Mission Education 2016, Day 1

The 2016 Mission Education Conference is October 10-11 in northern Mississippi. Held approximately every three years, Mission Education is a time for employees and other collaborators in SCJ ministry to learn about Fr. Leo John Dehon, as well as the congregation that carries on his dreams. It is also a time for co-workers across the country to get to know one another and learn how they are a part of the worldwide mission of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. This is the eighth conference, and the second time that Sacred Heart Southern Missions has hosted it.

Taking a cue from the Jubilee Year of Mercy, the theme of this year’s gathering is “Mercy in Mission,” reflecting on the ways that SCJs and co-workers are inspired by the charism of Fr. Leo John Dehon to be agents of God’s mercy in responding to the needs of others.

The first day of the conference included an interview with "Fr. Leo John Dehon," a first-hand account of poverty in the Delta, the music of southern African Americans from the time of slavery to today's Beale Street, a panel discussion about social services, and time with Bishop Joseph Kopacz of Jackson who first spoke about the diocese and then was the main celebrant at the afternoon's Mass.
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  • Our registration crew

    Our registration crew

  • Hello principals!

    Hello principals!

  • The computer guys hard at work

    The computer guys hard at work

  • Looks like some serious pre-conference discussions!

    Looks like some serious pre-conference discussions!

  • New faces from SHSST

    New faces from SHSST

  • Payroll discussions

    Payroll discussions

  • Smiles!

    Smiles!

  • The SCJ Peanut Gallery

    The SCJ Peanut Gallery

  • Teachers and other staff lead the group in song

    Teachers and other staff lead the group in song

  • Miss. Clara

    Miss. Clara

  • An interview with Fr. Dehon

    An interview with Fr. Dehon

  • Sr. Cathy leads the reflection

    Sr. Cathy leads the reflection

  • Fr. Quang talks about the economics of poverty

    Fr. Quang talks about the economics of poverty

  • The conference filled the gym at Sacred Heart School

    The conference filled the gym at Sacred Heart School

  • Shakebra Young, Ph.D., gives a first-hand account of poverty in the Delta

    Shakebra Young, Ph.D., gives a first-hand account of poverty in the Delta

  • Dr. Young talking with members of the SHSST staff following her presentation

    Dr. Young talking with members of the SHSST staff following her presentation

  • Staff from Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology

    Staff from Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology

  • Chatting on the break

    Chatting on the break

  • Familiar faces catching up

    Familiar faces catching up

  • Talking about ministries

    Talking about ministries

  • Sacred Heart Principal Bridget Martin

    Sacred Heart Principal Bridget Martin

  • The first afternoon session was "From Africa to Beale Street."

    The first afternoon session was "From Africa to Beale Street."

  • Learning about the meaning behind the music

    Learning about the meaning behind the music

  • "Harriet Tubman"

    "Harriet Tubman"

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    Learning about the meaning behind the music
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