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SC Legacy: Sister Mary Frances Wallace, Founding SCNY Member
Sister Mary Frances Wallace, one of the founding Sisters of Charity of New York, died on this day in 1890 and is buried in the Sisters’ Cemetery at Mount Saint Vincent. Maria Wallace entered the community in Emmitsburg, Md., in 1832. A few years later, she was sent to...
SC Legacy: Sister Mary Kelly—A Smile that Cared
Almost every Sister of Charity has a story to tell. Unfortunately, many choose not to tell it or have it told. My friend, Sr. Mary Kelly (Sr. John Mary), was one of these Sisters. I realized this recently when I learned so many in the Congregation never knew her....
Sisters of Charity Saddened by Announced Closing of Twenty Archdiocesan Schools
We, the Sisters of Charity of New York, extend our heartfelt prayers and support to all children, parents, teachers, school and church staff/administrators, and all members of the Archdiocese of New York as we process the devastating news that twenty Catholic Schools...
Together as One
As the pandemic was spreading in New York in mid-April, Sr. Donna Dodge, President of the Congregation, had an idea: a prayer card with a thumbnail image of every Sister of Charity. Together as One includes a photo of every living Sister of Charity of New York as...
A Time of Deepening Contemplation
Despite the challenges of sheltering in place, the past months have been a time of deepening contemplation and a call to live the Beatitude: Blessed are they who mourn. As I understand what this blessing meant in Jesus’ time, to sorrow over the suffering of the people...
Employment Opportunity: Part Time Communications Associate
The Sisters of Charity of New York seek a Part Time Communications Associate for 10 +/– hours per week Under the supervision of the Director of External Communications, the Communications Associate will assist the Director with planning, organizing, and executing...
Summer Appeal 2020
Spiritual bonds grow deeper undaunted by social distancing… Dear Friends, At the start of 2020, who could have imagined the crisis that would sweep the world — especially our beloved New York community? Whether affected by the virus itself or simply the anxiety and...
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and St. Vincent’s Hospital Hold Unity Prayer Service on Racism
On June 11, 2020, the workplace communities at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers and Saint Vincent’s Hospital Westchester in Harrison, gathered to pray a lunchtime vigil, Here for You in Unity about Racism. The frontline staff encouraged the administration to,...
Employment Opportunity: Program Director at Vincent’s Village, Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation
The Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation (SCHDC) is seeking a full time Program Director at Vincent’s Village Apartments. SCHDC is a not-for-profit organization established in 1986 to provide affordable and supportive housing in New York. It is a...
June 21, 2020 – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Father’s Day
Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 69; Romans 5:12–15; Matthew 10:26–33 We know certainly that our God calls us to a holy life, that He gives us every grace, every abundant grace, and … this grace is able to carry us through every obstacle and difficulty. (St....