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First Annual Fall Luncheon Enjoyed by Sellout Crowd
Xaviar's X20 in Yonkers was the setting for the very successful first annual Fall Luncheon. There was an energy present from the moment the first guests entered the room, an energy that remained throughout the entire day. Guests were clearly happy to be a part of this...
Prayer Service for the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
In the name of God be attentive to the needs of those whom God has entrusted to your guidance. St. Vincent de Paul September 27th is the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul. We invite you to download the Feast of St-Vincent de Paul prayer service and join us in prayer. To...
Golden Jubilarians Celebrated
by Patricia McGowan, SC September 6, 2014 New York City was the place to be in 1964. It was a city of possibilities. The New York Worlds Fair was opening in Queens: its theme was “Peace through Understanding.” The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge finally connected Staten...
Prayer Service to Commemorate the 240th Birthday of Elizabeth Seton
Join us on August 28th in celebrating the 240th birthday of our founder, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. The following prayer service was prepared by Sister Regina Bechtle.[hr] INTRODUCTION: 200 years ago Elizabeth Ann Seton turned 40. The world knew war, violence,...
In Memoriam: Sister Marilda Joseph Aeillo
"You often wonder after taking care of so many children, how they turn out. Then you see the good people they become and it gives you a good feeling." Sister Marilda Joseph (Theresa) was born on August 15, 1916 in New York City. She was one of five...
Sr. Katherine Seibert, MD, Honored in Sullivan County
On Thursday, August 21, Sr. Katherine Seibert, MD, was recognized for her contributions in health care, along with six others in the community as "Women Who Make a Difference" by the SUNY Sullivan Foundation in Rock Hill, New York. The co-honorees were: Lisa...
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center–Children’s Rehabilitation Center on News12 Westchester
The Children's Rehabilitation Center (CRC) will be featured on News12 Westchester tomorrow, August 20, 2014, at 5 p.m. The special will focus on Shaun, a 2-year-old with multiple, complex medical diagnoses who receives services at the Children's Rehabilitation Center....
Prayer for Peace
As world leaders seek peaceful solutions to violent and unjust situations throughout the world, and as Pope Francis calls for prayer and action for peace, we offer this reflection by Sister Mary McCormick, SC:There is a longing in the hearts of all who follow the...
Feasts of Mary’s Assumption and Nativity
For the feasts of Mary’s Assumption (August 15) and her Nativity (September 8), we offer these reflections from an 1807 journal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and from two contemporary Sisters of Charity:Assumption – Blessed Lord grant me that humility and love which has...
Sisters of Charity ESL Classes Resume in September
The Sisters of Charity are offering free evening English-as- a-Second-Language classes. Learn to read and write English. Improve everyday conversationskills. First time students register on Monday or Wednesday, September 22 and 24, from 4 to 7 PM at the Sisters of...