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.
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City: A Sisters of Charity of New York Tradition!
From the Archives… Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day each March 17 by participating in the parade up Fifth Avenue is a tradition embraced by the Sisters of Charity of New York. The holiday celebrates Irish culture and heritage and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland....
Catholic Sisters Week Spotlight: Sister Margaret Donegan, SC
Sr. Margaret Donegan has a great love for education, which cultivated in her an ability and gift to recognize and encourage students' potential and build their confidence. During her fifty-one-year teaching career, 1960 to 2011, Sr. Margaret inspired students in the...
Catholic Sisters Week Spotlight: Sister Eileen McGrory, SC
Sister Eileen McGrory has a sign outside her office in the Sisters of Charity Center revealing her precision as a grammarian: “Let's eat Grandma. Let’s eat, Grandma. Commas Save Lives.” Throughout her teaching career and related ministries, her exacting and generous...
Catholic Sisters Week Spotlight: Sister Margaret Beaudette and the Road to Emmaus
March 12 is the fourth anniversary of the death of Sister Margaret Beaudette. Sister Margaret, or “Sister Peggie” as she was often called, was an accomplished sculptor who spent her ministry in education. From 1969 until 1989 she was head of the Art Department at...
Catholic Sisters Week Spotlight: Sister Francis Marita Sabara, SC
Sister Francis Marita Sabara was born in 1932, a year she recalled, “when the rent for a five-room apartment was $28 a month and a four-room apartment was $22, including steamed heat and running water.” She knew these details because her parents worked as...
Confiding Hope and Consoling Peace
“Confiding hope and consoling peace have attended my way through storms and dangers that would have terrified a soul whose rock is not Christ.” - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Collected Writings, Volume 1, 245) The eye of the storm is...
Catholic Sisters Week Spotlight: Sister Elizabeth Vermaelen, SC
Before entering the Sisters of Charity of New York, young Elizabeth Vermaelen was asked by Mother Mary Berchmans, “What would you like to do as a Sister of Charity?” Sister Elizabeth recalls, “At that time, I did not feel qualified to really answer that question. What...
Catholic Sisters Week Spotlight: Sister Ann Costello, SC
Whenever Sisters of Charity of New York think of Sister Ann Costello, they think of her as “always being available.” Sister Ann was appointed Sisters of Charity Health Coordinator when the Congregation numbered 550 sisters and she was available 24/7 — for 17...
Advent is a time of waiting, of longing, of preparing the way. Read reflections for the Sundays of Advent.