Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Betharram
YThe Society of Priests of the Sacred Heart of Betharram (French: Prêtres du Sacré-Cœur de Jésus de Bétharram) is a Roman Catholic institute of consecrated life.
Prêtres du Sacré-Cœur de Jésus de Bétharram | |
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| Abbreviation | S.C.I. di Béth. |
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| Formation | c. AD 1832 |
| Founder | Michel Garicoïts |
| Type | Clerical Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right (for Men) |
| Headquarters | Via Angelo Brunetti 27, 00186 Roma, Italy |
Membership (2017) | 298 members (225 priests) |
Superior General | Fr. Eduardo Gustavo Agín, S.C.I. di Béth. |
Established in Bétharram in 1832 by St. Michael Garicoits as fulfilment of a dream, the task of this congregation, dedicated to the Sacred Heart, was to evangelize the people through missions and to teach the young.[1] It received formal approval of the Pope after Garicoits' death.[1]
They live in small communities of 3-4 people in Argentina, Brazil, Central African Republic, France, Great Britain, India, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Palestine, Paraguay, Spain, Thailand and Uruguay.
References
- ""St. Michael Garicoits", Olton Friary". Archived from the original on 2012-09-05. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
External links
- "Societas Presbyterorum Sacratissimi Cordis Iesu de Bétharram". Catholic Hierarchy.
- Website
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