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 »
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR
MINISTRIES
 Serving the Poor
and Disenfranchised
Wherever We Are Needed.
Guatemala
Novillero, Ixtahuacan, and Nahuala...
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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 celebrate the 200th anniversary
of Mother Seton’s founding of
the Sisters of Charity.
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WHAT'S NEW
• Seton Spirituality Series: Sisters Nancy Kellar and Pauline Cinquini will lead this reflection.
Reflections follow the 12:15 pm Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church/Seton Shrine in lower Manhattan. Wednesday,
Dec. 10. Free admission. No reservations necessary. Refreshments will be served. More details »
• Prayer for Real: Listen to our Sisters and Associates as they reflect on God’s surprising presence in this season of thankful, hope-filled Advent waiting. Click here »
• Charity Wisdom from Our Founders: The words of our founders still resound, full of wisdom and insight for today. The Virgin of Guadalupe and Saints Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul, and Louise de Marillac are our companions during these days of Advent. Click here »
• Recent Events: "New York Foundling Hospital to Mark 140th Year with "Homecoming" Drive and more of the latest news. Click here » |
 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!
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