Sisters of Charity of New York
Now in our third century of living lives of love.
The Sisters of Charity of New York is a community of Roman Catholic women religious who share in the ongoing mission of Jesus. We do so by responding to the signs of the times in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. We strive to reveal God’s love in our lives and through our varied ministries with and for all in need, especially those living in poverty.
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Giving Tuesday
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Latest Issue of Vision
The Autumn issue of Vision is devoted to our long association with education. Articles include a report on Sr. Margaret Dennehy’s advocacy for primary school libraries in NYC, the College of Mount Saint Vincent’s nationally recognized nursing programs, and the pioneering approach to higher education at Elizabeth Seton College. Patrice Athanasidy profiles Sister Marie Paula Holdman on her 100th birthday, and Sr. Mary McCormick provides a history of the Sisters’ educational mission in The Bahamas. Click here to read/download.
A Thank You from the “Sisters’ Mister” at Mount Saint Vincent Convent
The following is from the Autumn 2020 issue of Vision. At our Mount Saint Vincent Convent I see many Sisters of Charity faces. Some come from near and some have come from faraway places. But all of them are here to reach one common goal–to heal the body, mind,...
Invitation to Advent Lecture Series: No Room — The Moral and Spiritual Challenge of Homelessness
The Office of Peace, Justice and Ecological Integrity of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth extend an invitation to join in the Annual Advent Lecture Series, No Room: The Moral and Spiritual Challenge of Homelessness. The virtual series will be offered on three...
Inspiring the Next Generation: Seton Scholar Olivia Hilliard
The following is from the Autumn 2020 issue of Vision. Seton Scholarship recipient and CMSV senior Olivia “Liv” Hilliard is a shining example of how the Sisters of Charity continue to inspire the next generation of nurses. Liv chose the Mount for her nursing...
Education in The Bahamas
The following is from the Autumn 2020 issue of Vision. The second Sisters of Charity mission* outside the United States was Nassau, Bahamas, an island colony of the vast British empire. When Archbishop Corrigan asked Mother Ambrosia Sweeney to send sisters...
Elizabeth Seton College — An Educational First, 60 Years Ago
The following is from the Autumn 2020 issue of Vision. The Charity of Christ impels the Sisters of Charity to provide every service in our power. In 1898, that meant opening the first Catholic secondary school in Yonkers, Seton Academic Institute. After several...
The Villa at Mount Saint Vincent
Then & Now by SC ArchivesThe following is from the Autumn 2020 issue of Vision. The Villa is a 19th century cottage, one of three original structures that comprised the Fonthill estate when the Sisters of Charity of New York purchased the property in 1857....
Mass of Remembrance
The Mass of Remembrance, celebrated every year in November, is a time for the Congregation to join family and friends to remember and honor our sisters, associates and former members who died during the past year. This year, we especially remember the nine sisters for...
Sister Marie Paula Holdman Celebrates 100 Years of Life
The following is from the Autumn 2020 issue of Vision. Sister Marie Paula Holdman has spent her first century being a lifelong educator and student. She shares her passions for languages, the arts, travel, and education with everyone she meets. “I cannot state...
Spirituality
Amid the ongoing challenges of these times, November calls us to thankfulness for God’s gifts and to communion with one another and those who have gone before us. Find inspiration in Charity Wisdom from our saints and friends.