The Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus (RCJ) is a religious Congregation of priests and brothers founded by Blessed Hannibal Mary Di Francia (1851-1927). Rogationist comes from the Latin word, "Rogate..." which means "Pray..." The spirituality of the Congregation is centered on the words of Jesus in the Gospel: "The harvest is rich but the workers are few. Pray, therefore, the Lord of the harvest that He may send workers into His harvest" (Mt.9:37-38/Lk.10:2). Hence, they carry out the mission of:

The Congregation of the Rogationists originated in Italy and spread to several other countries in Europe, United States, Brazil, Argentina, Rwanda, India and the Philippines. In the United States the Rogationists established their first community in 1967 assuming parish work in Mendota, California. At present, there are three Rogationist communities in California. Their houses are in Sanger, Van Nuys and in Camarillo.