After her fifth child was born in 1802, William’s tuberculosis worsened. In 1803, Elizabeth, William and their oldest daughter traveled to Livorno, Italy with the hope that he would recover his health.
Vincentian Places
Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 8 – The Battery (8 State Street), New York
After Elizabeth’s father’s death, the young couple moved into a house at 8 State Street (1801-1803). Today, a Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton is located there, at the southern tip of Manhattan.
Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 7 – Staten Island, New York
The Bayley summer estate on Staten Island provided more than escape from city life— it became a spiritual retreat where Elizabeth found solace in prayer and nature, especially during times of loss.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 36 – Église Saint-Joseph des Carmes
Amélie Ozanam arranged for her husband’s burial at the Church of Saint-Joseph des Carmes with the help of members of the Dominican Order who staffed the church.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 35 – Marseille, place of Ozanam’s death
Ozanam’s final day came in Marseille, on the feast day celebrating the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, September 8, 1853.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 34 – Antignano
Between July and August of 1853, Ozanam’s doctors recommended a move to Antignano.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 33 – San Jacopo / Livorno
From May to June 1853, the Ozanam family located in San Jacopo near Livorno on the Mediterranean. The sea air briefly energized Ozanam.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 32 – Pisa
By April 1853 the Ozanams were situated in Pisa. Frederic knew his state of health was serious.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 31 – Basilica of Notre-Dame de Buglose
Approximately nine months before his death, Ozanam made a pilgrimage to Notre-Dame de Buglose. He could not resist the temptation to visit the nearby birthplace of his beloved patron, Saint Vincent de Paul.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 30 – Spain
The Ozanams embarked on several journeys in Ozanam’s last years, which they desperately hoped would allow his health to improve.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 29 – London
In 1851 Ozanam visited London to view the international exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, celebrating modern industry and civilization. At the same time he was deeply troubled by the poverty of the working class of England.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 28 – Saint-Étienne
When he visited the city of Saint-Étienne, Ozanam was saddened by scenes of the modern industrial world that brutalized both men and nature.
