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ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was born Elizabeth Ann Bayley on August 28, 1774 in New York City. Her remarkable life spans the full spectrum of human experience.

For nearly 200 years, the Sisters of Charity of New York have met the challenges of the times and ministered to the needs of the poor. The Congregation's history begins with its foundress, Elizabeth Ann Seton, who was later canonized as the first American-born saint. Read more »

2009 Jubilees
Learn which of our Sisters
celebrate Jubilees this year »

A New Way
to Stay in Touch

2009
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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of the Day »

OUR MISSION

Living Lives of Love...
OUR MISSION AS SISTERS OF CHARITY IS
TO SHARE IN THE ONGOING MISSION OF JESUS

by responding to the signs of the times
in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul
and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,

by revealing the Father’s love in our lives
and in our varied ministries
with and for all in need,
especially the poor.

In 2009, we celebrated the 200th
anniversary of Mother Seton’s founding
of the Sisters of Charity.
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January: a new year of grace, God’s gift to us. It is a time to begin anew, to give thanks for Light.
Refresh your spirit with Charity Wisdom from our founders, prayerful thoughts from four of our Sisters, and a reflection on living in the now by Sr. Regina Bechtle.

New volunteer opportunities
at the John A. Coleman School
in White Plains, NY

WHAT'S NEW

The 2009 Christmas Card
from the
Sisters of Charity
of New York »

Upcoming Events »
Updated 1/14/10
College of Mt. St. Vincent
Winter Alum Retreat, Online Discernment Retreat,
and more...

Recent Events »
Updated 12/28/09

Sisters Celebrate
their Sponsored
Ministries

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View historic photos that
greeted guests at our
Sponsorship Celebration »

Sr. Dorothy Metz, President,
Sisters of Charity of New York

Welcome to our website...
Dear Reader,
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the new website of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York.

Whether you are here for specific information about our Congregation, out of curiosity, or you arrived on our site by accident, we hope that you stay with us for awhile. Find out about our founders…St. Vincent de Paul, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Louise de Marillac…, about our past and current ministries, our spirituality, and about issues that are important to us. Also, discover how you can join with us in prayer, in membership, as a volunteer or an associate, or in support of our works with and on behalf of the poor.

We hope that you enjoy your stay!