Category Archives: Elizabeth Ann Seton

A Life Of Faith And Perserverence

On this day in 1821, Elizabeth Ann Seton died.   St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was born on Aug 28, 1774 in New York City.  She was introduced to Catholicism in Italy after her husband died. Following her conversion, she founded … Continue reading

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A Series Of Firsts

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American born saint cannonized by the Catholic Church was born on this date in 1774. Establishing the first Catholic school for girls in the nation, at Emmitsburg, MD,  Mother Seton then went on to be … Continue reading

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Welcome Footsteps

“Not more welcome are the sunbeams at my window than your well-known footstep at my door” Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

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