Brother Paul Hebert, S.C. ’66

Brother Paul Hebert, S.C., Pascoag, RI, died January 18, 2024.

Born in Acushnet, MA, Brother Paul joined the formation program of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in Harrisville, RI, in 1958. He professed his first vows in Harrisville, RI, and later made his perpetual profession at the Brothers’ chapel at Roma, Lesotho, on December 24, 1966.

As a scholastic, Brother Paul studied English Literature at Saint Michael’s and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1966. He later earned a post-graduate certificate in spirituality from the Marist Institute in Rome, Italy, in 1973 and a master’s degree in psychology and counseling from Anna Maria College in 1985.

Brother Paul served as a teacher of Latin, English, history, religion and science. Later, he became a guidance counselor. He ministered in many of the Brothers’ schools throughout the New England area, in Sharon, MA, Lewiston, ME, Nashua, NH, and Woonsocket, RI.

Sensing God’s invitation to spread the Gospel in foreign lands, Brother Paul generously responded by volunteering to become a missionary in Africa. He served as a teacher and formator of young Brothers for 11 years in Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Returning to the States after his missionary experience, Paul continued to be available for Province service as needed. He served as vocation director the Brothers for 8 years. Then, he became the director of the Mission Co-op, a ministry that financially supported the African apostolate. He gave talks at parishes across the U.S. and U.K. and invited Brothers throughout the U.S. and England to assist him in the effort. He ultimately raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the missionary efforts in his 24-year tenure.

In 2021, Paul retired from active ministry to address failing health issues, moving to the same nursing home and room where his dad previously had lived and died.

Brother Paul is survived by three brothers and extended family.