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Lent 2013 – Two Sisters of Charity

Living the Days of Lent 2013 edited by Ellen Dauwer, SC and Mary McCormick, SC. A short meditation for each day of the season of Lent, with illustrations and detachable pages that can be posted for convenient reflection reminders. It is available on Barnes and Noble and many other sites. Each year the Church gifts us with [...]

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President of St. Elizabeth College completes 16-year term

Sister Francis Raftery will step down as head of the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown next year, school officials announced. She will complete a 16-year term and a total of 38 years of service to the College. In 2012, the college established the DePaul Center for Mission and Ministry in the spirit of St. Vincent [...]

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Sisters call for comprehensive immigration reform

The New York and New Jersey members of the Sisters of Charity Federation are inviting all their members and associates to contact legislators and urge comprehensive immigration reform, juxtaposing  both the borders we maintain and the realization that the Kingdom of God cannot be realized with fenced borders and political walls. “As both Houses are in session [...]

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“New Dimensions” – Sisters of Charity NJ

The Sisters of Charity, Convent Station, New Jersey have just published the first issue of  NEW DIMENSIONS. (pdf) Sr. Rosemary  Moynihan, General Superior writes ,”In this “NEW Dimensions” we hear about partnerships and works of Charity that are expanding in creative, new ways. An Associate serves migrants from Mexico; students are  helping to rebuild and heal [...]

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Catholic Health Association video on Affordable Care Act

The Sisters of Charity of New Jersey home page currently features a video from the Catholic Health Association with testimony from those who believe the Affordable Care Care made a difference in their lives.     Related FAMVIN Posts:Justice highlights from Sisters of Charity NazarethPower of Advocacy – Sisters of Charity Foundation successesSisters of Charity [...]

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Vatican declares NJ Sister of Charity “Servant of God”

Servant of God Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, American professed sister of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth (1901-1927). “The website of the Sisters of Charity Convent Station asks the question about one of its own. For more information about Bayonne-born Venerable  Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich visit the Vincentian Encyclopedia entry devoted to her.” “Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, [...]

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Sister of Charity speaks out on Walmart

Sr. Barbara Aires of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, New Jersey, who has led the Walmart engagement for over 20 years, writes “We have a tremendous investment in this company in terms of our time, expertise and yes, capital, and find these allegations deeply disturbing on so many levels. Should these reports be [...]

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Sister of Charity – St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshall

 Sr. Deborah L. Humphreys, councilor of the Leadership Team of the Sisters of Charity, has been chosen as the grand marshal and deputy marshal for the 77th annual parade in Newark. The parade, which will kick off its grandstand ceremonies at noon on Mulberry Street at the Prudential Center, is dedicated to Mary Rita McGovern, [...]

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Sisters of Charity invite you to discover the future

The Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth Convent Station have produced a DVD Discover Your Future. “Come and meet some of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. Find out why they came to the Sisters of Charity and discover where their passions lie.” Related FAMVIN Posts:Sisters of Charity of Nazareth – new way of being religiousWalking [...]

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