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.
One Congregation Work Group Brings Associates Together
It was a warm and muggy Saturday afternoon in New York but a sunny and comfortable day in Guatemala when 39 sisters, associates, and companions from both countries gathered virtually for a retreat focusing on the experiences of being quarantined during the COVID-19...
Sisters Memorialized in Videos
Nine Sisters of Charity have gone home to God since the beginning of the pandemic. Our treasured tradition of paying tribute to our Sisters’ lives and sharing stories together as a Congregation is on hold right now, but the time will come when we will honor their...
SC Legacy: Sister Mary Frances Wallace, Founding SCNY Member
Sister Mary Frances Wallace, one of the founding Sisters of Charity of New York, died on this day in 1890 and is buried in the Sisters’ Cemetery at Mount Saint Vincent. Maria Wallace entered the community in Emmitsburg, Md., in 1832. A few years later, she was sent to...
SC Legacy: Sister Mary Kelly—A Smile that Cared
Almost every Sister of Charity has a story to tell. Unfortunately, many choose not to tell it or have it told. My friend, Sr. Mary Kelly (Sr. John Mary), was one of these Sisters. I realized this recently when I learned so many in the Congregation never knew her....
Sisters of Charity Saddened by Announced Closing of Twenty Archdiocesan Schools
We, the Sisters of Charity of New York, extend our heartfelt prayers and support to all children, parents, teachers, school and church staff/administrators, and all members of the Archdiocese of New York as we process the devastating news that twenty Catholic Schools...
Together as One
As the pandemic was spreading in New York in mid-April, Sr. Donna Dodge, President of the Congregation, had an idea: a prayer card with a thumbnail image of every Sister of Charity. Together as One includes a photo of every living Sister of Charity of New York as...
A Time of Deepening Contemplation
Despite the challenges of sheltering in place, the past months have been a time of deepening contemplation and a call to live the Beatitude: Blessed are they who mourn. As I understand what this blessing meant in Jesus’ time, to sorrow over the suffering of the people...
Employment Opportunity: Part Time Communications Associate
The Sisters of Charity of New York seek a Part Time Communications Associate for 10 +/– hours per week Under the supervision of the Director of External Communications, the Communications Associate will assist the Director with planning, organizing, and executing...
Spirituality
In this time when the Covid-19 pandemic still threatens, we open our hearts to Christ’s gift of the Spirit, to hope, compassion and new energy to serve those in need, near and far. Find inspiration in Charity Wisdom from our saints and friends.
With the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has become very small. Truly we are citizens of the world, as Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton said of herself. Pray with Charism Wisdom from our Charity saints and a special reflection for this challenging time.