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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Latest Issue of Vision
COVID-19 became part of our existence just as we were adding the final touches to the Spring 2020 issue of Vision. The importance of the SC Housing Development Corp. looms larger than ever as Vincent’s Village moves closer to providing much-needed housing for our seniors. Also in this issue, Sister Regina Bechtle composed a special Charity Wisdom in a Time of Shared Crisis; we recall the SC response to the Spanish Flu pandemic in Shamokin, Pa.; Sister Miriam Anne Brennan celebrates 100 years of life in May 2020, and more. Click here to read/download.
Employment Opportunity: Part Time Communications Associate
The Sisters of Charity of New York seek a Part Time Communications Associate for 10 +/– hours per week Under the supervision of the Director of External Communications, the Communications Associate will assist the Director with planning, organizing, and executing...
Summer Appeal 2020
Spiritual bonds grow deeper undaunted by social distancing… Dear Friends, At the start of 2020, who could have imagined the crisis that would sweep the world — especially our beloved New York community? Whether affected by the virus itself or simply the anxiety and...
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and St. Vincent’s Hospital Hold Unity Prayer Service on Racism
On June 11, 2020, the workplace communities at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers and Saint Vincent’s Hospital Westchester in Harrison, gathered to pray a lunchtime vigil, Here for You in Unity about Racism. The frontline staff encouraged the administration to,...
Employment Opportunity: Program Director at Vincent’s Village, Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation
The Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation (SCHDC) is seeking a full time Program Director at Vincent’s Village Apartments. SCHDC is a not-for-profit organization established in 1986 to provide affordable and supportive housing in New York. It is a...
June 21, 2020 – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Father’s Day
Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 69; Romans 5:12–15; Matthew 10:26–33 We know certainly that our God calls us to a holy life, that He gives us every grace, every abundant grace, and … this grace is able to carry us through every obstacle and difficulty. (St....
In Memoriam: Sister Grace Anne Troisi, SC
Sister Grace touched and changed the lives of thousands by her presence, support and work. Sister Grace Anne was born July 2, 1926, in Mount Vernon, New York, one of five children —three daughters and two sons— of James and Alfonsina Farinari Troisi. Grace attended...
Sisters of Charity Stand with Our Dreamers
Supreme Court Ruling Provides Temporary Protection for DACA Recipients Our mission as Sisters of Charity of New York calls us “to strive to reveal God’s love…with and for all in need.” The ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States as it affects our DACA...
To Heaven on Horseback
“If only we keep courage, we will go to heaven on horseback instead of idling and creeping along.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Collected Writings [CW] 2:156) St. Elizabeth Ann is looking toward the sunset, pondering heaven. At second glance, Betty looks to have mounted...
Spirituality
In this time when the Covid-19 pandemic still threatens, we open our hearts to Christ’s gift of the Spirit, to hope, compassion and new energy to serve those in need, near and far. Find inspiration in Charity Wisdom from our saints and friends.
With the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has become very small. Truly we are citizens of the world, as Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton said of herself. Pray with Charism Wisdom from our Charity saints and a special reflection for this challenging time.