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.
Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day
As we celebrate today's feast of St. Vincent de Paul, our patron, we invite you to join us in this prayer, shared by the Sisters of Charity Federation. Learn more about the Sisters of Charity Federation - and the worldwide Vincentian Family. "Charity is the cement...
National Migration Week Interfaith Prayer Service
The suffering of migrants and refugees is a pressing global issue. Prayer, advocacy, education, and charitable works can lead to creating a world where people will be free to choose whether to migrate or remain in their homelands. To commemorate National Migration...
Love Can Make Labor Light
-By Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC Labor Day was first observed in 1894, 120 years after Elizabeth Bayley Seton’s August 28th birthday. While she never knew about the holiday, she certainly experienced hard work. As a married woman in New York City, Elizabeth Seton knew...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Lou Steele, SC
Sister Mary Lou followed a call to full-time ministry as an advocate for those on the margins by meeting social needs made more visible after the turbulent sixties. Sister Mary Lou Steele, Sister Elizabeth Maureen, was born December 21, 1925, in Manhattan, the only...
Prayer for the Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
CALL TO PRAYER: Let us celebrate God’s gifts to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, a valiant and tender-hearted woman. She lived and died, filled with hope and trust in God’s Providence amid the twists and turns of life. Let us join our hearts and voices in thanksgiving....
Professor Darrin Pufall Purdy Documents the Traditional Habit of the Sisters of Charity of New York
By Mindy Gordon, Director, Archives The archives of the Sisters of Charity of New York (SCNY) were fortunate to host Professor Darrin Pufall Purdy, MFA, Director of Theater and Costume Design at Boise State University, during research visits to the Mount Saint...
Sisters from the Korean Province of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill Visit SCNY
By Sr. Regina Bechtle, SCSix Sisters from the Korean province of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, Greensburg, PA, visited Mount Saint Vincent on July 19. Four 25-year jubilarians and two translators were warmly welcomed by our Sisters at the Convent. Our...
Sisters of Charity of New York Transfer of Leadership 2023-2027
Sisters: Mary Ann Daly, Mary Mc Cormick, Donna Dodge, Margaret O'Brien, Sheila Brosnan, and Margaret Egan By Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC“When you’re planning to take a long hike on a road you’ve never walked before - you’d better take a backpack with you.” That was the...
Advent is a time of waiting, of longing, of preparing the way. Read reflections for the Sundays of Advent.