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 Saints Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac. We strive to reveal God’s love in our lives and in our varied ministries with and for all in need, especially those living in poverty.
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Our Spring Benefit, held virtually on May 20, is our largest annual fundraiser which provides the resources needed to continue the work and outreach of our ministries. We invite you to watch this incredible event. Click here.
Latest Issue of Vision
The summer issue highlights the 50 years of the Sisters of Charity’s involvement in Guatemala, including a historical overview, profiles of the sisters missioned there, and health care services. Additional features include the blessing of a tree at Mount Saint Vincent in celebration of Laudato Si’. Click here to read/download.
Heart of a Missionary — Sisters Missioned in Guatemala
The following is from the Summer 2021 issue of Vision. Since 1971, seventeen Sisters of Charity from the U.S. have served in Guatemala in the fields of health care, religious education, pastoral care, formation, and integrated human and spiritual development....
Health Care in the Highlands
By Sheila Brosnan, SC Expectant mothers wait to be weighed at Clinica Mariana, Nueva Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan. The following is from the Summer 2021 issue of Vision. When the Sisters of Charity arrived in Guatemala in 1971, the anticipated life span of...
Caring for Our Common Home
by Sister Mary Ann Garisto from the Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation Sr. Mary Ann Garisto The following is from the Summer 2021 issue of Vision. In the spirit of Laudato Si’, we may want to consider ways to reduce our carbon footprint and take better...
The Guatemalan Mission — 1971 – 2021
The following is from the Summer 2021 issue of Vision. by Mary Mc Cormick, SC New York Sisters of Charity have always cherished Elizabeth Seton’s understanding of her desire to be known as a “citizen of the world.” Sr. Marie Immaculata Burke provided care to...
In Memoriam: Sister Kathleen T. Sullivan, SC
Sister Kathleen received a BA in History from the College of Mount Saint Vincent, an MS in Education from Fordham University and a Sixth Year Certificate in Supervision and Administration from the College of Staten Island. She was also awarded New York State Permanent...
From a Small Seed, A New Community Grows
July 31 marks the foundation day when Elizabeth Seton began the community in Emmitsburg. By Regina Bechtle, SC On a hot summer day in 1809, a group of women made their way to a lush valley in the rolling hills of northern Maryland, near the village of Emmitsburg. They...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Damian Gardner, SC
Sister Damian’s gentleness endeared her to parents and children, especially as a first-grade teacher. Sister Mary Damian Gardner (Dolores Ann) was born October 1, 1930, in Hawthorne, New York. She was one of five children, four sons and a daughter, of Michael and...
A Summer to Remember: Cooper Union Students at the Barbara Ford Peacebuilding Center
For six weeks this summer the Barbara Ford Peacebuilding Center is hosting three undergraduate engineering students from the Albert Nerken School of Engineering at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. The Guatemala experience is the newest element...
This season brings many challenges: to continue the hard work of protecting all from the coronavirus, to work for healing of broken persons and unjust structures, to hold the common good as central. Pray with seasonal Charity Wisdom from our saints and friends.