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Why is human trafficking so hard to talk about? It’s complicated, and efforts to combat the crime are fraught with big words and alphabet soup—like USCSAHT, the U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking. Yeah, it’s a mouthful, but we need to keep talking. Salvatorian Sister Jean Schafer, SDS, is a member of USCSAHT, a national…

We ask for your prayers for Sister Katharina Tang, SDS, who passed away  October 10 and was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee last Monday. We also grieve the death of Sister Phyllis Hoffman, SDS, whose funeral services will be held tomorrow, October 24. Visitation for Sr. Phyllis will begin at 12:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s…

The Sisters of the Divine Savior have been honored by Casa Cornelia Law Center of San Diego with the 2014 La Mancha Humanitarian Award.  Sister Sheila Novak, SDS (left) and Sister Jean Schafer, SDS were recognized for their SDS Hope House ministry, which provides survivors of human trafficking with safe shelter and vital resources to rebuild their…

Finding a place to call home is vital for survivors of human trafficking to begin their healing journey. The October issue of Salvatorian Sister Jean Schafer’s  Stop Trafficking! newsletter highlights some of the safe havens available, thanks to the collaboration of women religious congregations.

Funeral services will take place Monday, October 13 for Sister Germaine Vandenberg, SDS, who died the morning of October 8. Visitation from 12:30-1:30 p.m. will precede her Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. Sr. Germaine will be buried Tuesday morning at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee. Just one month ago, Sr. Germaine celebrated her…

At age 104, Sr. Rosaria Kaiser, SDS was the longest living and professed Salvatorian Sister in the world. She passed away on Friday, Sept. 26. Her visitation on Tuesday, Sept. 30 will begin at 12:30 p.m., preceding the Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m., at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus Chapel, 3800 N. 92nd Street in…

With the Christmas season just around the corner, Sister Karlyn Cauley, SDS will be sharing her folk art works at a number of shows and fairs around Milwaukee. Check out upcoming Events for more details. Sr.Karlyn’s art is for sale in a wide range of prices and make great gifts!

Six members of the Sisters of the Divine Savior Congregation celebrated Jubilees of profession at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus Chapel in Milwaukee on September 12. Our Jubilee Mass of thanksgiving honored Sisters Frances Marie Lendle, Joan Stanczak and Germaine Vandenberg who celebrate 75 years of profession; and Sisters Elaine Czarnezki, Mary Ruth Dittman and Louise…

Built in 1900 at the corner of W. Center and 35th Streets, St. Mary’s Convent holds a special place in the history of Milwaukee and the hearts of Salvatorian Sisters. Over the years, the convent served as home to the Sisters of the Divine Savior, as well as a nursing home, school, and rehab clinic.…

Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will take place Tuesday evening, September 16 for Sister Alexis Lucas, SDS who died on September 8. Visitation begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by Mass at 7:00 p.m. She will be buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee Wednesday morning. Sr. Alexis’ life of service spanned 65 years professed…