Sister Karen Reflects on Papal Mass at MSG

Sister Karen Reflects on Papal Mass at MSG

As an admirer of Pope Francis from the moment of his introduction and greeting from the balcony at Saint Peter’s on March 13, 2013, I was thrilled to hear that I could have a ticket to the Mass at Madison Square Garden in New York. The long wait on lines running ten...
Pope Francis’ Visit to New York

Pope Francis’ Visit to New York

A few members of our Congregation and staff had the privilege of attending some of the events during Pope Francis’ historic visit to New York. We asked those who attended the Vespers Prayer Service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Mass at Madison Square Garden, or the...
Who Cares for Creation — and Why?

Who Cares for Creation — and Why?

Sept. 1 – This day has been declared by Pope Francis as World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. We offer the second of two reflections by our Sisters. Since 1995, a major focus of the Sisters of Charity of New York has been “to reverence creation in a spirit of...
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Sept. 1 – This day has been declared by Pope Francis as World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. We offer the first of two reflections by our Sisters. Walking with the People’s Climate Pilgrimage — One Step at a Time “Aha” moments come in many different ways. One...