Sisters offer hope to survivors of human trafficking in New York City
It was in 2001 that Sister Joan Dawber, a Sister of Charity of Halifax, recalls first hearing about human trafficking. Sisters from all around the globe were invited to look at the issue of human trafficking and how their congregations could respond. “For me it was an important call. I
Daughters of Charity Conserve Energy, Go Solar
An energy audit was conducted at the Daughters of Charity Province of St. Louise Provincial Office in St. Louis, Missouri, a 30,000 square foot building. After several meetings with consultants, engineers, and facilities personnel, it was decided that the Provincial Office would take action to move forward implementing improvements to
Living a Laudato Si Lent: 2017 Reflections Calendar
The Office of Peace, Justice, and Ecological Integrity of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth offers this Lenten reflection Calendar (designed to be printed on 8.5 x 14 in paper). The theme of this 2017 calendar is Living a Laudato Si Lent, reflecting on Pope Francis’s landmark encyclical letter
Sisters of Charity Federation Statement in response to Executive Orders
The Sisters of Charity Federation stands in solidarity with faith leaders in opposing the Executive Orders of President Trump that have created fear and anxiety among immigrants and refugees, including both our Southern neighbors and our Muslim sisters and brothers. We will respond with urgency and compassion to the needs
End Poverty in all its forms by 2030: Implement Social Protection Floors
The Global Community has an ambitious agenda to transform our world by 2030 – “we are determined to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfill their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.” (Transforming our
Looking Past Tattered Clothes and Messy Hair
By SCIC Associate Agathe Joly: Getting to know the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception was a life-changing experience for me. Sister Mary Beth McCurdy’s simplicity, openness and love for the poor attracted me to join her in a ministry to the poor in the Inner City of Edmonton’s
Sisters and Associates join in women’s marches
More than one million people participated in women’s marches across the United States and around the world on Saturday, January 21, and some of our sisters and associates from the Sisters of Charity Federation joined in. A few made it to the Women’s March on Washington in D.C., and others
Serving People With Joy: Sister Alice, SCN
A poster read, “Do you love God enough to serve His people with joy?” To a young girl, this question stuck. Now, Alice O’Connell, SCN, serves people in one of the poorest counties in Pennsylvania. She does so with her compassionate presence. She does so joyfully. Sister Alice stood inside
Seton Writings Project helps to spread Saint Elizabeth’s legacy
Six Sisters of the Federation have dedicated years of work to document the story and legacy of Elizabeth Seton whose feast day is January 4. We recognize and thank the women of Seton Writings Committee! Sisters Regina Bechtle SCNY, Betty Ann McNeil DC-St. Louise, Vivien Linkhauer SC-SH, and Judith Metz
Sister Virginia & the Barbara Ford Peacebuilding Center
Sister Virginia Searing came to Guatemala in 1993 in the final years of a bloody 36-year civil war. A former math teacher, she and another Sister of Charity of New York had been invited down by Sister Barbara Ford to begin a health care program. “I was immediately overwhelmed with