The Society of the Sacred Heart, United States – Canada Province, announced a new provincial and provincial team. With the unanimous consent of the Society of the Sacred Heart General Council, Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ, was named the new provincial for a mandate of three years, commencing on August 1, 2021.
After receiving input from Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) representing all age groups, all regions and both countries in the province, Sister Cooke selected her provincial team: Imma De Stefanis, RSCJ; Marina Hernandez, RSCJ; and Lynne Lieux, RSCJ.
The Society of the Sacred Heart was founded in 1800, in Paris, France, by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat. In 1818, Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne brought the Society to North America, establishing the foundation of the now United States – Canada Province. The Society’s mission is to discover and reveal God’s love in the heart of the world through the service of education. Today, more than 1,800 Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) throughout the world continue to live out this mission in 41 countries.