The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati is an apostolic Catholic women's religious community that exists to carry out the Gospel of Jesus Christ through service and prayer in the world. More than 500 Sisters are joined in their mission by approximately 130 Associates (lay women and men). Sisters, using their professional talents as ministers of education, health care and social services, currently live and minister in 33 U.S. dioceses and one foreign country. They also sponsor institutions to address education, health care and social service needs, with particular concern for direct service to the poor.

The first Sisters of Charity came to Cincinnati from Emmitsburg, Md., in 1829. They were members of the religious community founded in 1809 by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati became an independent foundation in 1852 under the leadership of Margaret George, a widow and mother like her friend Elizabeth Seton.

The ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati has grown over the years to meet the needs of our rapidly changing world. In June 2004 the congregation merged with the Vincentian Sisters of Charity of Bedford, Ohio (near Cleveland). The Vincentian Sisters made vows as Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati.

The one unchanging dimension of the congregation’s ministry has been fidelity to the spirit of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. The Charity spirit is captured in the community motto: The love of Christ urges us û (2 Cor. 5, 14).

For more information visit the web site at www.srcharitycinti.org or contact a member of the vocation team:

Sister Patricia Dittmeier
513-451-6261

Sister Janet Gildea
915-852-3328

Sister Monica Gundler
513-244-4844

Sister Patricia Wittberg
317-274-4478