The Year was 1790:
Amidst the turmoil of the French Revolution, a noblewoman, Marie Adelaide de Cicé, dared to dream of a new way of living religious life in the world. Providentially she met a Jesuit priest, Pierre Joseph de Clorivière, S.J., who was exploring new ways to serve the church and to keep religious life from becoming extinct in France.
The Conception:
On July 19, 1790 Fr. de Clorivière had the first of two inspirations: a society for priests that would reinforce their spiritual lives and provide the support needed by them to serve in troubled times.
On August 18 he had the second inspiration: to found a society for women. This corresponded to Adelaide's inspiration as conceived by the Holy Spirit...preservation of life in the midst of hell.
The Inception:
On February 2, 1791 the two societies were initiated to carry our God's purpose for all humanity: Daughters of the Heart of Mary and Priests of the Heart of Jesus.
LOCATED ON 5 CONTINENTS IN 30 COUNTRIES
Below is a partial listing of our provinces -- those with websites
DHM International Website: www.sfcminternational.org/ENG
France/Switzerland: www.societe-fcm.cef.fr
England/Ireland: www.dhmary.com
Japan: www.meisen.org/maria
Germany: www.f-c-m.org
India North: www.dhmindianorth.com
Portugal: www.fcmportugal.pt
Reflection & Prayer to End Human Trafficking
(Thanks to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange)
January 11 - February 8, 2021
Click here to read more about Artist, Janet McKenzie, including her Artist Statement about our painting.