9/11 “Tribute in Light” Memorial
On the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, we remember all who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, and at Shanksville, PA.
Read a reflection on 9/11 by Sr. Regina Bechtle, S.C. archivist for the Sisters of Charity of New York.
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Elizabeth Ann Seton birthday display in Gallery 1, August 28, 2013
(Photograph of Simon Bruté’s letter to Elizabeth Ann Seton used with permission of the Provincial Archives of the Daughters of Charity)
The Provincial Archives today celebrates the 239th birthday of the foundress of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. In honor of the day, we’ve assembled a small exhibit of materials including three letters in her hand written on Aug. 28 of various years. One is from 1805; one is from 1807. The third is a wonderful letter to Mother Seton from her friend and spiritual mentor, Fr. Simon Bruté, penned in French on Aug. 27, 1820, as the top right of the text translates, the “Eve of the birthday of such an excellent heart.” Stop by and visit if you’re in the area – the Archives exhibit gallery is open to the public Wednesdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Letter, Simon Brute to Elizabeth Ann Seton, August 27, 1820
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We pray for the repose of the soul of three Daughters of Charity who have died in recent days.
Sister Mary Jo Swift, who died on August 2 2013 at Seton Residence, Evansville, IN; 82 years of age, 60 years of vocation.
Sister Mary Josephine Hill, who died on July 30, 2013 at St. Louise House, Albany, NY; 96 years of age and 64 years of vocation.
Sister Helen Agnes Davenport, who died July 28, 2013 at St. Louise House, Albany, NY; 77 years of age and 59 years of vocation.
May they rest in peace!
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