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.

How Will You Get Ready?
First Sunday of Advent Readings- Isaiah 63:16b--64:2-7 - Psalm 80 - 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 - Mark 13:33-37 - God is the potter, we the clay - we are the work of God's hands Psalm 80: God, let us turn to you Gospel - Be watchful! Be alert! First...
Vincent’s Table: Combating Hunger One Community at a Time
Vincent's Table Food Distribution at the Convent of Mary the Queen, Yonkers, NY. By Sharon L. Dosin, SPHR, Chief Operating Officer Vincent’s Table was founded in July of 2021 by the Sisters of Charity of New York and the College of Mount Saint Vincent in response to...
In Memoriam: Sister Alice Ward
In talking with Sister Alice, you could hear her caring heart. She seemed to know when someone needed a listening ear and caring presence. It was this that made her sense the physical pain and isolation AIDS patients endured from a disease that was little-known at the...
In Memoriam: Sister Thérèse Marie Donnelly
Friends note that Sister Thérèse was open to meeting new challenges by the choices she made and that she gave herself generously to whatever needed to be done. Sister Thérèse Marie Donnelly, Sister James de Lourdes, was born October 11, 1928, in Manhattan, the only...
In Memoriam: Sister Winifred Mary Lyons, SC
Wanting pro-life efforts to continue, Sr. Winifred chose to work with teens to prepare them for leadership in pro-life roles. Sister Winifred Mary Lyons, Sister Mary Walter, was born December 25, 1942, in Yonkers, New York, one of two daughters of Walter and Rachel...
October 27 Invitation to Prayer
"In light of the violence in the Middle East, especially Israel and Gaza, and in the Ukraine, Pope Francis has asked people of all faiths to observe this Friday, Oct. 27, as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace. The Pope will hold an hour’s interfaith vigil at 6 PM...
The College of Mount St. Vincent Makes Major Announcements
Watch College of Mount St. Vincent President Dr. Susan R. Burns Announcements Video There was BIG news at the College of Mount St. Vincent’s annual Reunion and Homecoming Weekend, as CMSV President, Dr. Susan R. Burns announced the launch of Seton College, a new...
Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day
As we celebrate today's feast of St. Vincent de Paul, our patron, we invite you to join us in this prayer, shared by the Sisters of Charity Federation. Learn more about the Sisters of Charity Federation - and the worldwide Vincentian Family. "Charity is the cement...
National Migration Week Interfaith Prayer Service
The suffering of migrants and refugees is a pressing global issue. Prayer, advocacy, education, and charitable works can lead to creating a world where people will be free to choose whether to migrate or remain in their homelands. To commemorate National Migration...
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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.
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