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In Memoriam: Sister Audrey Boylan, SC
"She is always there when we need her, and her door is always open for the faculty and children." Sister Audrey Boylan (Sister Thomas Miriam) was born on November 24, 1929 in New York City, the only child of John and Florence Aubrey Boylan. Audrey attended...
In Memoriam: Sister Dorothy Gallant, SC
"I have experienced many miracles. I have seen God make a way out of no way in peoples’ lives…. Journeying with people through homelessness has been a tremendous blessing in my life." Sister Dorothy Gallant was born on July 1, 1938 in Webster,...
YCL: Sister Kathleen Aucoin, SC
I cannot remember a time when I did not want to be “a Sister,” as we would say. I loved my teachers and what drew me most firmly into walking in this way was how they loved one another, how they enjoyed being with us children and we with them. A number of my Canadian...
The Year of Consecrated Life
Pope Francis has called the Church to celebrate 2015 as the Year of Consecrated Life. He invites all religious to be people who “bear witness to the mercy and tenderness of the Lord” —an invitation very much in sync with our mission as Sisters of Charity of New York...
Sisters Hill Farm Reaches a Milestone
Sisters Hill Farm ended its 2014 season in November with a milestone achievement: one million pounds of vegetables harvested since the farm was started in 1998. Since its inception, the farm has donated one tenth of its produce to charity, bringing that total to...
Reflection for Feast of Christ the King–Nov. 23, 2014
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 – Ps. 23 – 1 Cor. 15: 20-26, 28; Matt. 25: 31-46“You break the power of evil and make all things new in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the universe….Free all the world to rejoice in his peace, to glory in his justice, to live in...
In Memoriam: Sister Marie Dolorosa Henn, SC
"She used her summers to volunteer in Saint Agatha Home, Nanuet. There she bonded with many children who looked forward to her return each year." Sister Marie Dolorosa Henn (Marianne) was born on January 27, 1930 in Manhattan, one of four daughters and...
Dental Dream Team Visits Guatemala
By Sisters Marie Tolle and Cecilia Harriendorf A dental team from Washington State recently volunteered their services at our clinics in Novillero and Nahaula, Guatemala. The energy and commitment of dentists Bart Roach, Greg Fradel, dental hygienist, Michelle...
In Memoriam: Sister Kathleen Marie Gregg, SC
"Those students whom she taught or counseled found her to be an enthusiastic teacher and a good listener." Sister Kathleen Gregg (Sister Michael Marie) was born in New York City on August 15, 1931. Her parents, Michael and Catherine Egan Gregg, had two...
Go And Do Likewise—Third Annual Sponsorship Conference Held at St. Vincent’s Westchester
The Third Annual Sponsorship Conference was held at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Harrison, NY, on Saturday, September 20, 2014. The audience of 100 included members of boards and advisory committees as well as presidents, executive directors, and directors of each...