On this day, August 30th, 1874, 150 years ago, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart were founded. Today, we celebrate this 150th Jubilee with hearts filled with thanksgiving for the last 150 years. We give thanks to those pioneer Sisters who, filled with the vision of Fr. Jules Chevalier MSC and the inspiration of Mother Marie Louise Hartzer FDNSC, went across the world, ministering and working alongside the poor and the vulnerable, establishing schools, hospitals, working on mission, and in recent years, working for justice, the rights of refugees, climate action, advocating for those whom society has placed on the margins, and much more! As we celebrate this special day, we are filled with the fire of God's love to continue our mission with renewed vision so that we can continue to be "On earth the Heart of God."

Our Hearts continue to be filled with so much joy and thanksgiving for our 150th Jubilee celebrations that took place yesterday at our Hartzer Park Conference and Retreat Centre. While we gave thanks for the past 150 Years, we are energised with the spirit, to continue our mission that was first entrusted to us by Fr Jules Chevalier 150 years ago to continue the legacy, mission and ministry of those first pioneer Sisters into the future in different ways. May we always continue to be people of the Heart of God, welcoming all people - reminding them that God loves everyone with a human heart - no exceptions and no exclusions. 

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart - Pray for us