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Sisters 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 MoreLearning 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 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. 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 MoreFolk Seasons Art Show
Walk and talk with Wisconsin folk artist Sr. Karlyn Cauley, SDS at her “Folk Seasons” exhibit at the Wauwatosa Public Library. Sr. Karlyn will be showing 40 pieces of her original art in the library gallery from March 2 through 31. She’ll host “walk & talk” evenings on Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 24…
Read MoreYou touch our hearts
Many of you have a special place in your heart for a favorite Sister of the Divine Savior. We know because you tell us! We often receive cards and letters sharing memories about a favorite teacher, longtime co-worker, or special caregiver. Many of these cherished memories go way back, but we know they can feel…
Read MoreSponsorship keeps Salvatorian spirit alive at DSHA
Examples of how the Sisters of the Divine Savior instill our core values in students at Milwaukee’s Divine Savior Holy Angels High School make for a long list. Starting in freshman year, we offer students opportunities for outreach to elders at our other local sponsored institutions, St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus and Hadley Terrace Senior Apartments.…
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