Under an adapted Rule of the French Daughters of Charity approved by Archbishop Carroll, a novitiate was completed, and seventeen women became the first vowed American Sisters of Charity July 19, 1813.
Sisters of Charity
Sister Mary Jerome Ely: A Builder of Faith, A Mother of the Sisters of Charity of New York
Sister Mary Jerome Ely (1810–1885) was a pioneering leader of the Sisters of Charity of New York. Known for her deep faith, strategic vision, and practical leadership, she expanded Catholic education, founded numerous missions, and guided her community through times of growth and challenge, leaving a lasting legacy of service and devotion.
End of an Era, Yet a New Dawn: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Say Farewell to Memphis
After 141 years in Memphis, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have ended their ministry in the city with the departure of Sister Trudy Foster. Their legacy lives on through the new Sister Trudy Montessori School and the countless lives they touched.
July 16: First Sisters of St. Martha arrived in Antigonish
Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish are celebrating their 125th Anniversary as a Congregation beginning July 29th, 2025, and ending July 29th, 2026. Learn more through two slideshow/photo galleries from their website.
A Bold Model of Partnership: 25 Years of Collaborative Ministry at Kurji Holy Family Hospital
The Medical Mission Sisters of the North India Unit and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Patna Province, celebrated 25 years of collaborative ministry at Kurji Holy Family Hospital in Patna, marking a significant milestone in the Church’s healing mission in Bihar. Rooted in shared leadership, trust, and the vision of their foundresses, the partnership has become a model of inter-congregational unity and compassionate healthcare.
Welcoming Maureen Reiser as Executive Director of the Sisters of Charity Federation
After a four-month discernment process, the Search Committee of the Sisters of Charity Federation Board has completed its work. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Maureen Reiser as the fourth Executive Director of the Federation.
The Sisters of Charity of Jeanne Antide Thouret in Timișoara, Romania
Sister Lucica helps us open our hearts to young people, the elderly, families, men and women in serious existential hardship, in response to the appeal of the bishop of Timișoara, a diocese on the borders with Serbia and Hungary.
Mother Aloysia Lowe, SC: A Life of Service, Faith, and Leadership
Mother Aloysia Lowe (1835-1889) was a pioneering leader who established the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, focusing on education, healthcare, and service to the poor in Pennsylvania. Her legacy endures through Seton Hill University and the continued work of the Sisters of Charity, who carry on her mission of faith, charity, and community service.
Advocating for Justice: Sisters of Charity at the UN Civil Society Forum
Sister Joetta Venneman and Spalding Hurst attended the Civil Society Forum at the United Nations, joining other Sisters of Charity Federation members to discuss social justice and communication strategies. Their participation highlighted the commitment of the organization to systemic change, global advocacy, and advancing the UN’s social development goals.














