Devotion to the Sacred Heart, or the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (and often Mary) is one of the most widely used devitions in the Catholic Church, taking the physical heart of Jesus as the representation of His divine love for humanity. In 1353, Pope Innocent VI instituted a Mass honoring the mystery of the Sacred Heart. Consequently, several Catholic religious congregations or orders employ the use of "sacred heart" within their title. Although most of these institutions are otherwise unrelated, for the sake of convenience and categorization, we will list them within this category, or as subcategories of this category, particularly since several of the names are very similar. Included here are the Society of the Sacred Heart (Religious of the Sacred Heart) and the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, both founded in 1800, as well as the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1821. The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary was founded in 1850, and the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart was established in 1854. In 1866, the Sisters Servants of the Sacred Heart began. 1874 brought the Little Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the Sick and Poor, and the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was founded in 1877. The following year (1878) came the Priests of the Sacred Heart. The Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts were founded in 1894, and the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary was founded in 1903. In 1997, the Order of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary was established. Others, such as the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Hearts are listed in the Carmelites category, and Saint Joseph's Society of the Sacred Heart is categorized under the Josephites. Some of these Catholic institutes have several websites and will be listed in subcategories of their own. For smaller institutes, for which there are only a few websites, those sites will be listed directly beneath this category.
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Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Australia
The Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart was founded in 1874 by Father Jules Chavalier, and is one of a family of Roman Catholic congregations founder by Father Chevalier. In 1884, the congregation sent five of its members to Oceania, arriving in Sydney, Australia on January 31 of 1885. Its history, spirituality, locations and ministries in Oceania are put forth, including its overseas aid operations.
http://www.olshaustralia.org.au/
Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Founded by Monsignor Francesco Maria Greco and Sister Maria Teresa DeVincenti in 1894, the Catholic religious community began in Calabria, Italy and spread to Rome and northern Italy, then to the United States, Argentina, Albania and India. Its beginnings, founders, and apostolate are put forth, along with its lay associates, mother community, photo gallery and video gallery.
http://www.littleworkers.org/
Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Connecticut
Situated in Stamford, Connecticut, the Sisters came to the United States in 1948 to expand their catechetical work, staffing Saint Basil’s Preparatory School as well as the Bishop’s chancery, establishing Our Lady of Grace Nursery School and Kindergarten in 1962, and Villa Divino Amore Nursery School in 1989, as well as nursery schools in Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Riverdale, Maryland.
http://www.littleworkersofthesacredhearts.org/
Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Gaetano Errico, a secular priest, founded the congregation in response to a vision of Saint Alphonsus, who told him to establish a new religion dedicated to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. The Catholic congregation was founded in 1830, and its first Novitiate was opened in 1836. Its history, ministries, and a mission statement was put forth, and information about masses and prayers, vocations, and contacts are included.
http://www.missionofsacredhearts.org/
Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (of Hiltrup)
The congregation of the MSC Sisters was founded by Father Hubert Linckens, a Missionary of the Sacred Heart, who formed the Catholic organization in the spirit of his own congregation, whose founder was Father Jules Chavalier. Mother Liboria Loper brought the institute from the United States to Australia, forming the foundations of the Australia Province. Its history, founder, and spirituality are put forth.
http://www.mscsisters.org/
Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Institute of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an international missionary congregation of women religious on six continents, made up of four provinces and one region. Founded by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini in 1877, its history, a biography of its founder, and the story of its spread to other parts of the world is told, along with its charism, ministries and leadership.
https://www.mothercabrini.org/
Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Order of the Oblate Sisters is a Pontifical Institute of religious women founded in Italy in 1894 by Venerable Mother Teresa Casini. Its generalate is in Rome, its motherhouse in Grottaferrata, Italy, and its members are active in Italy, the United States, Brazil, Africa, India, and Peru. Its history, spirituality, and ministries are highlighted. Information about vocations is presented, including discernment and formation.
http://www.oblatesister.org/
Order of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The contemplative community of religious priests, brothers and lay members was established in Hopedale, Ohio in 1997, and is a private association of the faithful in the Diocese of Steubenville. Its charism is revealed and discussed, and daily prayer schedules, daily offering, and prayer requests are featured, along with a history of the Order, membership information, vocations, and contacts.
http://heartsofjesusandmary.com/
Founded in 1911 by Venerable Father Matthew Kadalikkattil, the congregation of women was developed in the Syro Malabar Church in Kerala, India. A history of the institute, its milestones, movements, and missions are highlighted, and a biography of its founder is presented. Its administrative offices, provinces, convents, and other ministries are featured, and a gallery of photographs is included.
http://www.shcongregation.org/
Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The international Catholic community of women religious is currently serving in nine countries, and includes women and men, who are part of Sacred Heart Companions, and is also open to Associates. Founded in Paris in 1866, Father Peter Victor Braun is acknowledged as its founder. Its history, charism, global mission, and faith and social action agendas are put forth, along with its leadership team and contacts.
http://www.sacredheartsjm.org/
Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart
Founded by Sister Ida Peterfy, the Catholic religious community was formed in Hungary in the aftermath of World War II, at a time when many people were alienated from the Church by Nazism and Communism.. Shortly after the founding of the congregation, the Sisters had to flee to Canada to avoid arrest by Hungarian officials. In 1956, they came to Los Angeles, California, and the Society was formally recognized as a religious institution of diocesan right in 1985.
http://sacredheartsisters.com/
The Society of the Sacred Heart is a lay association within the spiritual family of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, and a way in which lay faithful can participate in the spirituality of the Institute under the patronage of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Announcements, a schedule of retreats, and a calendar of events are posted, along with newsletters, and an online store.
http://www.society-sacred-heart.org/
The Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Consecrated to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, the Eucharist-centered, apostolic religious family of men and women is active in more than thirty countries, and includes a Secular Branch and, in some areas, a lay association. Founded in 1800 by Pierre Coudrin and Henriette Aymer de la Chevalrie, its history, charism, charism and an overview of the religious life of its members are included.
http://www.sistersofthesacredhearts.org/
