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 Saints Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac. We strive to reveal God’s love in our lives and in our varied ministries with and for all in need, especially those living in poverty.
Love Can Make Labor Light
-By Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC Labor Day was first observed in 1894, 120 years after Elizabeth Bayley Seton’s August 28th birthday. While she never knew about the holiday, she certainly experienced hard work. As a married woman in New York City, Elizabeth Seton knew...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Lou Steele, SC
Sister Mary Lou followed a call to full-time ministry as an advocate for those on the margins by meeting social needs made more visible after the turbulent sixties. Sister Mary Lou Steele, Sister Elizabeth Maureen, was born December 21, 1925, in Manhattan, the only...
Prayer for the Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
CALL TO PRAYER: Let us celebrate God’s gifts to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, a valiant and tender-hearted woman. She lived and died, filled with hope and trust in God’s Providence amid the twists and turns of life. Let us join our hearts and voices in thanksgiving....
Professor Darrin Pufall Purdy Documents the Traditional Habit of the Sisters of Charity of New York
By Mindy Gordon, Director, Archives The archives of the Sisters of Charity of New York (SCNY) were fortunate to host Professor Darrin Pufall Purdy, MFA, Director of Theater and Costume Design at Boise State University, during research visits to the Mount Saint...
In Memoriam: Sister Patricia A. Morgan, SC
Sister Patricia was very loyal to family members and the many friends she made along the way. Her soft Irish wit, often wrapped in a literary quote and a broad gentle smile, was a gift to receive. Sister Patricia Ann Morgan, Sister Marie Ursula, was born January 17,...
Sisters from the Korean Province of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill Visit SCNY
By Sr. Regina Bechtle, SCSix Sisters from the Korean province of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, Greensburg, PA, visited Mount Saint Vincent on July 19. Four 25-year jubilarians and two translators were warmly welcomed by our Sisters at the Convent. Our...
Sisters of Charity of New York Transfer of Leadership 2023-2027
Sisters: Mary Ann Daly, Mary Mc Cormick, Donna Dodge, Margaret O'Brien, Sheila Brosnan, and Margaret Egan By Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC“When you’re planning to take a long hike on a road you’ve never walked before - you’d better take a backpack with you.” That was the...
In Memoriam: Sister Constance Kelly, SC
Sister Constance's motivation in ministry was to respond to where she heard cries for justice while her contemplative side delighted in observing color in nature and her surroundings. Sister Constance Marie Kelly, formerly Sister Marian Bernard, was born...
Seeds of Transformative Justice Growing in the SCNY Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation
Sr. Mary Morley (L), from the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, and Sr. Carol De Angelo (R), from the Sisters of Charity of New York, discuss Congregation collaboration on Climate Change at our 2023 joint General Assembly. By Sr. Carol De Angelo, SC Recently the...
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Vision
This 20-page edition of VISION includes a profile of Sister Andrea Dixon, from her childhood in the Bahamas through her years of service in education and social work. Sr. Regina Bechtle writes about diversity initiatives at the New York Foundling, and a related article introduces the organization’s new President and CEO.
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