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.
Join the Prayer of Blessing for Seton Artifacts
Our Congregation’s Seton, Bayley and Jevons family artifacts collection will soon be traveling to its new home at the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, where many more pilgrims will be able to view it and learn about Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton as a wife, mother, seeker,...
Congregation Donates Artifacts of Seton, Bayley and Jevons Families to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
The following is from the Winter 2021 issue of Vision. The Sisters of Charity of New York celebrated the opening of the Archives and Museum in 1982 in Elizabeth Boyle Hall, the landmark 19th Century carriage house on the Riverdale campus. The Elizabeth Seton Museum,...
A Family of Faith—The Sisters of Charity & the Donachie Family
The following is from the Winter 2021 issue of Vision. One summer morning in July 1953, the day following the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Jean and Thomas Donachie, passengers crowding onto the local bus, were delighted to discover that the Daily News featured the...
In Memoriam: Sister Maria Goretti Wieser, SC
Sister Goretti had loves that shaped her life and ministry — the German language, science, the hearing-impaired community, and music, especially the harmonica. Sister Maria Goretti Wieser (Wilma Barbara) was born June 25, 1931, in Morris Plains, New Jersey. She was...
Elizabeth Seton’s New York: 8 State Street
The following is from the Winter 2021 issue of Vision. In May 1801, William Magee Seton rented a stately brick house at 8 State Street, formerly occupied by a friend of Dr. Richard Bayley, Elizabeth’s father. This move was fortunate but not preferential. Difficult...
The Generations Called Her Blessed
The following is from the Winter 2021 issue of Vision. There is a familiar that is often used when speaking of family resemblances: “she’s the spittin’ image of,” followed by the name of their nearest and dearest. The actual saying is: “she’s the spirit and image of ”...
A Poem for Catholic Schools Week
Elizabeth Seton: Light and Grace Candlelight on her Bible. She reaches for the pen, writes in the margin “to know Thy truth.” To know, in the midst of argument and controversy … Candlelight flickers as she underlines Eternity. “Evenings alone:...
Prophets and Healers for a Time of Division
The following is from the Winter 2021 issue of Vision. On January 4, 2021 the Sisters of Charity mark the 200th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s entrance into eternal life at a tumultuous time in our nation. We have lived through a historic and contentious...
Advent is a time of waiting, of longing, of preparing the way. Read reflections for the Sundays of Advent.