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Joan Magnetti, RSCJ, with a student

Who we are

We are the United States – Canada Province of the Society of the Sacred Heart, an international community of women religious in the Catholic Church, known as the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ), founded in 1800 by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat. Our mission is  to discover and reveal God’s love in the heart of the world through the service of education.

  • United States – Canada Province statement in response to the violence in Buffalo, New York

    Racial injustice, hate, white supremacy and violence have no place in our nation or world. The Society of the Sacred Heart stands in solidarity with the families and communities who grieve the lives lost on Saturday, May 14 in Buffalo, New York. We say the names of those whom we mourn:
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  • Students at Sacred Heart Greenwich hold bake sale to benefit Ukraine

    In early April, fifth grade students at Sacred Heart Greenwich in Greenwich, Connecticut, organized a middle school bake sale to benefit victims of the war in Ukraine. 
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  • Sacred Heart DNA

    Sacred Heart DNA (Dream Now Act) is a group of Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) and young people (ages 17- 35) connected by the Society of the Sacred Heart’s mission and work. Click "Read more" to learn about Sacred Heart DNA and upcoming events and programming!
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  • Sophie's Well offers virtual program, "Evolution: A Graced Path"

    About the program  Facilitated by Jane McKinlay, RSCJ, this virtual program explores how learning to live our lives more fully in the context of evolution is to enhance our capacity for life in the Heart of God.
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  • Contests

    Calling all photographers and artists! The Society of the Sacred Heart, United States – Canada Province is hosting two creative contests!
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Justice

Justice

We commit to justice, peace and the integrity of creation (JPIC). Currently, we focus on four imperatives set forth by the international JPIC office of the Society of the Sacred Heart.

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Spirituality

Spirituality

As Religious of the Sacred Heart, we root our lives in prayer. With a mission to discover and reveal the love of God, our spirituality is based in love and contemplation. Our contemplative outlook is part of who we are, whether in prayer, in ministry or in our daily lives.

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Education

Education

Education lies at the heart of everything we do, from formal schooling and retreats to building and living in community. We are forming ourselves and others to be women and men of courage and confidence, makers of change and stewards of God’s love in the heart of the world.

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RSCJ in the United States – Canada Province
191
Associates in the United States – Canada Province
1,800+
RSCJ in the International Society
41
Countries have an RSCJ presence
25
Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States – Canada Province
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Who We Are

Overview

Our mission

Our guiding calls

Our internationality

Our provincial leadership

Our related organizations

Our Mission Lived

Overview

Education

Spirituality

Overview
Spirituality Centers
Children of Mary

Justice

Overview
Stuart Center
Ethical investing
Healthy Waters

Community

Overview
Welcoming communities
RSCJ retirement communities

Duchesne Fund

Connect

Become an Associate

Become a Sister

Young Adult Ministry

Find an RSCJ

Join our mailing list

Request a prayer

Contests

Ways to give

Resources

Our spiritual library

Publications

Heart magazine

Revealing God's Love in the Midst of Uncertainty

RSCJ Blogs

Quotes from RSCJ

Our History

Overview

Enslavement

Key figures

Archives

Our heritage and traditions

Miracle at Grand Coteau

News

In Memoriam

Contact Us

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