Christine, Dorcas, Gaëtane, Naomi, Tímea, Veronica and Vinsensia talk about what they are experiencing as they start their probation, what they bring with them from their provinces, and how they feel about the icon that was chosen for them, of Saint John resting his head on the Heart of Jesus.

Marie, a Sacred Heart volunteer from France, talks about her year volunteering in Layo, near Cusco, Peru.

With hearts filled with gratitude and joy, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus welcomed four young women into the first year of postulancy at Mbikko on August 22, 2026, marking the beginning of a new and beautiful chapter in their journey of consecrated life.

The seven probanists for 2026-2027, Christine, Dorcas, Gaëtane, Naomi, Tímea, Veronica and Vinsensia, along with their directors, Gera and Quena, visited the Mother House on September 10, 2026.

Save the date! On 21 September, the JPIC International Team will host a welcome session to officially launch the Artisans of Peace project! 

On September 3, 2026, the General Council officially welcomed the seven new probanists: Christine Kebirungi (Africa), Dorcas Manona (Africa), Gaëtane Dupuy (EURO-NIL), Naomi Bonzeke (Africa), Tímea Milánkovics (CEI), Veronica Nyadoi (Africa) and Vinsensia Gorsa Netris (INS), who will be staying at the Villa Lante in Rome.

A ceremony celebrating First Vows and the Renewal of Vows took place at the Mbikko Formation House in Kigobe, Uganda on Friday, August 28, 2026.

SacredHeartDNA has shared two of the fruits of the Hearts of Hope 2026 Leadership Program: the newsletter and the Profile of the Sacred Heart Young Adult Educator.

About thirty sisters from different countries within the Society met at the Villa Lante in Rome from July 19 to 26, 2026, to reflect and share ideas on the formation of those wishing to become RSCJs.

RSCJ communities and networks are warmly invited to register with the JPIC Artisans of Peace platform.