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.
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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 summer issue highlights the 50 years of the Sisters of Charity’s involvement in Guatemala, including a historical overview, profiles of the sisters missioned there, and health care services. Additional features include the blessing of a tree at Mount Saint Vincent in celebration of Laudato Si’. Click here to read/download.
A Summer to Remember: Cooper Union Students at the Barbara Ford Peacebuilding Center
For six weeks this summer the Barbara Ford Peacebuilding Center is hosting three undergraduate engineering students from the Albert Nerken School of Engineering at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. The Guatemala experience is the newest element...
“WE/US”: An Ever-Widening Circle
The following is from the Spring 2021 issue of VISION. By Regina Bechtle, SC “People are hungry, and one good word is bread for a thousand.” As David Whyte reminds us in his poem, “Loaves and Fishes,” and as many events of recent months attest, words...
Live in Hope
“I live in hope – you know, and if in this world all is blasted, still we will hope and hope to the last.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Collected Writings, Volume 2, 649) Hope by its nature desires something in the future, and expects to receive...
Pandemic Response: Service with the Medical Reserve Corps
The following is from the Spring 2021 issue of VISION. By Lisa Shay, SC Associate Partnership with the laity has been a Sisters of Charity model from the very beginning, since the first three sisters founded St. Patrick’s Asylum in 1817 at the behest of laymen Robert...
Dr. Susan R. Burns Named New President of College of Mount Saint Vincent
The following is from the Spring 2021 issue of VISION. By Patrice Athanasidy The Board of Trustees of the College of Mount Saint Vincent appointed Dr. Susan R. Burns president effective January 1, 2021. She comes to the Mount from Clarke University in Iowa where...
Sunday, June 6, 2021, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Readings: Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 116; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16,22-26 Bread is the staple of many cultures: white, rye, sourdough, Middle Eastern pita, tortillas and pan dulce from LatinX countries, French baguettes, Ethiopian injera flatbread, Irish soda bread,...
Mount Saint Vincent Station House and St. Vincent’s Point
The following is from the Spring 2021 issue of VISION. By Mindy Gordon, Archivist During the summer months on the Mount Saint Vincent Campus, access is permitted to St. Vincent’s Point, a secluded, grassy area at the edge of the Hudson River. To reach St. Vincent’s...
Fratelli Tutti – On Fraternal and Social Friendship
From the Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation The following is from the Spring 2021 issue of VISION. By Bill Hurley, Associate Pope Francis published the third encyclical of his papacy on October 3, 2020. It was not a coincidence that we celebrate...
Christ is risen! He anchors our hope, rising from the ashes of the world’s brokenness and cruelty. Truly, His love is stronger than death! Pray with seasonal Charity Wisdom from our saints and friends.