Sisters of Charity of New York

A 2 1/2 minute clip of this video from Vocal Rush shared in Oct. 2025, is our most popular post to date with over 1 million views. To celebrate, today we’re sharing the complete 3 1/2 minute video. #AllGoodPeople #VocalRush #DeltaRae #MusicOnlyMonday

Women’s History Month Dorothy Day was arrested multiple times for standing with workers, resisting war, and defending the dignity of the poor. Journalist. Catholic Worker founder. Pacifist. Woman of deep prayer. Her faith wasn’t quiet. It challenged unjust systems. It defended the vulnerable. It insisted the Gospel must be lived. Sometimes holiness looks like holy trouble. #WomensHistoryMonth #DorothyDay #CatholicWorker #HolyTrouble #SaintsWereWoke

Conversion is not just personal. It’s generational. If old white women helped normalize the system, old white women can disrupt it. And we happen to know a few. #HolyTrouble #OldWhiteWomen

“War, war is stupid...” — Culture Club Sometimes the truth is that simple. Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement have long proclaimed what the Gospel makes clear: war is not the way. “War must cease. There are no victories.” And as historian Howard Zinn reminds us: “There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.” Jesus did not tell us to conquer our enemies. He told us to love them. Blessed are the peacemakers.

A child at prayer. Since 1847, this statue of Mary as a young girl has accompanied the Sisters of Charity—from our first Motherhouse at McGown’s Pass in what is now Central Park, to Mount Saint Vincent, and now to the chapel of Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center. Nearly two centuries later, Mary still bows her head in quiet trust. May her gentle presence bring peace to every child and hope to every family.

Rededicate 252. #HolyTrouble St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, our foundress, was born in 1774. 252 years later we rededicate our commitment to God and St. Elizabeth, that we will always stand with the oppressed & marginalized. #LGBTQJustice #SaintsWereWoke

“Love your country—yet also all countries… see things as they are.” — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton True patriotism does not close our eyes to injustice. It opens them to the dignity of every person. Love your country. And also all countries. #OpenYourEyes #HolyTrouble #Truth

This weekend, some Christian Nationalist religious and political leaders will gather in Washington to “rededicate” America to God. But God is not deceived by pageantry. You cannot rededicate a nation to God while: * denying people the right to vote, * separating families, * terrorizing immigrants, * abandoning the poor, * harming the vulnerable, * and using religion to justify the pursuit of power. If we truly wish to honor God, we do not need another ceremony. We need conversion. Spend a day feeding the hungry. Welcome the stranger. Protect the dignity of every person. Defend every voice at the ballot box. Care for the poor. Tell the truth. Seek justice. Walk humbly with God. We pray for all participating in Rededicate 250, especially our Catholic brothers, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Robert Barron, that they may look not to Caesar 2.0, but to the Gospel—and to the example of Pope Leo XIV, who continues to call the Church to truth, mercy, and the common good. “God is not mocked.” — Galatians 6:7

Today, faith leaders and voting rights advocates crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, to defend one of the most sacred rights in a democracy: the right to vote. The march responded to renewed attacks on voting protections, especially in communities of color. Tomorrow, some will gather in Washington to “rededicate” America to God. But a nation is not dedicated to God by waving flags, holding prayer rallies, or invoking the name of Jesus while undermining the dignity and rights of God’s people. A nation is dedicated to God when every voice is heard. When every vote is counted. When the common good comes before the pursuit of power. The road to God runs through justice.

A Monument of Charity Yesterday, the Sisters of Charity of New York welcomed historian Dr. Thomas Rzeznik, professor of history at Seton Hall University, to Mount Saint Vincent Convent for a special presentation on his new book, A Monument of Charity: St. Vincent’s Hospital and Catholic Health Care in New York City. Published by New York University Press, the book traces the remarkable history of St. Vincent’s Hospital Manhattan from its founding in 1849 to its closing in 2010. Through extensive research, Dr. Rzeznik documents the enduring mission of the Sisters of Charity and their commitment to caring for the sick and poor of New York City. For more than 160 years, St. Vincent’s stood as a living expression of the Gospel and the charism of Saints Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul, and Louise de Marillac—a true monument of charity. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Rzeznik for helping preserve this important chapter in the history of Catholic health care and the legacy of the Sisters of Charity of New York. Last video attachment acknowledges Sisters in attendance who contributed to the success of St. Vincent’s Hospital including: Sr. Jane Iannucelli (speaking), Sr. Kevin Phillips, Sr. Karen Helfenstein, Sr. Sheila Brosnan and Sr. Mary Sugrue. #StVincentsHospital #MonumentOfCharity #SistersofCharityNY #FlashbackFriday

Lord, with you at my side, fear has no place in my life. Increase my faith in you.

The most destructive weapon in American history was not hidden in silos. It was written into laws, institutions, and systems. WMD: white male dominance. The Gospel exposes it. Love dismantles it. Justice replaces it. #HolyTrouble #NoKings