Under an adapted Rule of the French Daughters of Charity approved by Archbishop Carroll, a novitiate was completed, and seventeen women became the first vowed American Sisters of Charity July 19, 1813.
Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Historical Perspective
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Feast Day: January 4) was a daughter of the American Revolution and a child of her environment.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Reliance on the Bible
Through the research of Sister Joan E. Cook, SC we can acknowledge and better appreciate St. Elizabeth Seton’s great closeness to the Bible.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – 50 Years a Saint – Trust in God through the Dark Valleys of Life
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton trusted in God to lead her through the dark valleys of life.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Blessed Virgin Mary
In this presentation, we read some of the beautiful thoughts and meditations of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton about the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Our Founders Reflect on the Assumption of Mary
A presentation of thoughts about the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from the writings of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Vincent de Paul.
Elizabeth Ann Seton and the first Sisters of Charity
On July 19, 1813, vows were pronounced for the first time by Elizabeth Ann Seton and 17 other Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Collaboration
Saint Elizabeth Bayley Seton often felt isolated and insignificant, yet she found meaning by seeking God’s will and embracing “the grace of the moment.” Through faith and guidance from mentors, she overcame challenges to found the Sisters of Charity and became recognized as a transformative figure in United States history.
Prayer for Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Prayer service for the birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on August 28.
