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
COVID-19 became part of our existence just as we were adding the final touches to the Spring 2020 issue of Vision. The importance of the SC Housing Development Corp. looms larger than ever as Vincent’s Village moves closer to providing much-needed housing for our seniors. Also in this issue, Sister Regina Bechtle composed a special Charity Wisdom in a Time of Shared Crisis; we recall the SC response to the Spanish Flu pandemic in Shamokin, Pa.; Sister Miriam Anne Brennan celebrates 100 years of life in May 2020, and more. Click here to read/download.
Sisters of Charity Leadership Team Encourages Discernment of Values in Upcoming Elections
As we near election time, we would like to remind each of us, ourselves included, of the solemn responsibility that lies before us in choosing our elected leaders. The Sisters of Charity of New York would particularly like to take this opportunity to remind our...
May 10, 2020 – Fifth Sunday of Easter/Mother’s Day
Readings: Acts 6:1–7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2:4–9; John 14:1–12 Today’s Gospel reading from John is part of Jesus’ instruction to the apostles at their last Passover meal. It is familiar to us because it is often read at funerals. What do the apostles have to be troubled...
Prayer for the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac — May 9, 2020
During this time of pandemic, death, social isolation, economic uncertainty and disrupted lives, we listen to the wisdom of Louise, ask for her assistance and come before our God to pray for our broken world. Let us pray: Louise, you who so frequently were faced with...
In Memoriam: Sister Marguerite McGilly, SC
Early in her community life, when asked how she would like to be remembered, she wrote, “as a caring, prayerful, dedicated woman of service.” Sister Marguerite McGilly (Sister Regina Richard) was born May 29, 1937, in Manhattan, one of three daughters of Thomas and...
May 3, 2020 — Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)
Readings: Acts 2:14A, 36–41; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:20B–25; John 10:1–10 Multicolored images and symbols of the Good Shepherd have appeared throughout the ages from catacombs to the internet from the imagination of artists. Across the field from the Formation House in...
May 3, 2020, Good Shepherd Sunday — World Day of Prayer for Vocations
He calls us by name and we follow Jesus is the open door that gives access to the sheep. He is the Good Shepherd — our only source of salvation. He is good, that is, noble — different from those shepherds, who would permit wolves to devour their sheep. He gives his...
New York Times Pays Tribute to Sister Patricia McGowan
Sister Patricia McGowan, who died on April 19, 2020, was featured in the New York Time column, Those We've Lost. As the column states, “The coronavirus pandemic has taken an incalculable death toll. This series is designed to put names and faces to the numbers.” Click...
The First Emergency Hospital in Central Park: St. Joseph’s Military Hospital and the Sisters of Charity of New York, 1862–1867
During times of great challenge, inspiration may be sought by examining the trials and lessons of historic events. While the devastation of the coronavirus COVID-19 extends globally, in the United States the epicenter is New York City. With the prospect of an...
Spirituality
In this Spring and Eastertide unlike any other, new life still bursts forth. Christ still rises; our hope is not in vain! 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.