Probation

On October 31, the probanists began their 30-day retreat.

The seven probanists for 2023-2024, along with their directors, visited the Mother House on September 20, 2023.

It is a joyous moment for the Society of the Sacred Heart as they welcome seven RSCJ who are beginning their Probation journey together in Rome.

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, we celebrated with joy and gratitude the Perpetual Profession of our sisters.

On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, seven RSCJ, who are in Rome for probation (a period of intensive preparation for final commitment), received their name and devíse.

We asked this year’s probanists, Kata, Yolanda, Filomena, Linda, Alicja, Adriana and Barbara, how they feel as they embark on this important stage in their formation, and what their hopes and dreams are for the future of the Society.

This month, the probanists visited the most emblematic places where our congregation began: Joigny, where Madeleine Sophie Barat was born, and Paris, where she began her early religious life.

The Probation Community celebrated November 21 with the sisters at the Mother House, which also gave them the opportunity to meet all of the staff and to learn more about the Generalate.

It is a joyous moment for the Society of the Sacred Heart as they welcome seven RSCJ who are beginning their Probation journey together in Rome.

In this interview series with our newly professed sisters, we ask them what motivated them to become an RSCJ and how they are feeling at this exciting moment.