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.
March 7, 2021 – Third Sunday of Lent
Forgiveness: the Lenten Face of Love Each time of the year, in the Church’s perspective, invites us to think about and to imitate another face of charity, of love – God’s love for us, ours for God and for each other. At Christmas, for example, love is about gifts,...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Therese Hannaway, SC
But closest to her heart was always the children… Sister Mary Therese Hannaway (Sister Marian John) was born August 22, 1932, in Bronx, New York. She was the oldest of five children, four daughters and one son, of John and Mary Callaghan Hannaway. Mary Therese...
One Community February Dialog: Water and the Holy Spirit!
On Tuesday, February 23, from 7 to 9 pm in New York and 6 to 8 pm in Guatemala, 35 Sisters, Companions, Associates and friends gathered for a dialog on the effect of water in our lives. An excerpt from a water blessing video filmed at Lake Atitlán gave us a sense of...
February 28, 2020 — Second Sunday of Lent
Readings: Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 116; Romans 8:31b-34; Mark 9:2-10 In what do I believe? Or in whom? I am an American, after all. I believe in self-reliance, independence, going for the “dream” – whatever dream it is that I follow. So much in our culture tells...
A Different Inauguration — Margarita Chóc Caál and Sr. María Pablo Andrés Santos Enter the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity
“This has been a very different inauguration,” was the repeated comment of many journalists on January 20, 2021. We could say the same for Margarita, who formally entered the Sisters of Charity on January 4, 2021, and Sr. María, who, once again,...
Opening Doors as Reminders of God’s Grace
“Certainly He will open the door, probably as generally happens in such cases, when we least expect it.” - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Collected Writings, Volume 2, 285) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s words bring to mind the familiar line, “Ask and it...
Sister Constance Brennan—Teacher, Museum Docent and Archivist
This is the first in a series highlighting the contributions of sister archivists. The following is from the Winter 2021 issue of Vision. A Sister of Charity for over 64 years, Sr. Constance Brennan was a librarian for 21 years, an archivist and docent for eight...
Charity Wisdom — Lent 2021
Lent invites us to heal the divisions within and among us and to heed Christ’s invitation to change our hearts and minds. We enter Lent, continuing to grapple with the pandemic and the challenge of racism and injustice. Charity Wisdom from Our Saints St. Elizabeth Ann...
Advent is a time of waiting, of longing, of preparing the way. Read reflections for the Sundays of Advent.