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 Saints Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac. We strive to reveal God’s love in our lives and in our varied ministries with and for all in need, especially those living in poverty.
You can make a difference—help us change lives! Join in the mission of the Sisters of Charity of New York. Subscribe to our quarterly e-Newsletter to stay up-to-date on our work and the life of our Congregation.
Watch Our UNSTOPPABLE CHARITY Spring Benefit
Our Spring Benefit, held virtually on May 20, is our largest annual fundraiser which provides the resources needed to continue the work and outreach of our ministries. We invite you to watch this incredible event. Click here.
Latest Issue of Vision
The cover of the fall issue features Vincent’s Village, the 93-unit affordable housing unit sponsored by SCNY that celebrated its grand opening in September. A new program sponsored by SCNY and CMSV, Vincent’s Table, seeks to address food insecurity in the local area. Other stories include a profile of Sister Kathleen Tracey, and more profiles of sisters missioned in Guatemala. Click here to read/download.
Mass for the Departed
By Sr. Maryellen Blumlein On Saturday, November 6, a beautiful, crisp autumn day, over 200 gathered in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception to celebrate the Mass of Remembrance. The Mass honored sisters, associates and former members who had passed away from...
New Book on AIDS Highlights Compassion of Sisters and Colleagues at St. Vincent’s
In Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear (Broadleaf Books, 2021) journalist Michael O’Loughlin explores the early years of the AIDS epidemic through the stories of “quiet heroes” who “didn’t look away, who at...
First Sunday of Advent – A Reckless Advent Prayer
November 28, 2021. First Sunday of Advent Advent: a time of waiting, of longing, of preparing the way. Advent: a time to be reckless, to read the signs of these times and seek the grace of this moment, as this excerpt from the current issue of Give Us This...
Sister Kathleen Tracy: A Life in the Advanced Sciences
By Teri Tynes, Communications Associate The following is from the Autumn 2021 issue of Vision. Sister Kathleen Tracey’s decades-long career in scientific research and teaching exemplifies the Sisters of Charity’s commitment to education at all levels, not just...
Caring for Our Common Home
By Sister Mary Ann Garisto The following is from the Autumn 2021 issue of Vision. Sister Mary Ann Garisto The release of the recent United Nations climate change report gives new urgency for us to take individual and collective action on behalf of the...
Then and Now: Le Gras Hall, Mount Saint Vincent
By Mindy Gordon, Director, Archives and Museum The following is from the Autumn 2021 issue of Vision. Situated off Riverdale Avenue at the southeast corner of the Mount Saint Vincent campus is Le Gras Hall, a distinctive brick, 19th Century mansard roofed...
Vincent’s Table Makes First Distribution to Neighbors in Need
Students and sisters packing grocery bags on campus prior to distribution in Yonkers. On Friday, November 5, 2021, Vincent’s Table, a new program co-sponsored by the Sisters of Charity and the College of Mount Saint Vincent, made its first distribution to neighbors in...
Not Just a Landlord: The Sisters of Charity of New York’s Commitment to Value-Added Housing
By Teri Tynes, Communications Associate The Sisters of Charity of New York have been strong advocates for affordable housing since their earliest days. Recognizing a growing need, in the 1980s the Sister embarked on an ambitious program to sponsor housing developments...
This season brings many challenges: to continue the hard work of protecting all from the coronavirus, to work for healing of broken persons and unjust structures, to hold the common good as central. Pray with seasonal Charity Wisdom from our saints and friends.