Motto
Our Motto is “Thy Kingdom Come”.
Brothers of Sacred Heart Of Jesus (SHJ)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - 627002
Brothers of Sacred Heart Of Jesus (SHJ)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - 627002
For over 122 years, the Brothers of the Scared Heart of Jesus have been dedicated to serving humanity, guided by the faith and vision of Rev. Fr. Adrian Caussanel, the Founder. Inspired by his legacy, we continue to walk in his footsteps, carrying forward our mission of reconciliation, justice, and love, reaching out with compassion and commitment to those in need.
The Charism of our Institute is “Good News to the Poor in the Love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus”. The core of our mission is spreading the values of this love to the poorest of the poor in the society.
Our Motto is “Thy Kingdom Come”.
A SHJ Brother is a wounded healer, radiating love and compassion of the Sacred heart of Jesus and demonstrate humility, simplicity hard work and availability in life-mission.
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| 1888 | Arrival of Fr. Adrian Caussanel, S.J. in South India |
| 1903 | Institute founded in Irudayakulam, Tamil Nadu |
| 1907 | Mother House/Generalate established in Palayamkottai |
| 1952 | The Institute recognized as Diocesan Right |
| 1953 | Golden Jubilee |
| 1987 | Angelo and Caussanel Regions established |
| 1991 | International collaboration with Fratelli dell’ Sacro Cuore, Italy, established |
| 1999 | The Institute elevated to Pontifical Right |
| 2000 | Angelo and Caussanel Regions elevated as Provinces |
| 2003 | Centenary Celebration |
| 2005 | Caussanel College, first higher education institution, founded in Muthupettai, Ramnad, TN. |
| 2006 | Mission in Madhya Pradesh Established |
| 2007 | Bala Yesu Region (Andra and Karnataka States) |
| 2008 | Liberia Mission (West Africa) was Promoted |
| 2015 | 125th Year of Landing of the Founder |
| 2016 | Extended Mission to Rodez, France and North India |
| 2020 | Bala Yesu Mission launched in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. |
| 2021 | The Beatification process for Fr. Adrian Caussanel commenced. |
| Focus Areas | No. of Institutions / Groups / Movements | No. of Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Social Action | 18 | 55,000 |
| Education | 66 | 22,000 |
| Spiritual Orientation | 300 | 30,000 |
| Peace and Justice | 30 | 24,000 |
| Environment and Agriculture | 35 | 3,000 |
| Media and Publication | 9,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Total | 9,449 | 2,34,000 |
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