Since 1633, the Daughters of Charity have served where we are needed most.
First Vows
The Province celebrated the pronouncement of first vows by Sister Teresa Contreras on October 26th. She was joined in this joyful milestone moment by her family and many Sisters of the Province. Sister Teresa has been missioned to the newly formed interprovincial house in Harlingen, Texas. She joins two Sisters from the Province of Mexico and two Sisters from the Province of St. Louise. The Sisters will develop ministries to those most in need in the area, especially immigrants.
Sending on Mission
Saturday October 5, 2024, was a wonderful day with the Sending on Mission of Sr. Catherine Barkett to Caritas House in San Francisco. Many Sisters from the Province were able to join her for the occasion. Sr. Catherine will be serving at DeMarillac Academy in San Francisco. Sr. Catherine is excited about her first mission!
OUR MINISTRIES
In the Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, our roots run deep. Through the years we built and staffed orphanages, schools, and medical facilities, and our ministries have adapted to the changing needs of their communities.
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Environment • Homelessness and Insecure Housing • Human Trafficking • Hunger • Immigration • Racism
Weekly Thoughts and Prayers
Week of November 3, 2024
“Along with the importance of little everyday gestures, social love moves us to devise larger strategies to halt environmental degradation and to encourage a “culture of care” which permeates all of society. When we feel that God is calling us to intervene with others in these social dynamics, we should realize that this too is part of our spirituality, which is an exercise of charity and, as such, matures and sanctifies us.” Pope Francis
God of love, Teach us to love all your creation, with the deepest charity and the strongest justice so that we create and spread the culture of care. Amen.
Transitions
In Loving Memory
Sister Ellen Van Zandt, DC
October 14, 2024 | 92 years of age
74 years of vocation | educator
In Loving Memory
Sister Mary Ann Tippett, DC
September 8, 2024 | 86 years of age
68 years of vocation | social ministry
The Daughters of Charity are called to serve Jesus Christ in the person of the poor and the marginalized. We do this in a spirit of humility, simplicity, and charity. Motivated by the love of Christ and strengthened by a deep prayer life… we live together in community… supporting each other in our common mission of service. Besides vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience… we also make a special vow of service of the poor. These vows are non-religious, annual, and always renewable. The Catholic Church acknowledges us as a Society of Apostolic Life. Since 1852, up and down the Coast of California, the Daughters of Charity helped settle California through Health Care, Education, Religion, and Social Work.