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A patient struggles to provide a home address. A patient’s companion interrupts to relate her medical history. A patient bears a distinctive tattoo. A patient seeks medical care for a serious injury after attempting to treat it herself. All the above are signs that a patient might be a victim of human trafficking. It’s a…
Read More15th Annual Woman of Faith Event
We will present our 2015 Woman of Faith Award and host a reception at the SDS Community House, 4311 N. 100th Street in Milwaukee. Watch for event details to come. Read about past award recipients.
Read MoreWhat’s old will be new again
Returning a music classroom to its original sacred worship space is now underway, as part of Divine Savior Holy Angels High School’s Building on Our Faith capital campaign. To mark the new beginning, DSHA students, staff, and faculty celebrated with a Liturgy on March 27. Before Mass, Sr. Grace Mary Croft, SDS shared about the…
Read MoreCall for Nominations – 2015 Woman of Faith Award
Do you know a woman whose Gospel-inspired service enriches the lives of people in need? Consider nominating her for the 2015 Woman of Faith Award sponsored by the Sisters of the Divine Savior. We’ll honor our 15th Annual Woman of Faith at a reception in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, September 17. Learn more about the…
Read MoreOur sponsored institutions are “on-the-grow”
Three of our sponsored institutions in Wisconsin are expanding and renovating to enhance the quality of services they provide. Our sponsorship is a means of influencing the mission, character and philosophy of these institutions, as we work alongside their dedicated administrators, staff, boards and volunteers. Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage broke ground last November…
Read MoreCelebrate National Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14, 2015
National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW) is a celebration of Catholic sisters to raise awareness of their vital contributions, both past and present. Every American can be inspired or empowered by Catholic sisters, especially young women who grapple with major life decisions and explore their spirituality; they can draw great strength and wisdom from Catholic sisters. Catholic sisters lives and ministries often…
Read MoreOpening the Window to God: A Day of Reflection for Women
Do you want to deepen your personal relationship with God? Join other single women, ages 19-45, for a day of learning the skills of discernment and active listening, along with tips for improving your personal prayer life. Program will be led by several women religious communities, including the Sisters of the Divine Savior. Saturday, March…
Read MoreTrust in the path of Providence
We joyfully announce our new provincial leadership team, chosen after many hours of discernment over the last six months. Team members for the 2015-18 term are (pictured above from left to right): Sister Nelda Hernandez, 2nd Team Member; Sister Beverly Heitke, Provincial Leader; and Sister Ellen Sinclair, 1st Team Member and Vicaress. The new administration…
Read MoreWe plan for the future
The Sisters of the Divine Savior, North American Province, are gathering for Chapter February 20-23, 2015. Every three years, as specified by the Rule of Life of the Sisters of the Divine Savior, members of our USA Province gather in Milwaukee to assess what we’ve accomplished and to discern a direction for the future. We call…
Read MoreWho is St. Josephine Bakhita?
St. Josephine Bakhita was born in southern Sudan in 1869. As a young girl, she was kidnapped and sold into slavery. She did not remember the name she was given by her parents. Bakhita, which means “fortunate one,” was the name given to her by her kidnappers. In 1883, she was bought by an Italian…
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