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SAVE THE DATE: Sept. 30, 2010

Join us at our fourth fundraiser in support
of our Sisters in retirement.

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ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was born Elizabeth Ann Bayley on August 28, 1774 in New York City. Her remarkable life spans the full spectrum of human experience.

For nearly 200 years, the Sisters of Charity of New York have met the challenges of the times and ministered to the needs of the poor. The Congregation's history begins with its foundress, Elizabeth Ann Seton, who was later canonized as the first American-born saint. Read more »

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2009
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OUR MISSION

Living Lives of Love...
OUR MISSION AS SISTERS OF CHARITY
IS TO SHARE IN THE ONGOING
MISSION OF JESUS

by responding to the signs of the times
in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul
and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,

by revealing the Father’s love in our lives
and in our varied ministries
with and for all in need,
especially the poor.

Summer days...

...invite us into a different rhythm – enjoying time with family, community and friends, savoring God’s gift of creation, renewing our spirits and bodies.

Pray with seasonal Charity Wisdom from our founders, thoughts from our Sisters, and a reflection for Mary’s Assumption by Sr. Mary McCormick.

In 2009, we celebrated the 200th
anniversary of Mother Seton’s founding
of the Sisters of Charity.
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New volunteer opportunities
at the John A. Coleman School
in White Plains, NY

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Spring '10 issue »

Sisters Celebrate
their Sponsored
Ministries

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Sponsorship Celebration »

Sr. Dorothy Metz, President,
Sisters of Charity of New York

“There are no strangers here; only friends you haven't yet met.”

Dear Friend,
On behalf of all of our Sisters, I would like to welcome you to the website of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York.

Whether you are here for specific information about our Congregation, out of curiosity, or you arrived on our site by accident, we hope that you will stay with us for a while. We invite you to discover the spirit of our founders – St. Vincent de Paul, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Louise de Marillac – learn about our past and current ministries, our spirituality, and about issues that are important to us. Also, discover how you can join with us in prayer, in membership, as a volunteer or an Associate, or in support of our works with and on behalf of the poor.

Thank you for dropping by; we hope that you enjoy your visit!