by Director of Communications | May 21, 2020 | NEWS
The following letter was sent to Cardinal Dolan on May 13, 2020, by the Sisters of Charity Leadership Team. Dear Cardinal Dolan, We, the Leadership Team of the Sisters of Charity of New York, write to you not only as women religious, but as faithful members of the...
by Director of Communications | May 21, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
(Celebrated in some dioceses on Sunday, May 24) Readings: Acts 1:1–11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:17–23; Matthew 28:16–20 “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” the disciples in the first reading ask, seeking some certainty in their lives. In...
by Director of Communications | May 18, 2020 | Newsletter
One of the more surprising outcomes of being forced to isolate and maintain social distance has been the kindness I have encountered. Self-isolation has been difficult. Trying to keep my spirit up is a daily challenge, but I’d like to share how one person changed my...
by Director of Communications | May 18, 2020 | Newsletter
We New Yorkers have a reputation for being rude; the city was once dubbed the “rudest city in America.” Yes, we can be a little rough around the edges, but when you get to know us, you will see that we are kind-hearted. During these trying times, I have witnessed many...
by Director of Communications | May 16, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Acts 8: 5–8,14–17; Psalm 66; 1 Peter 3:15–18; John 14:15–21 Fifty years ago today I professed my final vows as a Sister of Charity. Like generations of women before me, I committed myself to live in poverty, celibate chastity and obedience for life,...