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Sister Magdalen Shirley: A Sisters of Charity Pioneer
The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York Pioneer Storytelling Series brings to life the stories of the 33 courageous women who paved the way—each one read by a Sister of Charity. Our first Pioneer features the story of Sister Magdalen Shirley, read by...
The Sisters of Charity of New York Welcome Pope Leo XIV
With deep joy and prayerful hope, the Sisters of Charity of New York welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born Pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church. His election is a historic moment for the Church in the United States and for all who long...
A Mother’s Day Reflection
My First Rally: Hands Off Hastings — Our First Stand for Justice By Diandra Garcia-Heredia, Advocacy & Program Coordinator for PJIC Last month, I attended my very first rally — the Hands Off Protest in Hastings-On-Hudson, NY at the VFW...
Prayer for the Conclave
God of Mercy and Wisdom, As the Church gathers in sacred trust and hope, we pray for the cardinal-electors now entering the conclave. Still their hearts, steady their minds, and renew their spirits. Inspire them to choose a shepherd rooted in Gospel joy and alive to...
Announcement from the Sisters of Charity Federation Board President
By Sr. Donna Dodge, SC Maureen Reiser, Executive Director, Sisters of Charity Federation Welcoming Our New Executive Director: Maureen Reiser After a four-month discernment process, the Search Committee of the Sisters of Charity Federation Board has completed its...
In Memoriam: Sr. Monica Griffin, SC
Sister Monica is remembered as an excellent math teacher who maintained a well-run and organized classroom. Students recall the respectful way she treated everyone. Her gentle manner had a calming effect on others. Sister Monica Josephine Griffin, Sister Monica...
The Sisters of Charity of New York Mourn the Loss of Pope Francis
With heavy hearts, the Sisters of Charity of New York join the Church and the world in mourning the loss of our beloved Pope Francis. His life was a testament to compassion, care for our common home, and unwavering advocacy for those on the margins. Pope Francis led...
Reflections for Holy Thursday and Good Friday
(Originally published on the Sisters of Charity of New York Website on April 14, 2017.) With Jesus, we live the three sacred days of this Holy Week – a week of acclamation and betrayal, of promises broken and hopes restored, a week of blessing and breaking bread and...
The Elderly Parole Act and Timely Parole Act
By Sr. Carol De Angelo, SC, Director, Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation I write to make readers aware of the Elderly Parole Act (A514/S454) and Timely Parole Act (A127/S158) currently in the New York State legislature. Both bills address parole...
Hands Off the Vulnerable: A Call to Justice & Compassion
On April 5 all NYC subway stops led to Justice and Compassion at Manhattan’s Hands Off Rally. Several of our Sisters gathered with neighbors, advocates, and faith communities over the weekend to speak out against proposed cuts to vital social safety net programs,...