MISSION
The Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians) proclaims and teaches by all ways and means the goodness and kindness of Jesus the Savior.
VISION
Salvatorians seek to become apostles for our times in order to make the Savior known to all people.
FROM THE BEGINNING: AN INCLUSIVE VISION
The man now honoured as Blessed Francis Mary Jordan was born in Gurtweil, Germany, on June 16, 1848. On the following day he was baptized at the local parish church with the name John Baptist.
Being brought up in a poor family, he was not able to realize his dream of becoming a priest, although as a teenager he had already become aware of his vocation at the moment of his First Communion. After finishing primary school he worked as a journeyman and painter-decorator, traveling throughout Germany. John Baptist noticed the difficult spiritual situation of his homeland and of the other European countries, as people abandoned the practice of their faith. The Church in Germany was limited in performing its mission by the state (Kulturkampf). All these experiences strengthened Jordan’s faith and conviction that he was called to be a priest. In 1869, he finally resolved to pursue his vocation and began his formal studies.
OUR SALVATORIAN FAMILY
We work as equals with our partners, the Salvatorian Sisters and the Lay Salvatorians. Salvatorian Family
SHARED VALUES
Prayer
We are vowed men of prayer, the center of which is the Eucharist.
Providence
We trust in God, discerning and responding to the signs of the times.
Apostolate
We are called to be apostles for the renewal of the Church and the world, and we invite others to discover and respond to their call to be apostles.
Justice
We advocate for justice and peace, standing with the poor and marginalized.
Community
We support one another through mutual love and service.
Collaboration
We are servant-leaders, involving others in our mission.
Universality
We include as members of the Society people from every nation, and we are open to serve the people of any nation.
Simplicity
We live a simple lifestyle, becoming one with those we serve, especially the poor.
Celebration
We rejoice in the fullness of life.