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Getting to Know You: Sister Joan Anderson, SC
By Lorraine Cooper, SC In 2007 Sr. Joan Anderson became one of our retirees at the Convent of Mount Saint Vincent. In spite of rheumatoid arthritis, she can be seen managing convent finances or acting as receptionist at the front desk with her crochet hook or...
In Memoriam: Sister Jane Maria Hoehn, SC
Her kindness, compassion, love of all God’s people, and sense of humor made her someone with whom people could talk easily. Sister Jane Maria Hoehn (Elizabeth Jane) was born in Ridgewood, Queens, on March 25, 1924, one of two daughters of George and...
Eulogy for Sister Rita Meaney, SC
The following eulogy for Sister Rita Meaney was offered by Sister Margaret O’Brien on Monday, October 23, at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Mount Saint Vincent. Did you know that the artists who create great tapestries work completely from the back of the...
In Memoriam: Sister Rita Meaney, SC
Sister Rita considered it a privilege to have the opportunity to serve children and families in need… Sister Rita Meaney (Sister Maureen Catherine) was born in Bronx, NY, on October 7, 1924, one of three daughters and three sons of Patrick and Katherine...
In Memoriam: Sister Helen Murphy, SC
With her quiet strength and thoughtful nature, Sister Helen dedicated a total of 45 years to the special call of child care service to the poor with humility and expertise. Sister Helen Murphy (Sister Marian Jeanne) was born July 8, 1923 in Yonkers, New...
Remembering Our Sisters on All Souls Day
Dear Friends, In today’s world, it can be hard to find support when we’re mourning the loss of a loved one. We all need a spiritual community that helps us feel less alone in such times, and more at peace with God and with our dear departed. The Sisters of Charity...
Getting to Know You: Sister Genevieve Wetmore, SC
By Lorraine Cooper, SC Sister Genevieve’s first assigned ministry as a Sister of Charity was to be a first-grade teacher at St. Margaret of Crotona School in the Bronx. Being an early-childhood teacher was to be her joy and privilege for the next fifty-five years. She...
Cathedral High School Honors the Sisters of Charity
By Margaret Egan, SC Cathedral High School’s gracious request to honor the Sisters of Charity in celebration of their 200th Anniversary of Arrival in New York City culminated in a memorable celebratory event on Friday, September 22, 2017. Sisters who had...
Another Great Anniversary Event at the Fall 2017 Luncheon
The skies were bright on September 13 as we continued the celebration of our 200th Anniversary at Xaviar’s X2O in Yonkers for the Fourth Annual Fall Luncheon. In addition to great food and friendship, the sold-out crowd was treated to over fifty basket raffle prizes...
We Stand in Support of Dreamers
We, the Sisters of Charity of New York, are deeply concerned about the situation of young persons affected by the suspension of DACA protections. DACA was a common-sense path to stability for families, communities, and local economies, and a reaffirmation of American...