SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART

The 'Society of the Sacred Heart' is a Roman Catholic religious congregation established in France by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in 1800. It has presence in 45 countries. Membership to the Society is restricted to women only. Its members do many works, but focus on education, particularly girls' education.
Because of its origins, work, and character, the Society is sometimes considered a female equivalent to the Society of Jesus. Members use the suffix "RSCJ" which stands for ''Religieuses du Sacré Cœur de Jésus'' or ''Religiosa Sanctissimi Cordis Jesu'' or ''Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus''.

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Famous members

See also

External links

Famous members

★ St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, the founder

★ St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, who brought the order to the United States.

★ Janet Erskine Stuart, fifth Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart.

See also

★ Network of Sacred Heart Schools

External links

★ RSCJ International - International official website.

★ Mother Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ

★ The Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Catholic Encyclopedia article

★ United States Province

★ SOFIE