Salvatorian Sentiments

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…

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…

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 Nelda explains why she’s grateful for the age she is now. By Sister Nelda Hernandez, SDSMilwaukee, Wisconsin Oh, dear! It’s really hard to choose just one age. There are…

By Sister Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Christensen, SDSMilwaukee, Wisconsin In the spring, Sister Jean Marie, SDS plants dill in a small, raised bed in the corner of the courtyard. And then she waits for butterflies to come and lay their eggs on the plants. When she finds a tiny, quarter inch long black speck on a…

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 Liz shares why she values her current age. By Sister Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Christensen, SDSMilwaukee, Wisconsin When asked the question: “if you could go back to any age, what…

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 Beverly Heitke reflects on several ages that mark different phases of her life. By Sister Beverly Heitke, SDSMilwaukee, Wisconsin There are several times in my life that are like…

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 Mary Jo reminisces on the simple pleasures she’s experienced throughout her life. By Sister Mary Jo Stoffel, SDSMilwaukee, Wisconsin As I look back on my 84 years of life…

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 Sheila shares two memories that capture the love and loss we all experience throughout our lives By Sister Sheila Novak, SDSMilwaukee, Wisconsin No particular birthday stands out in my…

During 2023 Catholic Sisters Week, we’re shining a light on the international members of our General Administration, or Generalate, in Rome. Over the week, we’ll share the answers of our seven Team Members to questions about their call to religious life and what it means to belong to the international Congregation of the Sisters of…

During 2023 Catholic Sisters Week, we’re shining a light on the international members of our General Administration, or Generalate, in Rome. Over the week, we’ll share the answers of our seven Team Members to questions about their call to religious life and what it means to belong to the international Congregation of the Sisters of…