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In Memoriam: Sr. Sheila Normoyle
Sister Sheila’s devotion to each of the young children who came into her care at Saint Agatha was clearly seen. She was truly a mother to each one, watching over them carefully and attending to all their needs during those early years of life. For Easter, Christmas,...
Star-Gazer: Elizabeth Seton’s Journey of Faith
By Sr. Mary Mc Cormick Epiphany, season of journeys, offers starlight as guide for the yet uncharted paths of our own interior life. With the Magi and Elizabeth Ann, we ‘walk by faith and not by sight.’ Leader: Star of Bethlehem, you were sent to guide the Magi...
Statement from the Sisters of Charity of New York on the Appointment of Bishop Hicks as Archbishop of New York
The Sisters of Charity of New York welcome the Holy Father's appointment of Bishop Hicks as the next Archbishop of New York. We receive this moment with prayer and hope, mindful of the immense pastoral responsibility entrusted to the Archbishop of New York and the...
“You Are Not Alone”: A Statement of Solidarity with Somali Communities in the U.S.
Artwork by Rick Frausto We stand in solidarity with Somali Americans, immigrants, and refugees across the United States. We reject in the strongest possible terms dehumanizing language or blanket insults — no community should ever be dismissed as “garbage.” Each...
In Memoriam: Sr. Yolanda Bonitch
Sister Yolanda was among a select group named to receive the Alfred P. Sloan Public Service Award. At the ceremony, she was acknowledged for her ingenuity and relentless energy that introduced the world of books to underprivileged children and their families in city...
When Women Are Mocked, The Church Must Speak
Elizabeth and Louise have seen a lot over the centuries — but they'd still shake their heads at what happened this week. When a woman reporter is publicly mocked by the President of the United States as "piggy," and every man in the room stays silent, the message to...
Statement of Support for the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Call for Humane Immigration Policy
The Sisters of Charity of New York applaud the courageous and unequivocal statement issued today by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops opposing the “indiscriminate mass deportation of people.” Their words acknowledge a truth we see daily in our...
In Memoriam: Sr. Kathleen McHugh
Sister Kathleen saw her many years of ministry as a natural flow of responding to others in need of care at various stages of life. From three-and four-year-olds experiencing little stability in their lives to seniors in need, she affected the lives of many in their...
U.S. Government Receives Failing Grade During Shutdown
GOSPEL VALUES REPORT CARD COMMENTS For more than 200 years, the Sisters of Charity of New York, founded by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton-the first American-born saint-have taught, healed, sheltered, and served tens of thousands across this nation. Together we represent over...
Young Voices Shine on Saint Vincent’s Feast Day at Convent Station
By Diandra Garcia-Heredia Advocacy and Program Coordinator at PJIC Office On Saint Vincent’s Feast Day, I had the wonderful opportunity to be welcomed by Sr. Maryanne Tracey, SC, and the community of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station, New...
