Salvatorians
Societas Divini Salvatoris (latin) Superior General Milton Zonta | | ||
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The Society of the Divine Saviour (
It is dedicated to
Other societies affiliated with the Salvatorians as part of the "Salvatorian Family" include the
History
The Society of the Divine Savior was founded at Rome, on 8 December 1881, by Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan. The original name of the institute, Society of Catholic Instruction, was changed in 1893 to the present title. The Congregation of the Sisters of the Divine Savior was founded in December 1888, by Jordan, to complement the work of the Salvatorian Fathers.[8]
On 13 December 1889, the new Prefecture Apostolic of Assam in present-day India was entrusted to the society. pl:Otto Hopfenmüller was named the first Apostolic Prefect.[9] The fathers also published many books in the Khasi language. In September 1893, a college was established at Lochau, Austria; in the same year a station was founded at Corvallis, Oregon, United States. In 1896 several members began work in Brazil.[citation needed]
The first papal approbation was granted in the Decretum laudis of 27 May 1905.[8]
In 1915 Pankratius Pfeiffer succeeded Jordan as Superior General. During the Nazi occupation of Rome in 1943 and 1944, Pfeiffer acted as an intermediary between Pope Pius XII and the German authorities. Every day he would visit the prisons of Regina Coeli and Via Tasso, returning with a freed prisoner.[10]
Spirituality and mission
The "Constitution" of the Society of the Divine Savior specifies that "Salvatorian life is apostolic and is the expression of the love of Christ urging us to spend ourselves for the salvation of all people... We proclaim Jesus Christ to all people by all ways and means which the love of Christ inspires, especially through the witness of our lives, our kindness, and our apostolic zeal. In fulfilling this ministry we always respect human dignity, and we are ready to serve all people without distinction" (§201-202).[citation needed]
Arno Boesing, a Salvatorian, attributes four primary biblical texts (John 17:3, Matthew 28:19–20, Mark 16:15, and Daniel 12:3) as being fundamental for understanding both the society's charism and spiritual vision of Francis Jordan.[11]
As of 2019, there are over 3,000 Salvatorians serving in 45 countries on six continents.
Notable Salvatorians
- Mary of the Apostles, co-foundress of the Sisters of the Divine Savior. She was beatified by Pope Paul VI in 1967.
- Bonaventure Lüthen (d. 1911), early Salvatorian and collaborator of Father Jordan.[13]
- Robert Nugent, cofounder of New Ways Ministry, LGBT apostolate
See also
- Catholic religious order
References
- ^ "Society of the Divine Saviour (S.D.S.)".
- ^ a b "Society of the Divine Saviour (S.D.S.)".
- ^ http://www.gcatholic.org/ orders/104.htm
- ^ http://www.gcatholic. org/orders/104.htm
- ^ http://www.gcatholic.org/orders/104. htm
- ^ "Spirituality".
- ^ a b "Where We Are", S.D.S.
- ^ a b Rudge, F.M. "Society of the Divine Savior." The Catholic Encyclopedia Vol. 5. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1909. 12 June 2019 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Fr Otto Hopfenmuller". Societas Divini Salvatoris.
- ^ "Fr Pancratius Pfeiffer". Societas Divini Salvatoris.
- ^ see "Our Biblical Roots" by Arno Boesing, in Salvatorian Key Elements: Charism, Mission, Spirituality, Identity, volume 2, published by the International Joint Charism Commission (2005)
- ^ "SOFIA".
- ^ "Fr Bonaventura Luthen".
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Society of the Divine Savior". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.