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In Memoriam: Sister Maria Goretti Wieser, SC
Sister Goretti had loves that shaped her life and ministry — the German language, science, the hearing-impaired community, and music, especially the harmonica. Sister Maria Goretti Wieser (Wilma Barbara) was born June 25, 1931, in Morris Plains, New Jersey. She was...
Elizabeth Seton’s New York: 8 State Street
The following is from the Winter 2021 issue of Vision. In May 1801, William Magee Seton rented a stately brick house at 8 State Street, formerly occupied by a friend of Dr. Richard Bayley, Elizabeth’s father. This move was fortunate but not preferential. Difficult...
The Generations Called Her Blessed
The following is from the Winter 2021 issue of Vision. There is a familiar that is often used when speaking of family resemblances: “she’s the spittin’ image of,” followed by the name of their nearest and dearest. The actual saying is: “she’s the spirit and image of ”...
A Poem for Catholic Schools Week
Elizabeth Seton: Light and Grace Candlelight on her Bible. She reaches for the pen, writes in the margin “to know Thy truth.” To know, in the midst of argument and controversy … Candlelight flickers as she underlines Eternity. “Evenings alone:...
Prophets and Healers for a Time of Division
The following is from the Winter 2021 issue of Vision. On January 4, 2021 the Sisters of Charity mark the 200th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s entrance into eternal life at a tumultuous time in our nation. We have lived through a historic and contentious...
Legacy of Elizabeth: Be Citizens of the World
The following is from the Winter 2021 issue of Vision. How is it that anyone can say, “I am a citizen of the world”? In her correspondence with Rev. Simon Bruté in 1817, Elizabeth Seton shared her heart’s deep sentiments as she prepared to send Sr. Rose to her beloved...
Housing Insecurity Relief Fund
We need your help. As COVID-19 continues to devastate our country, the Sisters of Charity receive numerous requests from our ministries for help in serving the poorest of the poor. In particular, we are seeing a great number of people who are being threatened by...
All in the Order of Providence
“…I see all in the order of Providence.” (to Julia Scott) – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, from Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Collected Writings 2, 642. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is enjoying Restaurant Week. (Remember those?) Maybe she is meeting her friend Julia at their favorite...
Join SCNY in a National COVID Memorial on January 19, 2021
The Sisters of Charity of New York invite friends and supporters to join us on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. ET, as we participate in a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19. The National COVID Memorial will also take place in cities and...
Charity Wisdom — Ordinary Time, January – February 2021
Charity Wisdom from Our Saints From centuries ago, the words of Saints Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac still resound, full of wisdom and insight for today. They are our mentors in the way of Charity. In company with Christ, we seek to heal...