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February 7, 2016 — Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8; Psalm 138: 1-5,7-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 The readings which end the short period of ordinary time focus on the call of God’s servants – Isaiah and Peter — as we look forward to the start of Lent in a few days. They each...
Sisters Celebrate Jubilee
Congratulations to our twenty-three Sisters who celebrate their anniversaries as Sisters of Charity today. Sister Marion Halpin (left) celebrates 75 years; Sister Maria Louis Octavio and Sister Elizabeth Stelmack celebrate 65 years (right). Also celebrating are:...
February 2, 2016 — The Presentation of Our Lord
Readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 By the time February comes we are already feeling that winter is too long even if we have been spared cold days and numerous snow events. Groundhog Day offers a bit of a distraction as we put our...
January 31, 2016 — Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
READINGS: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 14-17; Psalm 71; 1 Corinthians 12: 31-13:13; Luke 4:21-30 PROPHETS AND LOVERS “Hearts on Fire” was the theme of my congregation’s 2015 Assembly, a once-every-four-year gathering to set our direction and elect our leaders. One memorable...
January 24, 2016 — Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
READINGS: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30; Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Last Sunday at Mass, we heard that we are called to proclaim “God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.” It seems to me that we do this in our homes, our convents, in our...
NY Times Columnist Frank Bruni Showcases Mount Saint Vincent’s Excellence in Higher Education
New York Times Op-Ed Columnist Frank Bruni used the College of Mount Saint Vincent to illustrate the vital role of independent colleges in a recent speech to nearly 400 college and university presidents. Resources from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) 2016...
In Memoriam: Sister Rosemary O’Donnell, SC
"All who knew Sister Rosemary will remember her kind and gentle ways, her beautiful smile, and her dedication to education and the children she taught, as well as their parents and families." Sister Rosemary O’Donnell (Sister Regina Joseph) was born on August...
January 17, 2016 — 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
READINGS: Isaiah 62: 1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12: 4-11; John 2: 1-11 The Wedding Feast at Cana More than 20 years ago 18 pilgrims climbed into our tour bus. We were leaving Jerusalem with Sister Eileen Storey, SC, leading us onward to our first full day in Israel....
Mother Seton Circle Monthly Donor Program
Like many other organizations, the Sisters of Charity have very faithful and supporting benefactors who give generously to our mission. One of the ways to encourage financial support is to offer a monthly giving program, which enables participants to include us in...
Daily Prayer to End Human Trafficking
The Sisters of Charity of New York are committed to healping end the tragedy of human trafficking. Yesterday, January 11, was National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. In union with those who are committed to this fight, we are asking all to join us in a daily...