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.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton — Speaking the Language of Tenderness
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...
A Double Celebration in Quiché
By Nora Cunningham, SC The following is from the Winter 2022 issue of VISION. The Feast of St. Elizabeth Seton was celebrated with much joy in Guatemala on January 4, 2022. It was a doubly happy and blessed occasion as we welcomed our new postulant, Mayda Alicia Pérez...
Save the Date: Sisters of Charity Spring Benefit on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Save the Date!Thursday, May 19, 2022 • 6–9 pm Sisters of Charity Spring Benefit The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers There will be a cocktail hour and dinner at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, with a beautiful view of the Hudson River. The Benefit will honor Mr. Jerry...
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) — Listening the Words into Life
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) — Listening the Words into Life by Regina Bechtle, SC The following is from the Winter 2022 issue of VISION. “We are called…to be women of healing, sensitive to the wounds of persons and to the systemic evils of our...
The New York Foundling: A Warm Welcome to Melanie Hartzog as President and CEO
The following is from the Winter 2022 issue of VISION. The New York Foundling welcomed Melanie Hartzog as the organization’s new President and CEO on January 18. Hartzog will succeed longtime leader, Bill Baccaglini, who is retiring. Hartzog, who recently completed...
In Memoriam: Sister Anne O’Connell, SC
Sister Anne brought her enthusiastic spirit and personal warmth to the hundreds of students she greeted each day and to the families whose joys and sorrows she willingly embraced. Sister Anne, formerly Sister Joseph Marian, was born April 25, 1936, in the Bronx. She...
Sister Noreen Sugrue–First Congregation Archivist at Mount Saint Vincent
By Mindy Gordon, Archivist The following is from the Winter 2022 issue of VISION. As a Sister of Charity of New York, Sr. Noreen Sugrue has shared her creative skills as a teacher, artist and archivist throughout her endeavors. Born in New York City in 1942, she...
Caring for our Common Home
With Sister Mary Ann Garisto from the Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation The following is from the Winter 2022 issue of VISION. The main goal of the fall 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, commonly known as COP26, was...
Advent is a time of waiting, of longing, of preparing the way. Read reflections for the Sundays of Advent.