Colloquium on Dilexit Nos and Lenten Hours of Reflection
In the upcoming months, several moments of reflection and formation are offered via Zoom by the Dehon Study Center and the Dehonian Associates Office. SCJs are welcome at all of the sessions and encouraged to invite coworkers, collaborators and others with whom they minister to join in. The ONLY session that is just for SCJs is the March 7th Hour of Reflection.
DEHON STUDY CENTER COLLOQUIUM
The Dehon Study Center is hosting a three-part colloquium on Dilexit Nos led by Dr. Jeremy Blackwood, associate professor of Systematic Theology at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. ANYONE is welcome to attend these sessions. The schedule is as follows:
MARCH 14
10:00 a.m. Central
Zoom meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8342363189?omn=86778099715
Meeting ID: 834 236 3189
JUNE 18
10:00 a.m. Central
Zoom meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8342363189?omn=83058027610
Meeting ID: 834 236 3189
AUGUST 12
10:00 a.m.
Zoom meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8342363189?omn=82612443183
Meeting ID: 834 236 3189
Questions about the Colloquium? Contact Fr. Joseph Mukuna, SCJ, at: 414-427-7265, jmukuna@dehoniansusa.org
LENTEN HOURS OF RECOLLECTION
MARCH 7, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
For members of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians)
Fr. Paul Phong Hoang, SCJ, will lead the annual Lenten Zoom reflection for SCJs. The topic: “Finding Purpose.” After presenting perspectives from philosophies and other faith traditions, he will offer the Christian perspective to the question “What is the meaning of life?”
“We will spend time in group discussion reflecting on how we, as Dehonians, can find purpose in our lives and ministries,” said Fr. Paul.
The Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9796019619?pwd=SjRMUm5XV25UQjJQNDRRYjhjWEhZdz09
MARCH 25, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
For Dehonian collaborators, including employees, volunteers, and others with a connection to the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Province pastors, managers and supervisors are asked to encourage their employees to attend the session if possible. SCJs are also welcome to take part.
Dr. Jeremy Blackwood, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, will speak on Dilexit Nos, the recent encyclical by Pope Francis on the Sacred Heart.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88125439711?pwd=wtjWV92CJ3rJjXoUBahlFLdlN9oqkY.1
Sr. Kathleen Burns, IHM, will once again assist us with IT at both sessions. Should you need to contact her during one of the Zoom meetings, her information is as follows:
Kathleen Burns, IHM
Sisters of IHM
Technology Consultant
www.sistersofihm.org/tech
570-780-8882
Other calendar items:
March 11-12: Provincial Council meeting, Hales Corners, WI
March 18: Meeting of North American administrations (Hales Corners)
May 13-14: Provincial Council meeting, Hales Corners, WI (budgets)
June: Provincial Council meeting (formation advancements; meeting will take place during an evening of the Election Assembly)
Week of June 9: Provincial Election Assembly
July 31: Combined meeting of incoming and outgoing Provincial Councils
August 1: Suggested first meeting of new provincial administration
Province resources (click on the desired document below to access a PDF)