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Some Thoughts for Labor Day Weekend
On this day we remember workers, especially those who labor long hours in difficult conditions for meager wages. We pray for those who are seeking work, for those whose jobs crush them instead of giving them satisfaction, for those who long for meaningful work that...
Who Cares for Creation — and Why?
Sept. 1 – This day has been declared by Pope Francis as World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. We offer the second of two reflections by our Sisters. Since 1995, a major focus of the Sisters of Charity of New York has been “to reverence creation in a spirit of...
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Sept. 1 – This day has been declared by Pope Francis as World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. We offer the first of two reflections by our Sisters. Walking with the People’s Climate Pilgrimage — One Step at a Time “Aha” moments come in many different ways. One...
Irish Central Article Hails the Work of SCNY
On July 16, 2015, IrishCentral.com posted an article written for the Irish Voice that praised the contributions of the Sisters of Charity, particularly in the mid-to-late 19th Century when Irish immigrants arrived in New York in large numbers. Author Turlough...
2015 Golf Outing Moves to Saint Andrew’s Golf Club
We are pleased to announce that our Annual Golf Outing will be held close to home this year at the beautiful Saint Andrew’s Golf Club in Hastings-on-the-Hudson, New York, on Thursday, October 1. New this Year: One hour golf clinic to begin at 3 pm for beginners and...
Reflection: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15
Readings: Revelation 11:19, 12:1-6, 10; Psalm 45; 1 Corinthians 15: 20-27; Luke 1: 39-56 A Woman Crowned with Twelve Stars Revelation is a strange and wonderful book, full of wild apocalyptic images yet imparting messages for those who have ears to hear, interpret,...
In Memoriam: Sister Elizabeth V. McLoughlin, SC
"Sister Elizabeth always reflected the joy, enthusiasm and love of her God whom she served faithfully as a Sister of Charity…" Sister Elizabeth McLoughlin (Sister Marie Matthew) was born on June 14, 1923 in New York City, one of two daughters born to...
In Memoriam: Sister Miriam Roberta Kiernan, SC
"She loved her students (“most days,” as she wryly noted), many of whom came from a background of poverty. Sister firmly believed that a good educational foundation was the best preparation for life that she could give them." Sister Miriam Roberta Kiernan...
In Memoriam: Sister Miriam Helen Callahan, SC
"Throughout her life she possessed a great passion for sowing the seeds of God’s love through education and example." Sister Miriam Helen Callahan (Margaret Mary) was born on January 10, 1917 in Manhattan, one of two daughters and one son of Patrick and...
2015 CMSV Graduate Makes Associate Commitment
In the presence of Sisters, Associates, family, and friends, the Sisters of Charity welcomed LeeAnn Brathwaite into the Associate Relationship program on July 20, 2015. The College of Mount Saint Vincent graduate came to know the Sisters in 2011 and has since been a...