Sisters of Charity, New York

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

Happy Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi! ✨
Today, we reflect on Saint Clare’s beautiful call to "live lightly" and find true richness in simplicity. In a world that constantly urges us to consume, achieve, and accumulate, Saint Clare’s life reminds us that true peace comes from emptying our hands so God can fill our hearts.
She famously advised, "Gaze upon Christ, consider Him, contemplate Him, as you desire to imitate Him."
Today, let's challenge ourselves to detach from digital noise and material distractions. What is one small way you can embrace simplicity and bring Christ’s light to someone else today? 🙏🕊️

08/10/2026

🍎 Remembering St. Columba School & The Sisters of Charity 🍎
From 1859 to 1945, the Sisters of Charity were the heart and soul of St. Columba School on West 25th Street in Chelsea. For generations, these dedicated women provided more than an education—they built a foundation of faith, discipline, and love that shaped thousands of lives (including alumni like Whoopi Goldberg!).
Though the building on 25th Street is gone, the memories and lessons we shared within those walls will live on forever.
💬 Calling all St. Columba Alumni! 💬
Which Sister do you remember most?
What is your favorite memory from the classrooms or the schoolyard?
Tag your classmates and share your old photos below!
Let’s fill the comments with St. Columba pride! 👇👇

08/09/2026

🌍 Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples!
Indigenous communities represent over 5,000 distinct cultures and speak the vast majority of the world's languages. As the original guardians of nature, they hold the key to protecting global biodiversity and combating climate change.
Let's move beyond awareness to action. We must stand in solidarity with their fight for self-determination, land rights, and cultural preservation.
Read more about global initiatives on the official UN Indigenous Day page.

08/08/2026

Our Sisters of Charity Development Fund offers dedicated friends the opportunity to take an active part in our ministries. When you support our outreach efforts with a financial gift, you make an immediate, positive impact on our ability to serve others. We thank you for helping make our work possible. https://scny.org/donate/donate-online/

08/07/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have been wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. 💜
National Purple Heart Day reminds us that the truest cost of war is never financial. Its price is paid in human lives, shattered families, and the lifelong physical and psychological scars carried by those who survive. To all Purple Heart recipients and their families: we see you, we honor your profound courage, and we thank you for bearing the heavy weight of our freedom.

08/06/2026

in 1945, the world changed forever. At 8:15 AM, the U.S. B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped the first atomic weapon used in warfare on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.
The blast instantly claimed tens of thousands of lives and marked the dawn of the nuclear age. Today, we remember the victims, reflect on the catastrophic human cost of war, and look toward the Hiroshima Peace Memorial as a universal symbol of hope for lasting global peace. 🕊️

08/05/2026

Lord, at times I am overwhelmed with guilt about my past actions and so filled with dread about the future; I am unable to move ahead in the here and now. Give me the grace to lay aside these negative thoughts and fill me with the confidence I need to deal with the present.

08/04/2026

Celebrating the History of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill 🕊️
Today, we reflect on the origins of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill and the inspiring journey that led them to Seton Hill.
The congregation's story as a diocesan community began in 1870, when Bishop Michael Domenec of Pittsburgh invited sisters from the Cincinnati congregation to serve the schools and orphanages in his diocese. Led by the courageous Mother Aloysia Lowe, six sisters embarked on a mission to bring the charism of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton to Western Pennsylvania.
In 1882, the community moved its motherhouse to the beautiful Seton Hill property in Greensburg, a decision that laid the foundation for decades of education, health care, and dedicated service.
We remain grateful for the "Founding Six" and all those who have continued to carry the spirit of charity forward over the last century and more.

08/03/2026

In the winter of 1849, a devastating cholera epidemic gripped New York City. In August, paralyzed by fear, civic leaders desperately begged the newly formed Sisters of Charity of New York to run the overflow quarantine facility on Ward’s Island.
In a time when medical knowledge was scarce and nursing a cholera patient was viewed by many as a death sentence, Mother Jerome laid out the staggering risks. She then asked for volunteers to walk directly into the quarantine zone.
The response defined the spirit of true servant leadership. Every single Sister who was physically capable stood up and volunteered to enter the quarantine zone.
📜 A Legacy of Grace
When the world fled from the sick out of self-preservation, these brave women ran toward them out of love. They proved that true charity doesn't wait for safe conditions—it creates a sanctuary in the midst of a storm.
May we carry a fraction of that radical, fearless empathy into our own communities today. 🤍