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Salvatorians in Australia
Welcome!
We are an international religious community founded by Blessed Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan.
We live according to the Evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty and obedience. We especially commit ourselves to following our Saviour as his apostles.
We minister to God’s people in over 44 coutries.
Our Australian Community
Living out our mission in Australia, we minister in parishes, schools, ethnics and retreats.
Our History
Founder
Blessed Francis
Mary of the Cross Jordan
| Born | 16/06/1848 |
| Ordained | 21/07/1878 |
| Foundation of SDS | 08/12/1881 |
| Died | 08/09/1918 |
| Beatified | 15/05/2021 |
World
SDS History World
In order to understand the history of our Society it is necessary to look at the historical background, particularly the situation in Germany at the time, and the life of our founder Fr Francis Jordan.
Poland
SDS History Poland
From the very beginning of their existence Salvatorians have been very much an international religious order. Among the members there was a significant number of Polish men. Out of about a thousand candidates who joined the order in the years 1881-1900, about one hundred were Polish.
Australia
SDS History Australia
The history of the Salvatorians in Australia began in 1961. A few years earlier the Archbishop of Perth, Redmond Prendiville, sent a letter of invitation to the head of our Society in Rome, Fr Bonaventura Schweizer. Replying to the invitation Fr Schweizer sent the first Savatorian, Fr Paul Keyte to Australia in 1961.
Blessed Mary of the Apostles
Co-foundress of the Congregation of Sisters of the Divine Saviour.
In 1888 Father Jordan called Mother Mary to Rome. He found a house for the sisters in Tivoli and on 8th December 1888 she and two others received the habit from Father Jordan. On 25th March 1889 she made perpetual vows in the Sisters of the Catho-lic Teaching Society and was appointed superior. In December 1890 three sisters were sent to the first mission of the Society in Assam, India. By the end of 1892 there were about 50 sisters and novices in the house in Tivoli and they were being sent out to many different parts of the world.
Our Religious Life
As Salvatorians we describe our charism, mission, spirituality and identity by stating that these elements are all inseparably related to one another. Charism and mission are two sides of the same coin, which are lived out in spirituality. Identity is the composite of specific Salvatorian characteristics that we recognise in ourselves and by which we are recognised by others.
Salvatorian Spirituality
Salvatorian Spirituality is the way Salvatorians live out our charism and mission in a concrete day-to-day way.
Consecrated Life
‘consecrated’ life means solemnly dedicated to Christ with undivided heart through religious vows.
Consecrated Life
A vow is a total and sacrificial commitment to Christ that is binding forever. It is an expression of great love that allows the person who takes on the commitment and responsibility of the vows an opportunity of incredible freedom from the ties of this world, so that they can grow closer to the joy of the next world.
Salvatorian Spirituality
Salvatorian Charism
The founding charism is the specific gift of the Holy Spirit given to Fr Francis Jordan for the Church and the world. It is rooted especially in four biblical texts that are key to his life and work. They are at the core of the charism he communicates to all Salvatorians.
Salvatorian Mission
We Salvatorians are sent in mission to announce through our lives and actions the gospel message as contained in the key elements of the charism.
Salvatorian Spirituality
Salvatorian Spirituality is the way Salvatorians live out our charism and mission in a concrete day-to-day way. Specific elements of this spirituality
Child Safeguarding
Code of Conduct SDS
Integrity in Ministry is a code of conduct for clergy, religious and lay people carrying out formal ministries on behalf of the Catholic Church in Australia.
Child Safeguarding Commitment Statement
The Society of the Divine Savior (SALVATORIANS) Australian Region, as a religious missionary Congregation and a member of CRA is committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.