Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth

What Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth does

Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic religious congregation headquartered at Convent Station, New Jersey, founded in 1859 by Mother Mary Xavier Mehegan as the New Jersey community of the Sisters of Charity federation established by Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in 1809. The congregation consists of 126 vowed religious sisters and 290 Seton Associates (lay and religious affiliates), operating ministries in education, healthcare, social justice, pastoral services, and humanitarian aid across 10 US dioceses plus El Salvador and Haiti. Core operations are delivered through sponsored works including Saint Elizabeth University, the Academy of Saint Elizabeth, Saint Vincent Academy, St. Joseph's Health, Trinitas Regional Medical Center under RWJ Barnabas Health, Josephine's Place, Maris Stella Retreat and Conference Center, El Centro Arte para la Paz in Suchitoto, and a Haitian Mission Initiative spanning Gros Morne, Cuvier, and Jacmel with a school serving 250 children, a trade school with 64 graduates, water purification producing over 30,000 gallons monthly, microloans, and a goat Pay-It-Forward program.

The congregation's programmatic portfolio includes the Bread of Life Sandwich Ministry delivering over 7,000 sandwiches annually to partner soup kitchens and homeless services, the Rise and Shine Breakfast Bag Program, the Toward Boundless Charity high school formation program with four actively participating schools, and ongoing formation modules including an Artificial Intelligence webinar series. Product offerings consist of religious publications about Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich (beatified October 4, 2014 as the first US beatification), commemorative merchandise, greeting cards, and periodicals, all priced as suggested donations.

The revenue model is donation-led and not consolidated across sponsored works: general donations processed via MobileCause, planned giving through scnj.plannedgiving.org and the St. Vincent de Paul Society bequest pipeline, merchandise sold at suggested donations through scnj.org/shop with US-only shipping, League of Prayer memberships at $15 per year, and Haiti school sponsorships at $100 per child per year. Financial details are not publicly disclosed, consistent with norms for Catholic religious congregations. Governance rests with a General Superior (currently Sister Maureen Shaughnessy, SC) and a Leadership Team serving 2023-2027, with recent institutional priorities formalized in the 2023 Joint Assembly around homelessness, immigration, and charism formation.

Name

Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth

Legal name

Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth

Website

https://scnj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic religious congregation founded in 1859 in New Jersey, operating education, healthcare, social service, and international humanitarian ministries across 10 US dioceses, El Salvador, and Haiti, supported by donations and a 290-member lay-affiliate network.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Charitable Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAG

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAF

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAH

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYEDAIAGAI

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Service Learning, Volunteering & Gap Year Programs

SECONDARYHLAFAAAE

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Hospital Systems

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Acute Care Hospitals & Health Systems

Keywords

• Catholic education services
• Humanitarian mission work
• Religious charity ministries
• Spiritual retreat programs
• Social service outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Morristown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Donations: The organization accepts general donations to support its mission of charity, education, healthcare, social justice, and pastoral services across the US, El Salvador, and Haiti.
2. Planned Giving and Bequests: The organization encourages supporters to join the St. Vincent de Paul Society through bequests and planned gifts to ensure the continuing legacy of charity.
3. Shop Merchandise and Publications: Sale of merchandise including cookbooks, books about Blessed Miriam Teresa, CDs, memorabilia, HOPE cards, and other religious items. All prices are suggested donations.
4. League of Prayer Membership: The League of Prayer membership is available for $15 per year, providing members with quarterly bulletins about Blessed Miriam Teresa's life and mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic religious congregation that operates sponsored Catholic schools (preschool through university), sponsored healthcare institutions, direct charitable ministries including food security (Bread of Life Sandwich Ministry) and immigrant advocacy, international humanitarian programs in Haiti and El Salvador, a retreat and conference center (Maris Stella), a chapel for Mass and weddings (Holy Family Chapel), and a portfolio of religious publications, prayer resources, and commemorative merchandise sold through an online shop. Funding comes from donations, planned giving, and member subscriptions.

Product overview

The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth operates as a religious congregation with a portfolio of publications, merchandise, facilities, and spiritual programs. Their core product offerings include religious books and publications about Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich (Greater Perfection, biographies, prayer books), commemorative items (cookbooks, throws, duffle bags, keepsakes), greeting cards (HOPE cards collection), media products (CDs, DVDs), and periodicals (NEW Dimensions newsletter). They also maintain physical facilities including Holy Family Chapel for worship services and Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center for spiritual retreats. Their spiritual programs include the League of Prayer, ongoing formation programs, and educational webinar series on topics such as Artificial Intelligence and social justice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blessed Miriam Teresa: Spiritual resources and publications honoring Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, including the League of Prayer founded in 1946, prayer cards, and biographical materials.
• Seton Associates
• Toward Boundless Charity
• Peace, Justice & Ecological Integrity
• NEW Dimensions

Products and services

• Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center On-site retreat and conference center on Long Beach Island, NJ offering hospitality and space for spiritual, physical, and psychological enrichment retreats. Available for individual retreatants and organized groups.
• Holy Family Chapel Services Chapel at the Convent Station motherhouse offering daily Mass and hosting wedding ceremonies for couples. Includes sacramental preparation through designated sister coordinators.
• League of Prayer Membership Annual membership program founded in 1946 supporting the beatification and canonization cause of Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich. Members pay $15/year and receive quarterly bulletins about her life and mission.
• Catholic Education Services Sponsored Catholic education from preschool through university at three institutions: Saint Elizabeth University (Morristown, NJ), Academy of Saint Elizabeth (secondary), and Saint Vincent Academy (secondary). Includes faith formation, character development, and career preparation.
• Healthcare Services Sponsored healthcare delivery through St. Joseph's Health and Trinitas Regional Medical Center (part of RWJ Barnabas Health) in Elizabeth, NJ, providing medical services across the region.
• Bread of Life Sandwich Ministry Direct food security service providing over 7,000 sandwiches annually and Rise and Shine Breakfast Bag Program to people experiencing hunger and homelessness, distributed through partner soup kitchens and shelters in New Jersey.
• El Centro Arte para la Paz Programs Educational and cultural center in Suchitoto, El Salvador promoting peace through dance, art, and theological reflection. Programs strengthen cultural identity, teach self-sufficiency skills, promote environmental awareness and gender equality, and build cross-cultural bridges. Has served tens of thousands since 2006.
• Haiti School Sponsorship Program Annual sponsorship program supporting education of children at the Haiti school in Cuvier at $100/year per child, covering teachers, books, supplies, and lunch. Backed by the Circle of Friends supporter program.
• Haiti Humanitarian Programs Eight active programs in Haiti serving vulnerable women and children: school (250 children), trade school (64 graduates, 35 currently enrolled), water purification (100 women purifying 30,000+ gallons monthly), microloans (25 loans issued to women), goat Pay It Forward Program (70 families), agricultural education, medical clinic, and disaster relief.
• 165th Anniversary Cookbook Commemorative spiral-bound cookbook featuring 165 recipes from sisters, friends, and affiliates with photos, celebrating the congregation's 165th anniversary. Suggested donation $20.
• Greater Perfection Book Spiritual book by Blessed Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich titled 'A means of achieving union with God through prayer'. Soft cover, 314 pages. Available as suggested donation $15-$20.
• A Biography - Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, SC Biography of Blessed Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich by Sister Mary Zita Geis, SC, including personal letters and impressions from friends and family. Paperback, 337 pages.
• An American Little Flower Book Paperback book by GinaMarie Tennant (2023) about Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, the first Beatification in the United States. 208 pages.
• Charity Notes HOPE Cards - Entire Collection Collection of 21 HOPE greeting cards with envelopes created by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. Suggested donation $25 for the full collection, or $10 per 7-card variety pack.
• "To Hear the Angels Sing" CD Christmas music CD featuring 19 songs performed by The Masterwork Chorus. Suggested donation $5.
• They Might Be Saints - EWTN Original Docudrama DVD EWTN original 30-minute docudrama DVD about Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, presented by Michael O'Neill.
• Sisters of Charity Commemorative Throw Commemorative throw blanket branded for the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, measuring 70" x 52". Suggested donation $60.
• Sisters of Charity Logo Duffle Bag Duffle bag with the Sisters of Charity logo, available in black and blue with white trim. Measures 17 3/4" W x 9" H x 11" D with adjustable strap. Suggested donation $30.
• Holy Family Chapel and Motherhouse Wooden Keepsake Custom-made wooden replica of Holy Family Chapel and Motherhouse made by The Cat's Meow Village, 10" long x 4 1/2" tall x 3/4" thick.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 sandwiches provided annually to those experiencing homelessness and hunger
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• No Kings Protest (Morristown, NJ)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 June 2025Sisters of Charity participated in the No Kings protest in Morristown, NJ on June 14, 2025, joining thousands calling for justice and peace. Sister Dianne Moore, SC was pictured at the event.
• El Centro Arte para la PazcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Founded by Sister Peggy O'Neill, SC, in Suchitoto, El Salvador on grounds of historic Santa Imelda School. An educational and cultural center promoting peace through dance, art, and theological reflection. Serves tens of thousands through programs strengthening cultural identity, teaching skills for self-sufficiency, promoting environmental awareness, teaching gender equality, and building bridges between cultures.
• Diocese of Richmond, Virginia - Twinning ParishminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Partnership began in 2001 when Sister Dianne Moore joined with a twinning parish from the Diocese of Richmond, Virginia to journey to Haiti.
• Food for the PoorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that built the new school facility in Cuvier, Haiti for the Sisters of Charity school. Enables education for 250 of Haiti's poorest children.
• Maryknoll SistersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevious collaboration in Haiti missions. In 2011, Sisters Dianne Moore and Janet Lehmann lived with Maryknoll Sisters in LaTremblay, Haiti. Maryknoll Sisters later closed their ministry in Haiti.
• Religious of Jesus and Mary from Mt. Rainer, MarylandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative mission partners in Haiti since 2005 when Sisters Carol Ann Lockwood, Sharon Sage, and Mary Dolores Spano departed for Gros Morne, Haiti.
• St. Vincent de Paul SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeton Associates are members of this international Catholic organization dedicated to serving the poor. Supports legacy giving and charitable service.
• Voice of the FaithfulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeton Associates participate in this organization focused on Catholic Church reform and lay leadership.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeton Associates participate in building homes for those in need through this international housing organization.
• Meals on WheelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeton Associates support this program delivering meals to homebound elderly and disabled individuals.
• Dominican Sisters of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in funding the Haiti school construction, working with Food for the Poor and local Catholic Schools.
• St. Joseph's HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the congregation's sponsored healthcare works, providing medical services in New Jersey.
• Trinitas Regional Medical Center / RWJ Barnabas HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored healthcare ministry under RWJ Barnabas Health system in Elizabeth, NJ.
• Toward Boundless CharitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram for high school students to deepen spirituality and engage in service. Four actively engaged high schools participate with Seton Associate facilitators guiding monthly meetings and ministry projects.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• St. Vincent de Paul Society: International Catholic lay charitable organization whose members partner with the subject congregation through Seton Associates for direct service to the poor. Functions as a mission-aligned network partner rather than a direct operational peer.
• Food for the Poor: A nonprofit humanitarian aid organization that built the subject congregation's Haiti school facility. Operates as an enabling institutional partner rather than a direct ministry peer, but reflects the institutional ecosystem in which the congregation operates.

Direct peers

• Sisters of St. Joseph: A Catholic women's congregation operating schools, hospitals, and community ministries in New Jersey and beyond with similar social service, education, and advocacy programming.
• Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati: A separate Sisters of Charity congregation sharing common Vincentian-Setonian heritage from Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Operates hospitals, education, and social service ministries in Ohio with comparable mission and structure.
• Dominican Sisters of Hope: A Catholic women's religious congregation engaged in education, healthcare, and direct service. Already a co-partner with the subject congregation in funding the Haiti school construction, indicating close mission alignment.
• Sisters of Mercy of the Americas: A large Catholic women's religious institute operating hospitals, schools, and social justice ministries in the Americas. Comparable in scope, education/healthcare sponsorship, and social advocacy focus.
• Maryknoll Sisters: Catholic missionary congregation historically active in Haiti (LaTremblay) alongside the subject congregation. Comparable in international mission focus, though Maryknoll Sisters later closed their Haitian ministry.
• Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul: A related Vincentian religious congregation engaged in similar ministries — education, healthcare, and social services — across multiple U.S. provinces with comparable international mission programs.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Relief Services: The U.S. Catholic Church's official international humanitarian agency operating large-scale Haiti and El Salvador programs. Comparable in international relief focus and Catholic institutional backing, though at materially greater scale.
• Religious Sisters of Mercy: Larger-scale Catholic women's institute with international healthcare and education infrastructure (including Mercy Health). Overlaps with subject congregation on healthcare sponsorship and service delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt0oCxptlnbGDKhxpo9qiew?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/SistersofCharityofSaintElizabeth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sisters-of-charity-of-saint-elizabeth
• Instagraminstagram.com/sisters_of_charity

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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