Missionaries of the Sacred Heart facts for kids
| Abbreviation | MSC |
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| Formation | 8 December 1854 |
| Founder | Jules Chevalier |
| Type | Catholic religious congregation |
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Superior General
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Mario Abzalón Alvarado Tovar |
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC) are a group of Catholic missionaries. They are a "religious congregation," which means they are a community of people who live by certain rules and dedicate their lives to God. This group was started in 1854 by Jules Chevalier in a town called Issoudun, France.
The MSCs have a special motto: "May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved everywhere!" The priests and brothers in this group are known as MSCs. This comes from their Latin name, Missionarii Sacratissimi Cordis. Their main office is in Rome, Italy. They also have many communities all over the world.
What is the History of the MSCs?
Jules Chevalier created a special group called the Archconfraternity of the Sacred Heart in 1864. This group helped spread their message. In 1867, they opened their very first school in Chezal-Benoît, France.
How Did the MSCs Start Missions Around the World?
In 1882, three missionaries from Barcelona went on their first mission overseas. They went to a place near Rabaul on the island of New Britain, which is in Papua New Guinea. The order also started a mission at Yule Island in 1885.
In 1885, a base was set up in Sydney, Australia. This base helped supply the missions in Papua New Guinea. The Australian part of the MSCs was officially formed in 1905. Some Australian MSCs, like Bishop Gsell and Father Frank Flynn, worked to help Aboriginal Australians.
The MSCs also set up groups in other countries. These include the Netherlands (1894), the United States (1939), Spain (1946), Ireland (1952), Indonesia (1971), and the Dominican Republic (1986).
Who Are Some Famous MSC Members?
Many people have been part of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. They have worked in different fields, from missionary work to writing.
