Woman of Faith

2023 Woman of Faith Award Presentation & Reception

Thursday, September 21 at 7:00 P.M. CDT

SDS Community House, 4311 N 100th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222

The Sisters of the Divine Savior established the annual Woman of Faith Award to affirm a woman of our day who shares our core values and is inspired by her faith to express them in action.

A WOMAN OF FAITH:

  • Actively lives a life of service inspired by the Gospel
  • Positively impacts and enriches the lives of people in need
  • Fosters respect among people and builds a spirit of community through her life and work
  • Heightens awareness of people in need through her service
  • Elicits support from others through her servant leadership

2023 Award Recipient

Ashley Thomas

Sister Jean Schafer, SDS first witnessed the deep and remarkable faith life of Ashley Thomas at a panel on homelessness at St. Pius X Catholic Parish. As a result of hearing Ashley share stories about people struggling to overcome adversity and injustice in Milwaukee, Sr. Jean says... read more

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Past Award Recipients

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Anne Haines

2022
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Kai Gardner Mishlove

2021
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Carla Del Pozo

2020
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Rachel Monaco-Wilcox

2019
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Michelle Runte

2018
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Linda Pischke

2017
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Kathleen Cepelka

2016
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Mary Kay Balchunas

2015
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Meg Kissinger

2014
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Ann Maguire

2013
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Danae Davis

2012
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Kathie Daily †

2011
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Vicki Thorn †

2010
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Janine Geske

2009
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Gert Arndofer †

2008
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MacCanon Brown

2007
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Barbara Abler

2006
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Ethel Gintoft †

2005
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Pat Parks †

2004
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Kathleen Schneider

2003
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Rita Simo †

2002
Betty Thompson

Betty Thompson †

2001

Questions about our woman of faith award?

Email Mission Advancement or call (414) 466-7414.