Sisters of Charity
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Windswept Life Bearing Seeds for the Future
When we consider Mother Seton’s legacy, we can see how her faith in God grounded her life of service, and that heaven itself is seeded with her prayers for the help of others.
The Approved Miracle for Mother Seton’s Canonization
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first U.S.-born saint, was canonized partly due to the miraculous healing of Anne Theresa O’Neill, a child cured of fatal leukemia in 1952 through Mother Seton’s intercession. This healing, medically inexplicable at the time, affirmed her sanctity and continues to inspire faith and devotion worldwide.
Insecurity in the Central African Republic: Assault and Release of Two Sisters of Charity
On January 29, 2025, two Sisters of Charity and their drivers were assaulted by armed men on the Bocaranga-Bouar road (Central African Republic) and were released hours later. This incident reflects the insecurity in the country, where conflict and extreme poverty severely affect the population.
Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Mother of Catholic Education in America
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first U.S.-born saint, revolutionized Catholic education by founding the Sisters of Charity and establishing schools that integrated faith, academics, and moral development. Her legacy continues to inspire generations, embodying a maternal approach to nurturing intellect and spirituality in children.
In Besançon, for Dialogue Between Catholics and Jews
Each January 17, the Day to deepen Catholic-Jewish dialogue is celebrated, highlighting shared commitments against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and for reconciliation. In the Diocese of Besançon, this spirit is fostered through interfaith meetings and activities promoting peace, justice, and mutual respect.
Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth inter-school sports meet in Bangalore Province, India, brought together five schools in a vibrant celebration of unity, teamwork, and cultural exchange, highlighting the transformative power of collaboration. Hosted at Nazareth School, Banakal, this long-awaited event fostered growth, shared purpose, and lasting bonds among students, teachers, and leaders from diverse backgrounds.
Homily of His Holiness Paul VI on the Canonization of Elizabeth Ann Seton, September 14, 1975
Pope Paul VI’s homily celebrates Elizabeth Ann Seton as the first daughter of the United States of America to be canonized, highlighting her heroic virtues, unwavering faith, and role as a mother, widow, and founder of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Joseph’s. He emphasizes her legacy as a symbol of evangelical holiness, inspiring women and all Christians to follow her example in faith and service to humanity.
Drinking Water Project in Nepal
The Bhatteghari Drinking Water Project, implemented by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and partners, addressed critical water shortages for a landslide-displaced community in Nepal, culminating in a formal handover to local authorities in November. The project, celebrated with cultural performances and community pledges, aims to foster sustainable income generation, environmental conservation, and poverty alleviation in the region.
Circular letter from Sister Maria Rosa, Superior General of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret, on the 2025 Jubilee Year
“Closeness, compassion and tenderness: Dear Sisters, while I propose to you again what the Holy Father has told us, at the end of the General Chapter 2021, I would like to invite every Sister of Charity, in whatever territorial reality she lives, to celebrate this Holy Year of Hope with these three attitudes”. Thus writes the Superior General Mother Maria Rosa in her Circular on the occasion of the beginning of the Jubilee Year 2025.
Mother Seton: Five Groundbreaking “Firsts” That Shaped American Catholicism
As we approach the 50th anniversary of Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization in 2025, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on her profound legacy and the groundbreaking nature of her recognition as a saint. Mother Seton’s canonization, which took place on September 14, 1975, under Pope Paul VI, marked a series of remarkable “firsts” that continue to resonate within the Catholic Church and beyond.
Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of her canonization with a year-long series of events starting January 4, 2025. Highlights include a Feast Day Mass, the “One of Us” exhibit, pilgrimages, outreach programs, and retreats, all aimed at inspiring the faithful and honoring Mother Seton’s lasting impact on faith, education, and service.
Mother Seton, Saint of the Incarnation
Something powerful always happens when divinity meets humanity. This is best exemplified in the Incarnation, when God took on human flesh, and we see this reflected when ordinary people rise to become saints. Mother Seton’s life speaks to this mystery, and by her example she leads us closer to the Incarnate Word.