MSC Preaching Ministry
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The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart offer a pastoral service of preaching for parishes, parish groups, priests, and seminarians. Our band of preachers, available all year long, offer retreats in Spanish and also in English and will work with you to develop and personalize a retreat that fulfill the needs of your parish or group. More information available below.
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2012 Retreats |
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Book your 2012 retreat today! Fr. Jablonski is available for parish retreats, spiritual talks or spiritual direction. His focus is on the experience of the compassionate, loving heart of Christ who heals us and then sends us forth to witness to his love. If you would like Fr. Jablonski to preach a retreat at your parish, please email him at
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Frequently Asked Questions about Parish Retreats |
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What kind of retreats are available?
The MSC band of preachers offer retreats including (but not limited to):
- Spiritual renewal based on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Life’s Healing Journey
- 40-Hour Devotion
- Parish Healing (for instance, to assist congregations with parish closings or reorganizations)
- Men’s retreats and women’s retreats
- Retreats for priests or seminarians
How long is the retreat?
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart recognize that the needs and situation of each diocese, parish or parish group are different. Therefore, each preacher coordinates closely with the Pastoral Leader to determine the length, schedule and intensity of each retreat. Please call Fr. Jablonski at (630) 460-1804 to talk about your parish’s or diocese’s needs and he will work with you to develop and personalize a retreat which best meets those needs.
How much does a parish retreat cost?
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart depend on donations to continue their ministry, however, they also recognize that the needs and circumstances of each parish are different. Therefore our preachers offer two options, either a stipend (to be agreed upon in advance between the MSC preacher and the Pastoral Leader) or a special collection taken sometime during the retreat. We also ask that the parish, diocese or parish group reimburse our preacher's transportation expenses and provide him meals and a place to stay for the duration of the retreat. Our preachers are happy to stay at the rectory or with parishioners.
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Meet One of Our Preachers
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 Fr. Joseph Jablonski, M.S.C. was born in Steubenville, Ohio in 1949 and has been a professed member of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart since 1970 and a priest since 1976. His pastoral ministry includes 22 years of service in Bogotá, Colombia where he served in parish ministry, school chaplaincies, directed and preached retreats, Religious formation as well as social ministry in prison and to prostitutes in the streets. In the USA he has served in parish ministry, retreat ministry, vocation ministry, and spiritual direction and was the Provincial Superior of the USA province for 6 years.
Fr. Jablonski holds a B.A. degree from St. Francis De Sales University in Center Valley, PA.; a M.Div. degree from C.T.U. in Chicago as well as an M.A. in Spirituality from Creighton, University in Omaha. He has preached numerous retreats in parishes as well as retreats for Religious, priests and laity (in English as well as Spanish) in the USA, Colombia, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, Papua New Guinea and South Africa. For the past six years he has been part of the team the Life’s Healing Journey retreats throughout the USA and abroad.
Fr. Jablonski is available for parish retreats, spiritual talks or spiritual direction. His focus is on the experience of the compassionate, loving heart of Christ who heals us and then sends us forth to witness to his love.
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