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.
Encountering the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist
Project: Personal Reflections on the Eucharist By Sr. Genevieve Wetmore On May 11, 1947 I had the most wonderful "first time" experience of receiving Jesus into my heart and life. As a child i took myself to Mass at nearby St. Peter's Church and loved being there in...
Veterans Day and the Sisters of Charity: They Also Served
By Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC Though not veterans of any branch of the military, Sisters of Charity of New York not only experienced the brutal impact of war but also gave heroic service during several wars. The Civil War Sr. Mary Ulrica O’Reilly supervised 14 Sisters of...
A Special Prayer for Elections 2022
As people of faith and faithful citizens, we pray these days before, on and following Election Day that we work for a democracy that values respect, dignity, inclusiveness, and equity. We pray that voters, election workers, those who hold political office, those who...
The 1619 Project Zoom Conversation Series
Join us for The 1619 Project Zoom Conversation Series: What is it? Why is it so important to discuss slavery now? After all, 1619 was 500 years ago and the ratification of the 13th amendment was December 31, 1865, 157 years ago. What impact did 500 years of...
Employment Opportunity: RN Care Coordinator at Mount Saint Vincent Convent
The Sisters of Charity of New York are seeking an RN Care Coordinator at Mount Saint Vincent Convent, a 60-room retirement home in Bronx, NY. The Convent provides assisted living services to retired sisters of the congregation. In collaboration with the Director of...
In Memoriam: Sister Marie Paula Holdman, SC
Sr. Marie Paula both wise and intelligent spent her life bringing others to the love of learning.
In Memoriam: Sister Kathleen Tracey, SC
Sister Kathleen truly implemented the College of Mount Saint Vincent’s legacy in word and action—Teach Me Goodness and Discipline and Knowledge. Sister Kathleen Tracey, formerly Sister Kathleen Marie, was born December 16, 1925, in Teaneck, New Jersey. She was the...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Adele Henze, SC
Sister Mary Adele saw needs and did what she could to assist them. Over 40 years ago, a guidance counselor in elementary school was rare. Sister Mary Adele Henze, formerly Sister Marie Raymond, was born November 4, 1930, in the Bronx, New York. She was one of five...
In Memoriam: Sister Ellen Quirke, SC
Sister Ellen brought her keen mind and perceptive insights to matters of the Congregation, Church, and the global community. Sister Ellen Quirke, formerly Sister Ellen Marie, was born November 26, 1926, in Manhattan, the only daughter of four children of...
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Vision
This 20-page edition of VISION includes a profile of Sister Andrea Dixon, from her childhood in the Bahamas through her years of service in education and social work. Sr. Regina Bechtle writes about diversity initiatives at the New York Foundling, and a related article introduces the organization’s new President and CEO.
Read updates about the Laudato Si’ Action Platform (LSAP), Vincent’s Table, and the mission in Guatemala. Click here to read/download.
Meet our Sisters
Who are we? What do we do? Meet our sisters and discover the real person behind the various missions. You might be surprised to learn how we serve