An examination of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Collected Writings reveals many stories of Christmas, often marked by sorrow, illness, and death… but with ever-present threads of joy and hope.
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New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: “The Cost of Conversion”
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s decision to enter the Catholic faith was heroic and extraordinary.
A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Elizabeth Ann Seton
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about Elizabeth Ann Seton
A Prayer to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at the Start of the School Year
A story about the Seton Shrine and children as they begin their studies this year.
Prayer for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Birthday: August 28
The following prayer was prepared by Sister Regina Bechtle, SC.
July 31: Foundation of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Joseph’s
In an article for the Vincentian Heritage Journal, "Memoir of Sister Cecilia O'Conway: Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's," Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C. writes: "...Cecilia Maria O'Conway (1788-1865) is to the Sisters of Charity of North America what Marguerite...
July 19, 1813: Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s Pronounce Vows
This Wednesday is the anniversary of the date when St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the first Sisters of Charity made vows using the Vincentian vow formula.
Celebrating Mother’s Day With St. Elizabeth and St. Louise
St. Elizabeth and St. Louise are women who knew... the happiness and struggles of marriage, the joys and concerns of motherhood, the challenges of parenting alone... and the love of a generous God in whose Providence they put all their trust. Read more in the...
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Collaboration
Sr. Judith Metz, S.C. writes: We sometimes think of our lives as small, mundane, tucked away in an insignificant part of the world and having little impact. So we wonder, “Have I accomplished anything worthwhile?” Yet, deep within ourselves, we know that if we have...
Receiving the Charism of Charity: Elizabeth Ann Seton #famvin400
How does one receive the charism of Charity which we celebrate during this anniversary year? Most people have it "fanned into a flame" through experiences of their lives. Elizabeth Ann Seton received this charism in her Anglican baptism. In a devout and courageous...
Resources for Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
January 4 is a major Feast Day in the Vincentian Family: the Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton adapted Vincent and Louise's spirituality and way of service to the early 19th century Catholic Church in America. She founded the Sisters of Charity...
August 28: Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Celebrate the birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton with these media resources.
