Posts by North woods
Learning English is the First Step for Salvatorian Sisters in Africa
We offer prayers today for safe travel and fruitful efforts for Sister Jenada Fanetti, SDS and Lay Salvatorian Sue Haertel. They’re heading to Tanzania to lead another English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) immersion program for our Sisters in East Africa. Learning English is the first step for our African Sisters to advance their studies to become teachers,…
Read MoreSr. Evelyn’s Bolivia Medical Mission Trip
Greetings, I’ve been asked to briefly share with you about the Medical mission of Sucre, Bolivia that I was blessed to be invited to be a part of. And thanks to a generous person of the medical team it became a reality. The Diocese of Joliet in Illinois does a mission outreach to several countries…
Read MoreFolk Artist: Yearly Retreat for Sisters
Retreats for Sisters happen annually and are of many varieties. Retreats are 6 to 8 days in length. When a member is introduced to “retreat”, she often starts with a “guided retreat.” The week provides a schedule for each day and includes meals, prayer times, Mass, the sacrament of reconciliation, and conferences that suggest Scripture readings…
Read MoreFolk Artist: Change Agents in the Church
When Vatican II promoted change in the Catholic Church the changes seemed to be external. Language used during Mass no longer was Latin but the “mother tongue” of the people; the main altar looked more like a table where the priest faced the faithful; large areas in church were renovated and the people were closer…
Read MoreSample life as a Catholic Salvatorian Sister April 11 – 15, 2016
Hosted by Sisters of the Divine Savior in Milwaukee Monday, April 11 through Noon on Friday, April 15, 2016 Get acquainted with Salvatorian Sisters and their ministries Experience community living and our prayer traditions Take time for reflection, dialogue and questions Contact: Sr. Mary Lee Grady, SDS 414-466-0810 or 414-759-9148 or email gradym@salvatoriansisters.org
Read MoreSr. Liz: Praying for our enemies
God is love. Peace! Do good to those who hate you. War is not the answer. Love, not hate. We have all heard the sayings of Jesus and the slogans. But do we actually believe them? When was the last time we prayed for our enemies? Remember the story of St. Paul? (“Saul, still breathing…
Read MoreSr. Debra recognized with Divine Service Award
Sr. Debra Breese, SDS was recognized recently with a Divine Service Award for her ministry to residents of Tivoli at Divine Savior Healthcare (DSH) in Portage, Wis. Sr. Debra serves as a rehab aide at the facility located about 40 miles northwest of Madison. Tivoli at DSH offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled care, and assisted…
Read MoreNational Catholic Sisters Week: Shining a bright light on Catholic Sisters
The third annual National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW) coming up March 8-14, 2016 celebrates the profound impact of Catholic women religious in our community and around the world. The week is planned in tandem with March’s National Women’s History Month, to bring to mind that religious life is a meaningful and viable choice for the…
Read MoreSalvatorian anti-trafficking ministry’s next chapter
What Sister Jean Schafer, SDS calls “a large bump in the road” has prompted her and Sister Sheila Novak, SDS to uproot their SDS Hope House ministry and replant it into the hands of another local organization that shares their vision. In January 2015, Sr. Jean’s leg was shattered when she was hit by a…
Read MoreJourney and Homecoming: Metaphors for Life
“Journey” seems an apt metaphor for my life. All of my life has been a journey, an immersion experience in many cultures. Recent years have found me teaching English in Tanzania, talking about our worldwide Salvatorian missions at parishes in such places as Perth Amboy NJ, Erie PA, and Indianapolis, participating in at our General…
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