See the impact a Retreat Day at the Heart of Jesus Retreat Center can make

Sacred Heart Sisters Respond to God’s Call

The Sisters minister at the Heart of Jesus Retreat Center among other places in the world. This brief video shares some ways they have responded and it expresses a few aspects of their prayer life, community life and recreation in addition to their apostolate of catechesis and evangelization. Video shown at the 2018 Gentlemen’s Haberdashery fundraiser and friendraiser.

Gratitude for 25 years of “Building a Bigger Heart”

See an overview of the history of the Heart of Jesus Retreat Center and our gratitude for twenty-five years and all those who helped in “building a bigger heart” campaign. This video was shown at the Gentlemen’s Haberdashery fundraiser and friendraiser on April 18, 2017.

How would you describe the Heart of Jesus Retreat Center?

Previous retreatants and Sisters share about the impact the Heart of Jesus Retreat Center has had on their lives.  This video was shown at Gentlemen’s Haberdashery on April 11, 2016.

A shining sign for the world – the Heart of Jesus Retreat Center

The Heart of Jesus Retreat Center helps all who come to become who they really are by meeting the Heart of Jesus. This video was shown at our Gentlemen’s Haberdashery fundraiser in 2015.

The POWER of PRAYER

The Power of Prayer ! Hear and see how prayer and the example of the Sacred Heart Sisters has impacted the prayer lives of many people. Tony Moiso recalls hearing from Sister Ida: “Life isn’t easy without the help of prayer and without the help of God.” Remember: Prayer is powerful! This video was prepared for the 2020 Gentlemen’s Haberdashery and shown at the 2022 Gentlemen’s Haberdashery after the Covid-19 Pandemic. We hope those who watch it will be inspired and reminded to pray.

Generations of Generosity – The Fogliani/Richards Family

The Fogliani and Richards Families share about 3 generations of friendship with the Sacred Heart Sisters. This video was shown at the 41st Gentlemen’s Haberdashery in 2023 celebrating: “Generations of Generosity.”

Generations of Generosity – The Chan Family

The Chan Family shares about 3 generations of friendship with the Sacred Heart Sisters. This video was shown at the 41st Gentlemen’s Haberdashery in 2023 celebrating: “Generations of Generosity.”

Generations of Generosity – The Figueroa Family

The Figueroa Family shares about 3 generations of friendship with the Sacred Heart Sisters. This video was shown at the 41st Gentlemen’s Haberdashery in 2023 celebrating: “Generations of Generosity.”

“Jesus wants to be with us” at the Heart of Jesus Retreat Center

The Heart of Jesus Retreat Center is all about relationship with Jesus. The Retreat Center welcomes children and adults for retreat days. See how a retreat day at the Heart of Jesus Retreat Center can change your life! This video was shown at our Gentlemen’s Haberdashery fundraiser in 2014.

Sacred Heart Sisters – Get to know us

We are a religious community of women founded during World War II by Servant of God Sister Ida Peterfy. Our Sisters are consecrated to God through vows of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience. We joyfully serve the universal Church through our catechetical charism, dynamically presenting the personal love of God through the truths of our faith.