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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,...
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....
In Memoriam: Sister Grace Anne Troisi, SC
Sister Grace touched and changed the lives of thousands by her presence, support and work. Sister Grace Anne was born July 2, 1926, in Mount Vernon, New York, one of five children —three daughters and two sons— of James and Alfonsina Farinari Troisi. Grace attended...
Sisters of Charity Stand with Our Dreamers
Supreme Court Ruling Provides Temporary Protection for DACA Recipients Our mission as Sisters of Charity of New York calls us “to strive to reveal God’s love…with and for all in need.” The ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States as it affects our DACA...
To Heaven on Horseback
“If only we keep courage, we will go to heaven on horseback instead of idling and creeping along.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Collected Writings [CW] 2:156) St. Elizabeth Ann is looking toward the sunset, pondering heaven. At second glance, Betty looks to have mounted...
June 14, 2020 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Readings: Deuteronomy 8:2–3, 14B-16A; Psalm 147:12–20; 1 Corinthians 10:16–17; John 6:51–58 Today, we celebrate the real presence of the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ in the elements of the Eucharist. But, in these difficult times, when we are not...
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – June 7, 2020
Readings: Exodus 34: 4–6, 8–9; Daniel 3: 52–56; 2 Corinthians 13:11–13; John 3:16–18 My parents, who were born in Ireland, looked forward each year to the arrival of a small box from the “old country” that contained fresh shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day. My mom always...
Sisters of Charity Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Racism in the United States
The Sisters of Charity of New York stand in solidarity with all who are enraged and distressed by the cruel and senseless killing of George Floyd. This action, committed in fewer than nine minutes by a professional police officer, a man entrusted to uphold the law and...
May 31, 2020 – Solemnity of Pentecost
Readings: Acts 2:1–11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12:3B–7, 12-13; John 20:19–23 “You of comforters, the best; You the soul’s most welcome guest… Solace in the midst of woe.” (from the Sequence of Pentecost) On this vibrant feast day,...