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Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

religious order
Also known as: Oblates of the Sacred Heart
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The Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a religious order founded by French Roman Catholic priest Léon-Gustave Dehon in 1877. The congregation is dedicated to spreading the apostolate of the Sacred Heart, which symbolizes Jesus' love for humanity. The order received final approbation from Pope Benedict XV in 1923 and has since expanded to multiple continents, including the United States.

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