On August 12, 2025, I arrived in the United States to carry out my pastoral mission as vicar of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Riverside, California, Diocese of San Bernardino. In dialogue with the parish priest, Father Benjamin Alforque MSC from the Philippine province, we reached an agreement to present myself to…
On Friday, September 11, the MSC held their 40th annual golf benefit at the Whitetail Golf Club in Bath, PA. The benefit was hosted by the Holy Family Parish, Nazareth and St. John the Baptist Church in Ottsville, PA. The proceeds of $13,750 will be used to help pay for the care of their elderly…
The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7 to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and commemorate the Christian victory at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. This was originally instituted by Pope Pius V as the Feast of Our Lady of Victory for the purpose of giving thanks for the…
October is dedicated to the Rosary and includes the celebration of Our Lady of the Rosary. All month long we’re offering a 30% discount on MSC-made rosaries! Visit our online store
See which members are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries of ordination in October. This month, we also celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the MSC Colombia mission on October 17, 1967. BIRTHDAYS October 3 – Fr. Selvaraj Lucas, MSC October 9 – Fr. Herman Pongantung, MSC October 15 – Fr. Vincent Freeh, MSC October 21…
From July 13–16, 2026, the MSC Brs. Warren Perrotto, Joachim Vetenge and Hung Nguyen attended the 55th Annual Assembly of the Religious Brothers Conference at the beautiful Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville, MD. There were 31 participants that came from 22 different religious congregations such as Redemptorist, De Lasale, and Salegian Don Bosco. The…
On Sunday, August 2nd, Mass was held at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Watertown, NY celebrating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. A reception followed in the Parish gym with approximately 225 people in attendance. There were events and gatherings throughout the week (Tuesday)…
I often say that I was born to be a Missionary of the Sacred Heart. My parents, sisters and brother, niece and several nephews, and many uncles, aunts, and cousins were taught by our MSC Sisters at our schools in Nazareth, Coplay, Northampton, and Allentown. I grew up in Nazareth and my home parish of…
Help celebrate the MSC Sisters mission of love at MSC Oktoberfest 2026 on Sunday, October 11. Enjoy live music by the Josef Kroboth Band, a heated pavilion for outdoor comfort, raffles, and the opportunity to order German and American food for your table. German attire/comfortable dress is encouraged. Location Information: Reading Liederkranz 143 Spook Lane,…
Our Water4Life projects provide support for clean drinking water and essential sanitation, empowering people to thrive and build healthier futures in regions where the MSC serve. On September 13, Red Robin will be giving 20% of food sales from their Saucon Valley, Allentown (Airport Road & Tilghman), and Quakertown locations back to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart to support MSC Water4Life. See this flyer for details!