Brothers of the Sacred Heart
The Brothers of the Sacred Heart (Latin: Fratres a Sacratissimo Corde Iesu) is a Catholic lay religious congregation of Pontifical Right for Men founded by André Coindre (1787–1826) in 1821. Its constitution was modeled upon that of the Jesuits, while its rule of life was based upon the Rule of Saint Augustine. Its members bind themselves for life by simple vows of religion. Its members add the nominal S.C. after their names to indicate their membership in the congregation.
| Fratres a Sacratissimo Corde Jesu | |
| Abbreviation | S.C. (post-nominal letters) |
|---|---|
| Formation | September 30, 1821 |
| Founder | André Coindre |
| Founded at | Lyon, France |
| Type | Lay Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right (for Men) |
| Headquarters | General Motherhouse Piazza del Sacro Cuore, 3, Rome, Italy |
Members | 946 members (19 priests) as of 2018 |
Superior General | Mark Edward Hilton |
Ministry | Educational work |
| Website | brothersofthesacredheart |
There are only a few ordained members in the Congregation, the vast majority of its members being lay brothers, who live in community in accordance with the congregation's rule of life. Though the objective purpose of the congregation has evolved slightly over the years, its fundamental mission remains centered on the education of the young: in asylums, parochial and select schools, and colleges.