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Birthday Memories: Sister Pauline
One of my most memorable birthdays was January 2, 1989 when I turned 50! My family surprised me at our annual Feiner family Christmas. We always gathered to celebrate Christmas, but that year my family surprised me with a wonderful birthday party. It included some “over the hill” gag gifts and lots of good laughs!…
Read MoreVigil keeping is a sacred act of love for Sister Denise
Sister Denise Demulling dedicated much of her life in ministry to education, including 10 years as a teacher and advocate for students with hearing impairments. After she earned certification to work with elder populations, Sr. Denise began serving as activities director at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus in Milwaukee. That was in 1992, when our sisters…
Read MoreGo and do much good: A Salvatorian Sister from Bavaria to Milwaukee in 1895
Sister Walburga Sieghart, SDS was one of the first three Sisters of the Divine Savior to come to the United States in 1895. She was born in Bavaria on December 12, 1872, and entered our Congregation at age 18, just two years after our founding on December 8, 1888. Sr. Walburga experienced all the joys…
Read MoreCome as you are to Advent Vespers
One half hour. That’s all it takes to find peace in this holy season of Advent amid the rush to all things Christmas. Join us on Wednesday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. to pray with members of our Salvatorian Family. Queen of Apostles Chapel inside the SDS Community House, 4311 North 100th Street. You’ll be…
Read MoreWe remember Sister Carol Marie
For many years, Salvatorian Sister Carol Marie Haag (formerly Mary Carla) was a business teacher at schools in Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Maryland. When asked what inspired her to choose the field, she said, “In working before I entered [the Congregation], I saw the lack of preparation of young women for the work world. I…
Read MoreA look back 50 years later Beatification of Mary of the Apostles
By Sister Margaret Bosch, SDS It was about October 10, 1968 that I, along with Sister Charline (Margaret) Shekleton, our provincial, and Sister Mary Michael (Grace) Cavanaugh arrived at our Motherhouse in Rome, Italy. We had come to England by ship, the S.S. United States, and then flew to Rome from there, stopping in Germany…
Read More2018 Woman of Faith Award Presentation Video
Thanks to all who gathered with us at our Community House on September 27, 2018 to honor Michelle “Shelly” Runte as our 2018 Woman of Faith. If you weren’t among our 100+ guests, click here to be inspired by Shelly’s faith in action. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm7QvqyiNZo[/embedyt]
Read MoreMother Mary’s beatification in 1968 even more meaningful 50 years later
by Sister Edith Bramberger, SDS and the Generalate team Perhaps a look at the meaning of the word beatification can help us to understand why this anniversary is so important to us. In this word the Latin beatus is “blessed,” or “happy.” So not only among us Salvatorian Sisters, but with the whole world we…
Read MoreSister Bernadette Kline, SDS embraced all ministries “heart first”
Sister Bernadette Kline, SDS had a heart on fire for the missions of the Sister of the Divine Savior, and embraced every call to serve with high energy. She died on Saturday, September 23 at the age of 93. After years dedicated to teaching in Wisconsin parochial schools, Sr. Bernadette and Sister Mary Ruth Dittman,…
Read MoreCelebrate with artist Sister Karlyn Cauley, SDS
Opening Reception: Watercolor Women Series Please join us at Alverno College Saturday, October 6, 2018 Reception from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Alverno College Founders Hall – 3rd fl oor 3400 S. 43rd Street, Milwaukee Please park in lot E, Corner of 39th St. and Morgan Ave. Thanks to the generosity of Kohler Foundation, Inc., this…
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