Sisters of Charity at St. Patrick's Day Parade, NYC

Sisters of Charity of New York marched together with Federation members, associates and colleagues at the March 17th celebration of the St. Partick's Day Parade in New York City.

Sisters of Charity of New York, Halifax, Convent Station, and Daughters of Charity from the Northeast Province all marched in large numbers. There was also one Sister each from the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. Associates, family members, friends and co-workers of the sisters also marched. It was estimated that there were about 600 in the Sisters of Charity contingent.

The parade was dedicated to the Sisters of Charity in honor of the Bicentiennal of St. Elizabeth Seton's founding of the Sisters of Charity in North America and in recognition of the great service of the Sisters of Charity to the Church and people of this continent. Many of the marchers donned their new Bicentennial Celebration scarves and all wore a rosette that was provided by the New York Congregation.

The crowds cheerfully applauded the contingent, with many shouting "thank you." It was a touching tribute and a great time was had by all. Marchers gathered together at Terence Cardinal Cooke Center for lunch and a little bit of Irish dancing.

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