Sisters of Charity of New York
Now in our third century of living lives of love
The Sisters of Charity of New York is a community of Roman Catholic women religious who share in the ongoing mission of Jesus. We do so by responding to the signs of the times in the spirit of Saints Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac. We strive to reveal God’s love in our lives and in our varied ministries with and for all in need, especially those living in poverty.
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Watch Our UNSTOPPABLE CHARITY Spring Benefit
Our Spring Benefit, held virtually on May 20, is our largest annual fundraiser which provides the resources needed to continue the work and outreach of our ministries. We invite you to watch this incredible event. Click here.
Latest Issue of Vision
The cover of the fall issue features Vincent’s Village, the 93-unit affordable housing unit sponsored by SCNY that celebrated its grand opening in September. A new program sponsored by SCNY and CMSV, Vincent’s Table, seeks to address food insecurity in the local area. Other stories include a profile of Sister Kathleen Tracey, and more profiles of sisters missioned in Guatemala. Click here to read/download.
Employment Opportunity: Administrator for St. Patrick Villa
The Sisters of Charity of New York are seeking an Administrator for St. Patrick’s Villa, a 25-room retirement home in Nanuet, New York. The Administrator is responsible for helping to create a nurturing environment where retired members of the congregation can live...
Two Stained-Glass Panels – Saint Joseph’s Free School and The Academy of Mount Saint Vincent, 1810-1972
A History of the Sisters of Charity of New York in Objects by Mindy Gordon, Director, Archives and Museum This article is the first in a series, ‘A History of the Sisters of Charity of New York in Objects,’ to feature artifacts from the Archive, which highlight...
Prayer: The Feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
On January 4th we celebrate the feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.The following prayer was prepared by Sisters Judy Mertz and Kathleen Flanagan, Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, New Jersey. Celebrating Saint Elizabeth Ann SetonGod’s Presence in the World...
January 2, 2022, Feast of the Epiphany
Blame it on this year’s calendar: the Scripture readings for the 2021-2022 Christmas-Epiphany season could give us whiplash. It’s like the rapid pivoting we’ve all had to do with the COVID-19 virus and its fast-moving variants. December 26, the day after we...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Kieran Mulligan, SC
… simplicity, honesty, integrity …so much for so many, quietly. Sister Mary Kieran (Kathleen) was born March 30, 1938, in Manhattan, one of three children, two girls and a boy of Francis and Annie J. McEneany Mulligan. Kathleen attended Saint Lucy Elementary School...
Against All Odds – 175 Years of the Sisters of Charity of New York
December 31, 2021 marks the 175th anniversary of the beginnings of the Sisters of Charity of New York. It’s when “the first election of community superiors was held in the chapel of the Prince Street asylum.” (Walsh 1, 137). Sister Elizabeth Boyle was...
Christmas Festivities at the Schools and Hospitals: Photographs from the Archives
By Mindy Gordon, Director, Archives and Museum In the Archives of the Sisters of Charity of New York, photographs illustrate the Christmas festivities held in the schools and hospitals where the Sisters ministered. Holiday events abounded: at schools, students...
Reflection for December 19, 2021 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
“Silence has a special place during Advent, a time of waiting and expectancy. Two women who are central to the unfolding Christmas story – Elizabeth and Mary – are themselves in a state of waiting. They are pregnant. And like women the world over, they are tuned to...
Advent is a time of waiting, of longing, of preparing the way. Read reflections for the Sundays of Advent.