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.
Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
January 4, 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of Elizabeth Ann Seton's death. Elizabeth Ann Seton Wife, mother, foundress, saint. Her steadfast fidelity, unwavering hope, astute ability to trust in her own experiences, make her a woman for our times as for her own....
Epiphany Reflections
EPIPHANY… … sign, summons… … star, angels’ song... … response, risk, search… … revelation, discovery, faith SEEKERS OF GOD, CALLED & SENT… Mary and Joseph – Shepherds and sages – Simeon and Anna – Elizabeth Seton, Elizabeth Boyle & the early...
In Memoriam: Sister Grace Thérèse Murray, SC
Sister Grace was a dynamic teacher who believed that education was the door to a better future for her students, no matter their age, and she dedicated her life to this value. Sister Grace Thérèse Murray (Grace Theresa) was born August 30, 1927, in Atlantic City, New...
Christmas Blessings
Into this year of bruised and battered dreams, in our ravaged lands and oceans, on the fringes of our stillborn hopes, grace — our grace — comes to meet us in a child, a star, in shepherds and foreigners. God’s love, once made flesh in Jesus, longs to be born anew in...
Christmas Season Visits to Our Sisters’ Grave Sites
It was four full days after the snowstorm that left more than a foot of snow. Blacktop and roadbeds were visible everywhere, thanks to the expert job done by the cleaning crews. I set out for Poughkeepsie’s St. Peter’s Cemetery and met up with Associate Lisa Shay to...
Historic Zoom Meeting Joins Congregation in Advent Waiting
“Are you not under my protection?” The words that Our Lady of Guadalupe spoke to Juan Diego seemed to be directed to Sisters of Charity, Associates and Companions in the U.S. and in Guatemala as they met on her feast day, December 12, 2020, for their first-ever...
Christmas Events at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Manhattan: Photographs, 1943 – 1985
with Reminiscences by Sr. Karen Helfenstein St. Vincent’s Hospital, Manhattan, the first Catholic hospital in New York City, began in a brownstone on East 13th Street in 1849 and grew into a large main campus at West 12th Street and 7th Avenue. The campus included a...
Sisters of Charity Renew Tradition and Vows on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
“Loving God, raise what is awakening in us up to your light that we may better discern the action of your Spirit calling us forth in this dawning age of Charity Rising, now more than ever!” The Sisters of Charity of New York customarily renew their vows every December...
Advent is a time of waiting, of longing, of preparing the way. Read reflections for the Sundays of Advent.