by Communications Office | Feb 1, 2026 | Founders, home, NEWS
The story of the Sisters of Charity of New York begins with mission—but it is forever marked by a moment of decision. In 1846, the separation from Emmitsburg forced Sisters serving in New York to choose: return to the motherhouse, or remain in New York to continue the...
by Communications Office | Jul 18, 2025 | Founders, home, NEWS
The 33 Pioneer Sisters of Charity of New York storytelling series brings to life the stories of the courageous women who paved the way-each one read by a Sister of Charity. Our seventh video features the story of Sister Mary Jerome Ely (1810-1885), read by Sister...
by Communications Office | Jul 3, 2025 | Founders, home, NEWS
The 33 Pioneer Sisters of Charity of New York storytelling series brings to life the stories of the courageous women who paved the way-each one read by a Sister of Charity. Our sixth video features the story of Sister Ann Borromeo Obermeyer (1801-1884), read by Sister...
by Communications Office | Jun 11, 2025 | Founders, home, NEWS
The 33 Pioneer Sisters of Charity of New York storytelling series brings to life the stories of the courageous women who paved the way-each one read by a Sister of Charity. Our fifth video features the story of Sister Mary Angela Hughes: A Life of Devotion,...
by Communications Office | Feb 14, 2025 | Founders, home, NEWS, Spirituality
By Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC, Charism Resources Director Though small in height, Elizabeth Ann Seton truly had a great heart. With her whole heart, she embraced people near and far. With her whole heart, she met the ups and downs of life. She found the source and meanIng...
by Communications Office | Feb 22, 2022 | Founders, NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality, Vision
By Regina Bechtle, SC The following is from the Winter 2022 issue of VISION. After Pope Francis’ July 2021 hospital stay, a headline in Catholic New York read: “Pope, recuperating from surgery, shows tenderness to fellow patients.” (Catholic New York, 7/15/21). In...
