The Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary is a religious Congregation that began in France during the turmoil of the Revolution of the 1850's. Father Francois Delaplace, C.S.Sp., founder of the Congregation, was concerned about the children in Paris who were left orphaned and homeless by the Revolution. He prayed to know what it was the Lord willed of him for these children. One day, he was introduced to Marie Moysan, a young woman who was seeking the Lord's will in her own life. Father Delaplace shared his concerns with her and asked her assistance. She responded immediately and began at once to search out means to establish an orphanage.  March 19, 1860, the feast of St. Joseph, was chosen as the opening day of their new orphanage "The Orphanage of the Holy Family". From this, the new religious family came to be known as the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary.

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    1889     Sisters extended their mission to the United States
    1895     The Holy Family Academy in Beaverville was established
    1896     Holy Heart of Mary Novitiate opened in Beaverville
    1897     Took charge of Emergency Hospital  in Kankakee (Provena St. Mary's)
    1922     School of Nursing in Kankakee was chartered by state of Illinois
    1926     Acquired Mercy Hospital in Champaign (Provena Covenant)