Our principal mission is to give witness to Christ through our consecrated life lived in community. As an active apostolic congregation, we embrace the mission entrusted to us by Christ: to go out to all the world and bring the good news - love, justice, peace.

"It is a great grace that God should permit us to assist
in the spread of his kingdom."   
-- Blessed Pauline

Retreat Ministry, an apostolate dear to Blessed Pauline’s heart,
has been flourishing on our Mendham property since 1937.
Villa Pauline Retreat and Guest House began first.
An added site, the Quellen Spiritual Center, opened in May, 2004 at the Motherhouse.

Commencing February 11, 2018, the two ministries will become one
at the Villa Pauline site and be known as
Villa Pauline Retreat and Spiritual Center.
The Spiritual Direction Formation Program,
as well as the other enriching opportunities for spiritual growth provided at Quellen,
will now continue at Villa Pauline. The Pauline House Hermitage will remain.

Our SCC logo consists of the Christian monogram of a chi (X) and a rho (P).  These are the first two letters of the Greek word, Khristos, or Christ. The SCC (Sisters of Christian Charity) forms one side of the X. This symbol reflects the Sisters as living together in Christ for the mission of Christlike love. It can be worn on a chain or as a pin.

June 3, 2017 marked the 200th birhday of
Blessed Pauline von Mallinckrodt (Mother Pauline),
founder of the Sisters of Christian Charity.

Click the basket to see scenes from the celebration.

   Blessed Pauline’s Basket of Healing and Love

Throughout Pauline’s life, she carried this basket which contained needed supplies for the poor, such as medicine, food items, and money. Her basket also contained her prayerbook and rosary which were also a comfort to the sick and the poor.

This basket symbolizes Pauline’s readiness to serve anyone in need during her time.  Her Sisters carry on this legacy in their prayer and life-giving actions.