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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Christmas Appeal
After enduring much uncertainty this year, we can all relate to the anxiety Mary and Joseph must have felt on that holy night, not knowing where they would find shelter. It was in the humblest of settings—a stable and manger—that the baby Jesus came into the world. In the midst of great hardship, an even greater joy was born … a joy “for all the people.” Read more…
Latest Issue of Vision
This winter issue of Vision commemorates the 200th anniversary of the death of Elizabeth Seton. Sister Sheila Brosnan explains how Seton, a New Yorker, came to see herself as a “citizen of the world,” while Sister Mary E. Mc Cormick sheds light on her ancestry. For our own times and road to racial justice, Sister Regina Bechtle profiles Pierre Toussaint and Sister Thea Bowman. In a richly illustrated article, archivist Mindy Gordon highlights the artifacts of the Congregation’s museum that are being donated to the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg. Click here to read/download.
Litany of Elizabeth Ann Seton
Elizabeth, loving daughter Encourage in all children obedience and love Elizabeth, troubled teenager Speak to today’s confused, sometimes abused young people Elizabeth, Faithful wife Grant gifts of love and generosity to all spouses Elizabeth, caring mother Share your...
Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
January 4, 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of Elizabeth Ann Seton's death. Elizabeth Ann Seton Wife, mother, foundress, saint. Her steadfast fidelity, unwavering hope, astute ability to trust in her own experiences, make her a woman for our times as for her own....
Epiphany Reflections
EPIPHANY… … sign, summons… … star, angels’ song... … response, risk, search… … revelation, discovery, faith SEEKERS OF GOD, CALLED & SENT… Mary and Joseph – Shepherds and sages – Simeon and Anna – Elizabeth Seton, Elizabeth Boyle & the early...
In Memoriam: Sister Grace Thérèse Murray, SC
Sister Grace was a dynamic teacher who believed that education was the door to a better future for her students, no matter their age, and she dedicated her life to this value. Sister Grace Thérèse Murray (Grace Theresa) was born August 30, 1927, in Atlantic City, New...
Christmas Blessings
Into this year of bruised and battered dreams, in our ravaged lands and oceans, on the fringes of our stillborn hopes, grace — our grace — comes to meet us in a child, a star, in shepherds and foreigners. God’s love, once made flesh in Jesus, longs to be born anew in...
Christmas Season Visits to Our Sisters’ Grave Sites
It was four full days after the snowstorm that left more than a foot of snow. Blacktop and roadbeds were visible everywhere, thanks to the expert job done by the cleaning crews. I set out for Poughkeepsie’s St. Peter’s Cemetery and met up with Associate Lisa Shay to...
Historic Zoom Meeting Joins Congregation in Advent Waiting
“Are you not under my protection?” The words that Our Lady of Guadalupe spoke to Juan Diego seemed to be directed to Sisters of Charity, Associates and Companions in the U.S. and in Guatemala as they met on her feast day, December 12, 2020, for their first-ever...
Christmas Events at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Manhattan: Photographs, 1943 – 1985
with Reminiscences by Sr. Karen Helfenstein St. Vincent’s Hospital, Manhattan, the first Catholic hospital in New York City, began in a brownstone on East 13th Street in 1849 and grew into a large main campus at West 12th Street and 7th Avenue. The campus included a...
The words of our Saints Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul, and Louise de Marillac guide us as we seek to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. Pray with seasonal Charity Wisdom from our saints and friends.