On November 15, 2008 the Vincentian Sisters of Charity (VSCs), of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, formally merged into the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. The merger of our Congregations has brought gifts in mission, in ministries, in friendships, and God’s blessings.
Blending two Congregations into one has its challenges, yet we have kept our focus on the charism of charity. As one Congregation, the mission expanded as the number of Sisters and Associates and the diversity of services and programs continue. Today, we share our lives and ministry, living together in community and working together in service.
On that historic day back in 2008, Most Reverend David A. Zubik, DD, recounted the histories of both Congregations, and how each, while carrying out their ministries, have always had a willingness to open their arms wide in the example of Jesus. “How broad must be the smile of Christ upon us this day, how broad must be the smile of Vincent de Paul. . .Louise de Marillac. . . how broad must be the smile of Mother Catherine. . .Mother Emerentiana, and how broad the smile will be on the faces of all those people yet to be served by you in the name of Christ and with the virtue of charity.”
Congratulations on your Anniversary! You all have brought a lot of Love & Hope to humanity! May God continue to guide and bless you all in your awesome works!
I still recall that historic moment! We have been blessed and enriched in countless ways. Let us continue to thank God and God’s blessings to journey on in love and faith.
Happy Anniversary. God has blessed ando guided us to that day and we rejoice.
It is difficult to find words to express how much I have been inspired by “our sisters from Pittsburgh. “ It has been a joyful road but at the same time I feel that it has very challenging for some of them. I am deeply grateful for the blessing they are to us.
Happy Anniversary to us all! Such an exciting occasion for us all to celebrate! May God continue to bless us.
Happy Anniversary, Sisters! A wonderful occasion walking in the steps of Catherine risking but seeing the “signs of the times” to move forward in faith and trust!
And we have grown… What a joy to see that deepening oneness in Christ.
Wow! Happy Anniversary to us all. We all have that smile as we remember! It was a joy for ALL of us!
Our “Pittsburgh” sisters have added so many threads to the tapestry of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. We are one community. My life is so enriched by the relationships we have formed. What a happy anniversary! May God bless us always!!!! Caritas Christi urgent nos.
We are enriched by both. Let us continue to enhance our charism as Vincentians.
… And broad is our joy having merged and enriched by it. Thank you!