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.
Elizabeth Seton College — An Educational First, 60 Years Ago
The following is from the Autumn 2020 issue of Vision. The Charity of Christ impels the Sisters of Charity to provide every service in our power. In 1898, that meant opening the first Catholic secondary school in Yonkers, Seton Academic Institute. After several...
The Villa at Mount Saint Vincent
Then & Now by SC ArchivesThe following is from the Autumn 2020 issue of Vision. The Villa is a 19th century cottage, one of three original structures that comprised the Fonthill estate when the Sisters of Charity of New York purchased the property in 1857....
Mass of Remembrance
The Mass of Remembrance, celebrated every year in November, is a time for the Congregation to join family and friends to remember and honor our sisters, associates and former members who died during the past year. This year, we especially remember the nine sisters for...
Sister Marie Paula Holdman Celebrates 100 Years of Life
The following is from the Autumn 2020 issue of Vision. Sister Marie Paula Holdman has spent her first century being a lifelong educator and student. She shares her passions for languages, the arts, travel, and education with everyone she meets. “I cannot state...
Sister Volunteers in the Archives
By Mindy S. Gordon, Director, Archives and Museum For American Archives Month this past October, we honor the assistance provided by sister volunteers in the Congregation’s Archives at Mount Saint Vincent. Each sister devotes time and provides extensive knowledge to...
November Through the Looking Glass
“The accidents of life separate us from our dearest friends; but let us not despond. God is like a looking-glass in which souls see each other. The more we are united to him by love, the nearer we are to those who belong to him.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, from...
Sr. Margaret Dennehy: Advocate for Primary School Libraries
The following is from the Autumn 2020 issue of Vision. For over 50 years, Sr. Margaret Dennehy has been actively engaged in elementary education, and for the past 25 years she has been advocating for primary school libraries in New York City. A highlight of her recent...
In Memoriam: Sister Catherine Smith, SC
In her busy life, there was always time for family and friends, former students, colleagues, and, in these later years, nursing staff, aides, and other Cabrini residents. Sister Catherine Smith (Sister Miriam Magdalen) was born January 3, 1919, in Manhattan, one...
Advent is a time of waiting, of longing, of preparing the way. Read reflections for the Sundays of Advent.