Congregation of the Sacred Hearts SSCC Ireland England Province

Congregation of the Sacred Hearts SSCC Ireland England Province is rated 3 out of 5 in the category religious institutions. Read and write reviews about Congregation of the Sacred Hearts SSCC Ireland England Province. Roman Catholic Congregation of the Sacred Hearts SS.CC. works in both Ireland and England. Our province/sector is part of a worldwide congregation consisting of priests, brothers, sisters and lay associates. Not to be confused with other congregations of a similar name, the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts (plural) was founded in 1800 in Paris France. Its charism is based around the contemplation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus echoed in the heart of Mary his mother. In the Irish English Province we have communities in London, Dublin and the borders areas of Cavan and Monaghan involved in pastoral apostolates including parishes, schools, hospices and retreat work. Our SS.CC. sisters are part of a Northern European sector or region and also have connections with France, Belgium and the Netherlands. One of our best known members is the recently canonised St Damien the leper priest of Molokai who selflessly gave his life to working with the outcasts of his time. Today the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts continue to contemplate live and proclaim God's compassionate love in today's society