Sisters of Charity, New York

10/24/2026

Twelve Catholic bishops gathered in the Oval Office to pray over President Trump, just days before the midterm elections.

One bishop explained that the gathering was not political. They were simply following Scripture’s call to pray for those in authority.

And indeed, we are called to pray for our leaders.

But we are also called to speak truth to them.

What troubles us is not that these bishops prayed for the president. It is what appears to have been missing from their public witness.

Where was the concern for the poor? For immigrant families being torn apart? For those suffering beneath the violence of war? For the marginalized whose dignity is threatened? For Christianity being distorted into an instrument of political power?

These are not partisan concerns. They are Gospel concerns.

We cannot know everything said behind closed doors. But we know what the world was shown.

A president surrounded by bishops. Hands extended in blessing. An image shared in the final days before an election.

Images carry messages. Silence carries messages, too.

For more than two centuries, women religious have served the Church without the institutional power granted to its hierarchy.

We founded schools and hospitals. Welcomed immigrants. Cared for the sick and dying. Stood beside those society abandoned. And when conscience demanded it, challenged the very institutions to which we belonged.

Not because we occupied the highest places in the Church.

But because the Gospel demanded it.

Moral authority is not measured by how close we stand to power, but by how faithfully we stand with those who have none.

The Church does not need more photographs of religious leaders standing beside the powerful.

It needs more courageous witnesses standing beside the powerless.

The hierarchy gave women religious little institutional authority.

History gave us something greater: moral authority.

And that authority comes with a responsibility:

To speak when silence would be easier.

To stand where love demands.

And to remember that our first allegiance is not to a president, a political party, or even an institution.

It is to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

10/24/2026

Today on United Nations Day, we honor the global partnerships working toward a more peaceful, sustainable, and just world. From climate action to human rights, our greatest challenges can only be solved when we work together.
Let’s reaffirm our commitment to unity, cooperation, and building a brighter future for generations to come. 🕊️✨

10/23/2026

On this day in 1818, a Sister of Charity from Emmitsburg arrived at Philadelphia’s Trinity Church German Free School. Sent by Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton, she came to teach and support newly arrived immigrant families. It was a massive milestone for early American parochial schools!
Let’s chat: Does your family have roots in historic Philadelphia? Or did you attend a school with a deep history? Drop a comment below! 👇

10/22/2026

Celebrate the Feast of Saint John Paul II today, October 22nd!
A Pope of the youth, a defender of human dignity, and a passionate witness to the Gospel, his words continue to echo in our hearts today: "Do not be afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ!"
Let us reflect on his legacy of faith, hope, and love. How has his teaching inspired your own faith journey?
Saint John Paul II, pray for us!

10/21/2026

Human trafficking can happen in communities across the United States, affecting people in many forms of vulnerability. Awareness is one important step toward prevention.
As people of faith and charity, we are called to protect human dignity, support survivors, and work together to help prevent exploitation. If you suspect trafficking, seek help through trusted local or national resources.

10/20/2026

✨ On this day in 1809, Archbishop John Carroll paid his very first visit to the Emmitsburg community! This historic moment marked a beautiful milestone in the early days of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph as they began building their foundational mission in the valley. We look back with gratitude on this special day of faith, encouragement, and community blessing. 🙏⛪✨

10/19/2026

Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. The Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation creates and manages permanent and transitional housing for older adults, people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, and those living with mental illness or disabilities.
Rooted in the mission of the Sisters of Charity of New York, SCHDC develops housing that becomes a true home—affordable, secure, well-maintained, and filled with dignity, respect, and compassion. Learn more at https://schdcorp.org

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

🌍 Today, October 17, is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
Poverty is not just a lack of income; it is a denial of basic human rights, dignity, and equal opportunity. True progress only begins when every individual has access to education, healthcare, clean water, and stable livelihoods.
Let us stand in solidarity with those experiencing this injustice and advocate for systemic, lasting change. Together, we can build a more compassionate and equitable world where no one is left behind. 🤝✨

10/16/2026

On this day in history, we remember a pioneering woman of faith! 🕊️
On October 16, 1788, Mother Elizabeth Boyle was born near Baltimore, Maryland. She would go on to become a foundational figure in American Catholic history, serving as a trusted confidante to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton—who affectionately called her the "dearest old partner of my cares."
Mother Boyle’s legacy of service spanned from managing St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum to leading the community as the very first Mother Superior of the Sisters of Charity of New York in 1846. Under her vision, the congregation expanded critical healthcare and education systems that would nurture generations of New Yorkers.
Join us in celebrating her enduring spirit of charity and devotion today! ✨