The Brothers of the Sacred Heart announce the formation of a new entity, the Province of the United States, effective July 1, 2014. The New Orleans, New England, and New York Provinces of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart will merge to form the new province. As stated in the decree from the Brothers’ Provincial Superior in Council, Brother Mark Hilton, S.C., “the provinces of the United States share a rich history of collaboration in religious life formation, Catholic education, vocation ministry, and the formation of Brothers and partners in mission within the charism of our founder Father André Coindre”.
The unification, as much as it has functional elements, like the consolidation of three vocation, finance and discernment offices, it also allows the Brothers to explore new ministries, activities, and assignments within the former three provinces.
Joining Brother Mark Hilton S.C. are First Councilor Brother Ronald Hingle. S.C., formerly of the New Orleans Province, Second Councilor Brother Joseph Holthaus, S.C., former Provincial of the New York Province, Third Councilor Brother Ivy LeBlanc, S.C., former Provincial of the New Orleans Province, and Fourth Councilor Brother Barry Landry, S.C., formerly of the New Orleans Province.
The works of the Province of the United States shall include, without limitation, the following:
• Andre Coindre Youth Resource Center, Davao City
• Bishop Guertin High School, Nashua
• Brother Martin High School, New Orleans
• Catholic High School, Baton Rouge
• Cor Jesu College, Digos City
• E.D. White Catholic High School, Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
• Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School, New York City
• Mount Saint Charles Academy, Woonsocket
• Sacred Heart Spirituality Center, Davao City
• Saint Anne Mission, Klagetoh, Diocese of Gallup
• St Columba’s College, St Albans
• St. Joseph High School, Metuchen
• St. Stanislaus College, Bay St. Louis
• Vandebilt Catholic High School, Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
May the foundation of the Province of the United States be an occasion of grace for its members and their partners in mission, drawing them more closely together in brotherhood and generous service to youth.
Ametur Cor Jesu! Ametur Cor Mariae!
