Posts by North woods
Heartfelt letters return kindness to Salvatorian Sisters
A blend of humor, sadness, joy, and the minutiae of daily life, Larry’s letters show a deep trust and genuine affection for the Salvatorian Sisters that has grown over time.
Read MoreFolk Artist: A “Living Rule”
Years ago our Sisters lived in a large convent in St. Nazianz, WI. The 23 Sisters had a beautiful chapel and in the morning a Salvatorian Brother came to “serve Mass.” One of the Brothers named Brother Florentine, had a white beard, eyebrows that met across his forehead and wore a black cassock with a…
Read MoreIt’s all in the family
Sr. Margaret Hansknecht’s family reunion in mid-July promises a piñata, balloon toss and potluck dinner with kielbasa. But more than anything, Sr. Margaret is excited about the invitation she received recently that pays homage to her “very Salvatorian” ancestry! Three Salvatorians pictured on the reunion flyer are siblings of Sr. Margaret’s grandfather, Franz. She…
Read MoreSalvatorians on fire with the Spirit gather in Milwaukee
The U.S. Salvatorian Family’s National Assembly will begin Monday, June 20 and run through Friday next week. Following five days of presentations and panel discussions at Sacred Heart Seminary in Hales Corners, Wis., a Jubilee Mass on Saturday at Sacred Heart Chapel will honor women and men celebrating 25, 40, 50 and 60 years as…
Read MoreGuatemalan Mission Initiative
Sister Liza Segleau, SDS, will devote the next three months in Bogota to prepare for the opening of the Guatemalan Mission Initiative on September 8. She’ll be working together with three Salvatorian Sisters from Colombia and our two Brazilian provinces. The hope for this three-year initiative is to begin active ministry by the end of…
Read MoreFolk Artist: Art as Spiritual Expression
My life as a Sister is spent as an artist who paints in a style of folk art. (You can see much of my art on my website: karlyncauley.com.) The “bigger picture” for me is how art is also a spiritual tool for the artist. Many times the buying public sees art as a purchase…
Read MoreSister Susan fully embraced life
Sister Susan Staff, (formerly Sr. Gracemary) died peacefully on May 25, 2016, after 58 years professed as a Sister of the Divine Savior. Sr. Susan’s visitation on Wednesday, June 1 will begin at 12:30 p.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 1:15 p.m. at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus Chapel, 3800, N. 92nd St.…
Read MoreSisters share international story through mission appeals
What a privilege to receive invitations from across the country again this year through the Diocesan Missionary Cooperative Program! This summer, 14 of our U.S. Sisters will visit parishes from California to Maine and many places in between to speak about our Salvatorian Sisters serving their local people in some of the neediest parts…
Read MoreBe well to serve well
Wellness in body, mind and soul is vital for employees at Divine Savior Healthcare (DSH) to best serve the health needs of the Portage, Wis. community about 40 miles north of Madison. Our sponsored institution provides emergency medical care, sleep testing, primary care, rehabilitation and many other services to approximately 10,000 residents of Portage as…
Read MoreFolk Artist: Caring for a Cat
Years ago I found a holy card with a saint and her cat! I was intrigued that an animal had been a close companion and was shown with Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th century German saint. I have taken temporary care of a friend’s cat, Louis. For the cat’s well-being I live at his house…
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