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Celebrating 125 Years: 1895-2020
Passion for Mission in the United States When our Salvatorian Sisters first stepped foot in Milwaukee on July 4, 1895, fireworks and revelry in the streets combined for the makings of a celebration. But our three pioneer sisters weren’t feeling celebratory. After their 11-day voyage from Rome via Antwerp, Belgium, landing at Ellis Island gave…
Read MoreSr. Magda reflects on her time in the U.S.
Sister Magdalena Kumorek, SDS visited from Poland over summer 2019. She traveled to Catholic parishes around the U.S., sharing about our international missions at weekend Masses. Dear Sisters, I would like to thank you for your warm welcoming and hosting of me in your Province. First of all, I would like to thank the Sisters…
Read MoreMoving toward a positive partnership
Go forward courageously and faithfully on the path Providence shows. -Co-founder Father Francis Jordan Father Jordan’s words have guided us for many months leading to the decision that was announced in July. Sisters of the Divine Savior have signed a letter of intent for Divine Savior Healthcare (DSH) in Portage, Wis. to affiliate with Aspirus…
Read MoreLynn Vogt retires with the Salvatorian spirit
After 21 years, Lynn Vogt retires as chief executive officer for St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus in Milwaukee. As religious sponsor of St. Anne’s, we share Lynn’s reflection on her years of service: “I know I have been doubly blessed because I have found and known true enduring love within my Salvatorian Family and my St.…
Read MoreJune 20 is World Refugee Day
U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking (USCSAHT) invites us to pray for refugees, as we honor their strength, courage and resilience. Consider: Every 15 minutes a family is forced to flee their homeland. An unprecedented 68.5 million people around the world have been forced from their homes. Among them are nearly 25.4 million refugees –…
Read MoreSister Magda: She gives hope and joy to others
Sister Magdalena Kumorek, SDS is visiting from Poland to speak about our international missions at weekend Masses across the U.S. We’re grateful to the Salvatorian Polish Province for sharing Sr. Magdalena with us this summer, and to Diocesan Mission Offices for their gracious invitations to speak to their parish communities. Salvatorian Sister Magdalena Kumorek entered…
Read MorePentecost: the first Mission Sunday
Pentecost, the 50th – and final – day of the Easter Season paints a picture of the future Church. The apostles, the first bishops, gathered with the Mother of God and received an anointing of fire from the Holy Spirit. As soon as the apostles received the Holy Spirit, they immediately began to proclaim Christ…
Read MoreSalvatorian Sisters raise hope for women in Pakistan
Nearly 90 percent of Pakistan’s 2.5 million Christians live in an area known as Youhannabad. Adults work as day laborers and street cleaners, in factories and brick kilns, or in Muslim households. They earn about 200 rupees–less than $3–a day. While parents work, children take care of younger siblings, so few attend school. Lack of…
Read MoreWe remember Sister Ana Maria Gomez, SDS
Funeral services for Sister Ana Maria Gomez, SDS will take place Thursday, May 2 at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus Chapel, 3800 North 92nd Street in Milwaukee. Visitation: 1:00 a.m. Remembering service: 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial: 1:45 p.m. In the last 23 years of Sr. Ana Maria’s active service, prison ministry spoke to her…
Read MorePhilippines shaken by quakes
Dig deep in your heart for more prayers. Sister Beverly shares a message from Salvatorian Sister Alona in Philippines, site of multiple earthquakes on Tuesday, April 23. Dear Sr. Beverly, Good Morning! We are all safe. Last Monday there was an earthquake in Luzon including Manila, last Tuesday was in Visayas, yesterday was in Mindanao. It is happening around the Philippines. We…
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