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In Memoriam: Sister Kathleen Tracey, SC
Sister Kathleen truly implemented the College of Mount Saint Vincent’s legacy in word and action—Teach Me Goodness and Discipline and Knowledge. Sister Kathleen Tracey, formerly Sister Kathleen Marie, was born December 16, 1925, in Teaneck, New Jersey. She was the...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Adele Henze, SC
Sister Mary Adele saw needs and did what she could to assist them. Over 40 years ago, a guidance counselor in elementary school was rare. Sister Mary Adele Henze, formerly Sister Marie Raymond, was born November 4, 1930, in the Bronx, New York. She was one of five...
In Memoriam: Sister Ellen Quirke, SC
Sister Ellen brought her keen mind and perceptive insights to matters of the Congregation, Church, and the global community. Sister Ellen Quirke, formerly Sister Ellen Marie, was born November 26, 1926, in Manhattan, the only daughter of four children of...
Reflections on the Synod for a Synodal Church
By Jean Flannelly, SC Reading the goals for the Synod for a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission, I found myself pulled in two different directions. My first and overwhelming one was like the Jewish exiles returning from captivity (Psalm 126)—I was...
On A Happy Note ♪♫
By Eileen McGrory, SC The College of Mount Saint Vincent Conservatory presented its first concert on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception on the campus of Mount Saint Vincent. Musical selections were offered by the CMSV Community...
Presente: God’s Dream Lives in the South Bronx
By Regina Bechtle, SC Sr. Trudé Collins (bottom, 2nd from right) at a Multi-Service Center in the South Bronx The Constitution of the Sisters of Charity calls us to recognize that “every Christian has a vocation to ministry” and to collaborate with others “to develop...
Spotlight: Partners in Ministry | Nadia Owens, Trustee
Nadia is the Head of Global Total Rewards and Performance at DXC Technology where she is responsible for designing and delivering globally inclusive compensation, benefits and performance management solutions that support the well-being of employees. She partners with...
Sisters Gather for Luncheon at Seton Village
Nearly 80 sisters and staff members gathered in Seton Village in Nanuet on May 24, 2022, for a spring luncheon. Such in-person events had been postponed since the pandemic began in 2020, so it was a festive occasion. Sisters traveled from Mount Saint Vincent Convent,...
Mother Seton Circle Spotlight: Nicholas and Rose Mary Helfenstein
Rose Mary and Nick Helfenstein and their daughters Julia and Grace. Nicholas W. Helfenstein and his wife, Rose Mary, are Sisters of Charity supporters and members of the Mother Seton Circle. “Nick,” as most know him, shares a personal connection to the sisters, which...
Growing Healthful Food at Sisters Hill Farm
By Ella Schwarzbaum, Assistant Farmer The farm season is now well underway! When I talk to friends and family about what we are growing at the farm, someone is always bound to ask if we grow organically. Ella brings in the eggplant harvest, all picked in just a few...