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Sisters of Charity Saddened by Announced Closing of Twenty Archdiocesan Schools
We, the Sisters of Charity of New York, extend our heartfelt prayers and support to all children, parents, teachers, school and church staff/administrators, and all members of the Archdiocese of New York as we process the devastating news that twenty Catholic Schools...
Together as One
As the pandemic was spreading in New York in mid-April, Sr. Donna Dodge, President of the Congregation, had an idea: a prayer card with a thumbnail image of every Sister of Charity. Together as One includes a photo of every living Sister of Charity of New York as...
A Time of Deepening Contemplation
Despite the challenges of sheltering in place, the past months have been a time of deepening contemplation and a call to live the Beatitude: Blessed are they who mourn. As I understand what this blessing meant in Jesus’ time, to sorrow over the suffering of the people...
Summer Appeal 2020
Spiritual bonds grow deeper undaunted by social distancing… Dear Friends, At the start of 2020, who could have imagined the crisis that would sweep the world — especially our beloved New York community? Whether affected by the virus itself or simply the anxiety and...
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and St. Vincent’s Hospital Hold Unity Prayer Service on Racism
On June 11, 2020, the workplace communities at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers and Saint Vincent’s Hospital Westchester in Harrison, gathered to pray a lunchtime vigil, Here for You in Unity about Racism. The frontline staff encouraged the administration to,...
June 21, 2020 – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Father’s Day
Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 69; Romans 5:12–15; Matthew 10:26–33 We know certainly that our God calls us to a holy life, that He gives us every grace, every abundant grace, and … this grace is able to carry us through every obstacle and difficulty. (St....
In Memoriam: Sister Grace Anne Troisi, SC
Sister Grace touched and changed the lives of thousands by her presence, support and work. Sister Grace Anne was born July 2, 1926, in Mount Vernon, New York, one of five children —three daughters and two sons— of James and Alfonsina Farinari Troisi. Grace attended...
Sisters of Charity Stand with Our Dreamers
Supreme Court Ruling Provides Temporary Protection for DACA Recipients Our mission as Sisters of Charity of New York calls us “to strive to reveal God’s love…with and for all in need.” The ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States as it affects our DACA...
To Heaven on Horseback
“If only we keep courage, we will go to heaven on horseback instead of idling and creeping along.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Collected Writings [CW] 2:156) St. Elizabeth Ann is looking toward the sunset, pondering heaven. At second glance, Betty looks to have mounted...
June 14, 2020 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Readings: Deuteronomy 8:2–3, 14B-16A; Psalm 147:12–20; 1 Corinthians 10:16–17; John 6:51–58 Today, we celebrate the real presence of the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ in the elements of the Eucharist. But, in these difficult times, when we are not...