Posts by Kaitlin Seebruch
Birthday Goodness and Kindness: Sister Sheila
Making known the goodness and kindness of Jesus, our Savior, is vital to our mission as Sisters of the Divine Savior. As Salvatorian Sisters celebrate their next year of life, they reflect on the impact of goodness and kindness on their lives and communities. Reflection by Sister Sheila Novak, SDSMilwaukee, Wisconsin How do I plan…
Read MoreBirthday Goodness and Kindness: Sister Grace Mary
Making known the goodness and kindness of Jesus, our Savior, is vital to our mission as Sisters of the Divine Savior. As Salvatorian Sisters celebrate their next year of life, they reflect on the impact of goodness and kindness on their lives and communities. Reflection by Sister Grace Mary Croft, SDSMilwaukee, Wisconsin What the world…
Read MoreCatholic Sisters Week: Principled Women
by Eileen Gleeson It has been such a privilege to work for the Salvatorian Sisters for over 30 years. Throughout all the ups and downs of my career at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, I have always taken comfort in knowing that your mission underlies everything I do. Working for such compassionate, intelligent, principled…
Read MoreCatholic Sisters Week: Remembering Our Elder Sisters
by Gil and MaryElise Cervelli, retired employees of Salvatorian Sisters Residence GIL: When I was first hired as a driver for Salvatorian Sisters Residence, my first task was to deliver Sister Alice Gindt, SDS to Luther Manor. As I boasted about my knowledge of Milwaukee streets to her, I immediately turned the wrong way onto…
Read MoreCatholic Sisters Week: Remarkable Salvatorian Sisters
by Jackie White, Lay Salvatorian So many sisters have impacted my life as a Lay Salvatorian. Sr. Liz Christensen faithfully supported my formation and is a role model for someone who quietly gets things done. We worked together at Southwest Medical Aid in Arizona. I will always remember the warmth and friendship that Sisters Mary…
Read MoreBirthday Goodness and Kindness: Sister Rita
Making known the goodness and kindness of Jesus, our Savior, is vital to our mission as Sisters of the Divine Savior. As Salvatorian Sisters celebrate their next year of life, they reflect on the impact of goodness and kindness on their lives and communities. Reflection by Rita Vogelsang, SDSPortage, Wisconsin I learned the goodness and…
Read MoreSister Jean Schafer’s Birthday Reflection
In celebration of our sisters’ birthdays in 2023, we asked them to share an age they would like to go “back” to. On her birthday, Sister Jean reflects on a loss and generosity that changed her life forever. By Jean Schafer, SDSMilwaukee, Wisconsin Turning 81 means I have quite a few choices for answers to…
Read MoreSister Carol Thresher’s Birthday Reflection
In celebration of our sisters’ birthdays in 2023, we asked them to share an age they would like to go “back” to. On her birthday, Sister Carol affirms the value of each lesson she’s learned over the years and welcomes the new insights she has yet to gain. By Sister Carol Thresher, SDSMilwaukee, Wisconsin When…
Read MoreServing Others with a Service Dog
Anytime Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS shares about her elementary class at Tiospa Zina Tribal School in Sisseton, South Dakota, her eyes light up. Clearly, educating the next generation is a ministry she’s proud of and one she would like to carry out for as long as possible. However, as an individual with more than one…
Read MoreSister Karlyn Cauley’s Birthday Reflection
In celebration of our sisters’ birthdays in 2023, we asked them to share an age they would like to go “back” to. On her birthday, Sister Karlyn reminisces on an age that brought significant change and happiness to her life and ministry. By Sister Karlyn Cauley, SDSMilwaukee, Wisconsin I would love to revisit the age…
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