Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (French: Congrégation du Sacré-Coeur de Jésus), also known as the Timon David Fathers) is a Roman Catholic clerical religious congregation of Pontifical Right for men. Its members add the nominal letters S.C.J. which is the acronym of the official name of their congregation in French, after their names to indicate their membership in the Congregation. It was founded in 1852 by Joseph-Marie Timon-David (1823 - 1891).[8]

Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Congregatio Sacratissimi Cordis Iesu (Latin)[1]
AbbreviationS.C.J. (post-nominal letters)
FormationNovember 20, 1852 (1852-11-20)[2]
FounderFr.Joseph-Marie Timon-David, S.C.J.[3]
Founded atFrance
TypeClerical Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right (for Men)[4]
HeadquartersGeneral Motherhouse
88/a blvd de la Liberation, 13248 Marseille CEDEX 04, France [5]
Coordinates41°54′4.9″N 12°27′38.2″E
Members
22 (20 priests) as of 2018[6]
Motto
Latin:
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English
:
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Fr. Michel Brondino, S.C.J.[7]
Nickname
Timon David Fathers
Ministry
Educational, preaching, mission works
Parent organization
Roman Catholic Church
Websitehttp://www.timon-david.org/

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