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Sisters of Charity Teaching Tradition Continues at New Archbishop Hughes Center at 32 Prince Street
In 1822 the Sisters of Charity sent by Elizabeth Ann Seton to staff the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum opened the first free school there at St. Patrick’s at Mott and Prince Streets. In 1866 it became the first and oldest parochial school in New York City. St. Patrick’s...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Elizabeth Phelan, SC
Sister Mary Elizabeth will long be remembered by her students and their families for her kindness and compassion, as well as for all the knowledge she imparted to them. Sister Mary Elizabeth Phelan (Sister Raymond Marian) was born March 30, 1937 in Staten...
June 18, 2017 — Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
Readings: Deuteronomy 8: 2–3; 14–16; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 10: 16–17; John 6: 51–58 It’s a typical Sunday at the 9:45 Mass in my local parish. On the worn, lived-in faces of the parish’s elders who often frequent this Mass, I see faith and hope and endurance. Moms...
Quinnipiac University to host, “The shores of Amerikay: How Archbishop John J. Hughes and the Sisters of Charity of New York met the needs of Ireland’s Famine refugees,” on June 21st
Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University will host, “The Shores of Amerikay: How Archbishop John J. Hughes and the Sisters of Charity of New York met the needs of Ireland’s Famine refugees, a presentation by Turlough McConnell,” on Wednesday, June 21, at...
Charity Wisdom, Summer 2017
Summer, June–August, 2017 From centuries ago, the words of our founders still resound, full of wisdom and insight for today. Saints Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul, and Louise de Marillac invite us to deepen our relationships with Christ and hiss gift of the Holy...
Sunday, June 11, 2017 — Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
READINGS: Exodus 34: 4b–6, 8–9; Daniel 3: 52-55; 2 Corinthians 13: 11–13; John 3: 16–18 “How wonderful Your name in all the earth!” exclaims the psalmist about the living, awesome, tender mystery that we call God. The God whom our Christian tradition reveals as...
In Memoriam: Sister Loretto John Meehan, SC
Sister Loretto John was a kind, compassionate and caring person and had a marvelous sense of humor. Sister Loretto John Meehan (Anna “Josie”) was born May 27, 1928 in Manhattan, one of four girls and one boy of Martin and Mary White Meehan. Josie attended...
Friends, Partners in Ministry, Sisters and Associates Celebrate 200th Anniversary
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Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 2017
Readings: Acts 2:1–11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12:3b–7, 12–13; John 20: 19–23 You hear it everywhere this time of year, from excited graduates and proud family members alike: “I can’t believe that four whole years have gone by!” Time always seems to be flying...
May 28, 2017 — Reflection for Seventh Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 1: 12-14; Psalm 27; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17: 1-11a As we begin today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we find the eleven disciples in Jerusalem in the upper room along with Mary and some other women and other disciples. The time between...