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We call her Blessed
After growing up in Germany, Therese von Wüllenweber joined Father Jordan’s Apostolic Teaching Society in Rome on September 5, 1882. Together they co-founded the Sisters of the Divine Savior and she became the Community’s Mother and guide. In 1894, Mother Mary was fortunate to accomplish her life task: establishing the center of the Congregation in…
Read MoreHappy 115th Birthday Harley Davidson from the Salvatorian Sisters
Bob Cogan loves the roar of his Harley 2007 Road King out on the open road. Ditto for Herm Backiel when he straddles his Harley 2015 Street Glide. But when the guys lay their heads on the pillow at night, they’re looking for some peace and quiet. They’re pretty sure they’ll find it at our…
Read MoreSOROPTLINE: Letter to the Editor
While living in Vista, Calif., Sisters Shelia Novak and Jean Schafer often collaborated with local Soroptimists. Members of this global organization advocate for women and girls through education and empowerment. Local clubs support global Dream Programs that provide guidance and resources to women and girls overcoming incredible life challenges. The Soroptimists of Vista published this…
Read MoreDo pets have a higher purpose?
by Kaitlin Seebruch Mission Advancement Intern People are often quick to label themselves as either a “dog person” or “cat person.” Salvatorian Sisters Virginia Honish and Liz Christensen fit the labels, but not the stereotypes. Sr. Liz is not a crazy cat lady and Sr. Virginia enjoys the company of a bird just as much…
Read MoreStatue sparks a beautiful friendship
A statue that graces the lawn of the Sisters of the Divine Savior Community House in Milwaukee has forged a friendship between Don and Lorraine R. and the Salvatorian Sisters.
Read More“Knowing her call is only from God”
Salvatorian Sister Yasinta Godfrey, SDS recalls her father’s words when she professed first vows in her east Africa homeland of Tanzania. “Now I am free to let her go, knowing her call is only from God.” Years earlier, when Sr. Yasinta spoke of her desire to join a Catholic Sister’s community, her father did not…
Read More2018 Joyful Jubilee
Photos from the Salvatorian Jubilee Celebration, June 23, 2018
Read MoreGod bless America!
One-hundred nineteen years after our nation’s independence, the first Salvatorian Sisters arrived in Milwaukee, Wis. Three, Sisters Raphaela, Walburga and Agnes were missioned from Rome to provide in-home nursing care to Milwaukee residents. Sister Raphaela documented their experience with the festivities of America’s Independence Day in the Chronicles. Ninety years later, Sister Margaret Shekleton, SDS…
Read MoreSister Mary Ruth Dittman, SDS
Sister Mary Ruth Dittman, SDS died on June 18, professed 69 years. We’ll celebrate her life on Monday, June 25 at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus, 3800 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee. Visitation at 12:45 p.m. will be followed by a remembering service and Mass of Christian Burial at 1:15. Burial at Milwaukee’s Holy Cross Cemetery will…
Read MoreSister Frances Marie Lendle, SDS
We celebrated the life of Sister Frances Marie Lendle last Friday at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus. She was buried Saturday morning at Milwaukee’s Holy Cross Cemetery. Sr. Fran passed away on June 10 at the age of 96. She dedicated her life to education over 78 years professed as a Salvatorian. Read more about Sr.…
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