Federation hosts virtual prayer event
On Sunday, June 14, the Sisters of Charity Federation hosted a virtual prayer event via Zoom videoconferencing. More than 200 sisters, associates, and others participated. Sister Grace Hartzog, SC, executive director of the federation, welcomed people to the prayer event with these words: “It is not a coincidence that we
FamVin statement on racial discrimination
As members of the Vincentian Family, we do not want to nor should we remain impassive in the face of the discrimination that millions of people still suffer today as a result of the color of their skin, their national origin, their gender, their sexual orientation, their beliefs or their
LCWR welcomes SCOTUS decision on DACA
The Sisters of Charity Federation supports Dreamers, and rejoices with LCWR in this recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The Leadership Conference of Women Religious is grateful that the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The Court’s ruling safeguards the right of
Vincentian Family selects convener for 2021 gathering
“Do not worry over much. Abandon yourself to the Providence of God and be very careful not to run ahead of it.” –St. Vincent de Paul “Do not be upset if things are not as you would want them to be for a very long time to come. Do the
Daughters of Charity Statement on the Death of George Floyd
We, the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul USA, unite our hearts, voices, prayers, presence, and action with those of people of goodwill around the globe in affirming that black lives matter. We. Are. Outraged. The charity of Christ impels us to speak out, as yet another black
‘Consider our role in overcoming racism’
John Shively, coordinator of the Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation for the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, wrote a personal reflection on the tragic death of George Floyd. In 1966, James Baldwin wrote his famous essay, “A Report from Occupied Territory.” In it, he recounts the story
LCWR condemns killing of George Floyd
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious strongly condemns the police-killing of another black man on the streets of our nation. Our hearts are breaking as we mourn with the family and friends of George Floyd and with all who have lost loved ones to law enforcement violence, all who live
Living in New York during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sister Teresa Kotturan, SCN, is the NGO representative at the UN for the Sisters of Charity Federation. This was written on April 22 from her apartment in the Bronx. Living in New York during the COVID -19 pandemic is a unique experience–a desert experience in a city that never sleeps.
Leavenworth shelter serves homeless during pandemic
Sister Vickie Perkins, SCL, is director of the Interfaith Community of Hope in Leavenworth, Kansas. The shelter is working with the community and the Leavenworth Health Department to continue to serve the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. In compliance with the stay-at-home order, both she and Sister Pat Johanssen are
Blessed Miriam Teresa: A saint from New Jersey
Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, SC was a Sister of Charity of Saint Elizabeth who died as a novice in 1927. Because of the holiness of her life, the Catholic Church is determining if she should officially be declared a saint. She was beatified in 2014. One more miracle is needed