Our Mission
The mission of the Sisters of the Divine Savior is to make known the goodness and kindness of Jesus, Savior of the world, and to foster an awareness of a loving God among peoples in whatever place and by whatever means the Spirit of God inspires.
As women of faith striving to be given over to our God and open to all peoples, we collaborate to promote justice and to improve quality of life in our world with a preferential option for the poor.
The Sisters of the Divine Savior live out our mission in many ways, often in collaboration with Salvatorian priests and brothers and Lay Salvatorian women and men. Get to know us by reading about our ministries and following our Salvatorian Sentiments blog. You can also read archived copies of our Salvatorian News that mails out twice a year.
Meet Our Sisters
Many of you came to know Sisters of the Divine Savior through our longtime ministries in schools, hospitals and social service agencies. You might have even known one or more of us by our former religious names. To meet all our sisters, click on the button below. If you see someone who looks familiar, click on the name below her photo to read more, and just maybe, get reacquainted.
Sister Jane Barman
Sister Rita Vogelsang
Sister Karlyn Cauley
Sister Mary Frost
Sister Jean Schafer
Sister Ellen Sinclair
Sister Marion Etzel
Sister Sheila Novak
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Support Our Mission
"Sitting in a Pius pew back in 1989, my wife Irene and I heard Sister Carol Thresher, SDS speak about the Sisters of the Divine Savior worldwide missions. We were especially touched by the dedication and love Sr. Carol expressed for people living in the favelas of São Paulo, Brazil, where she served for 18 years. Listening to how Sr. Carol opened her heart to Brazil’s impoverished people inspired us to open our hearts with our first gift to support the Salvatorian Sisters’ missions there." Russ H.
Giving Options
- Click on the Make A Donation button to make your online gift safe and securely
- Call the Mission Advancement Office with your credit/debit card: (414) 466-7414
- Mail your check payable to Sisters of the Divine Savior, 4311 N 100th St, Milwaukee, WI 53222.
- Name the Sisters of the Divine Savior in your will or estate plan. Call Lori Graff, Mission Advancement Director at (414) 466-7414 for more information.
What Your Gift Means
For over 125 years, Sisters of the Divine Savior have been a gentle presence in a variety of ministries that connect us to so many people in need. As an international religious congregation, Salvatorian Sisters serve in 26 countries on five continents, guiding people of all faiths and cultures to greater fullness of life.
Your gift enables our Sisters here in the United States and around the world to offer life-giving hope in the name of our Divine Savior. Thank you for sharing your prayers and worldly blessings to support our mission and ministries.
Engage with Us
Feeling a tug for “something more” in your life? Check out what life as a Salvatorian has to offer – and what gifts you can bring to our women religious community.
Celebrating, grieving or simply giving thanks for life blessings? Share your prayer intentions with us. Our Apostolate of Prayer Ministry is a precious gift of sacred trust to hold your special intentions in our hearts as we pray privately and in community.
Find Your Path
Nurture your gift for serving others as you discern your call to Salvatorian life.
Become a Sister
Take the first step. Find out what Salvatorian life has to offer.
Let Us Pray for You
We'll hold your special intentions in our hearts through our Apostolate of Prayer Ministry.
Prayer Requests
Prayer is the most precious gift we can give to one another.
Thanksgiving Day Blessing
O God of all things in heaven and on earth, you give all your people in the world the gift of life, the gift of family, the gift of work, and the gift of rest.
On this, our national day of Thanksgiving, we turn all our thoughts to you, from whom all blessings flow.
Bless all our work, our friends, and our families both near and far. We humbly ask for the ability to continue our work for your kingdom and the ability to gather freely to worship you without fear.
We ask you to give our years ahead your blessing and protection.
We ask all this through Christ the Lord, your Son and our brother.
Amen.