Sisters of Charity of New York
Now in our third century of living lives of love.
The Sisters of Charity of New York is a community of Roman Catholic women religious who share in the ongoing mission of Jesus. We do so by responding to the signs of the times in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. We strive to reveal God’s love in our lives and through our varied ministries with and for all in need, especially those living in poverty.
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Latest Issue of Vision
This issue of Vision features our sponsored ministries’ work to help those most affected by COVID-19. We provide reports from the larger ministries—Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, Elizabeth Seton Children’s and The New York Foundling—as well as Sisters Hill Farm, LEFSA, Casa de Esperanza, and Elizabeth Seton Women’s Center. Sr. Regina Bechtle provides an extensive report of the many ways charity is growing throughout the Congregation during this time of crisis. Click here to read/download.
September Providence
"Providence awaits me ... I say Amen to it." - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (CW 2, 181) – Elizabeth Bayley Seton Collected Writings, Vol. 2, 181 (Original quote: "Whatever providence awaits me consistent with that plea, I say Amen to it.") As Summer turns toward Autumn,...
In Memoriam: Sister Ellen M. Dunne, SC
She considered herself blessed to be a Catholic educator of the young, especially in preparing them for the sacraments of First Penance and First Eucharist. The Funeral Mass for Sr. Ellen Dunne was streamed from St. Margaret of Cortona Church on September 25. The...
Fall Appeal
Dear Friend, These are different and challenging times. We are so disappointed not to be with you at our annual Fall Luncheon on the beautiful Hudson River at Xaviar’s X2O this year. As you know, our Fall Luncheon is one of our major fundraisers to support the...
In Memoriam: Sister Anne Miriam Connellan, SC
She held high standards for her students, helping them achieve excellence in their work. Students will remember her for her kindness, generosity and dedication. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sr. Anne Miriam Connellan was streamed from St. Margaret of Cortona Church...
SC Legacy: The Sturdy Old Oaks
By Sister Elizabeth Vermaelen, SC Shortly before Elizabeth Boyle died (June 21, 1861) she was reflecting on the growth of the community and the passage of time. “But the sturdy old oaks were beginning to fall now. Ellen Timon and Susan Knott were gone and dear...
September 11, 2020 — We Remember
The staff at Sisters of Charity Center gathered in front of Le Gras Hall to pray and remember: This is a day of remembrance for all of us. It brings a flood of painful memories, but it also brings memories of the heroism of many people. Whatever our faith tradition,...
Sisters Celebrate Jubilee 2020
By Teri Tynes, Communications Associate Congratulations to our sisters who celebrated their 65th and 70th Jubilees at Mass on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The annual celebration, held on the same day as the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, commemorates the journey of the...
An Invitation to a Season of Creation 2020 Pilgrimage: Jubilee for Earth
“The entire material universe speaks of God’s love, his boundless affection for us. Soil, water, mountains: everything is, as it were, a caress of God.” Laudato Si 84 The Sisters of Charity of New York Office of Peace Justice and Integrity of Creation offers this...
Spirituality
In this time of continuing challenges, we pray for hope and healing for those who suffer, for resilience and compassion to serve those in need, and for trust in God’s loving Providence. Find inspiration in Charity Wisdom from our saints and friends.