In 1793, Elizabeth Ann Seton met a dashing man who sweetly called her his dear “Eliza.” That man, William Magee Seton, became the husband Elizabeth dearly loved.
Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton
Seton Shrine Debuts “Seeker to Saint” Video Series
The Seeker to Saint series, produced by The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, is part of a year-long commemoration of the 200th anniversary of her passing into heave
Expo Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
On the occasion of the bicentenary of the death of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, a pioneer of the Vincentian Family in the United States, an exhibit was held at the Mother House.
July 19: Vows of Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s
This Tuesday, July 19, marks the day in 1813 when vows were pronounced for the first time by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and 17 other Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's, who adapted the vow formula of the Daughters of Charity. Learn more about the history of the Sisters...
New Museum Exhibit Opens at The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Emmitsburg, MD — The Seton Shrine’s museum has opened a new, free exhibit showcasing the work that Sisters are doing today across the country and around the world. “Sisters Today – A World of Difference” shows Sisters hard at work everywhere, from the Arizona desert...
Resources for Feast of St. Elizabeth January 4
January 4: Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton In 1809 Elizabeth Ann Seton established the first congregation of religious Sisters to be founded in the United States. They were dedicated to the care and education of the children of the poor. This was their connection...
Vincentian Women
Vincentian Women - Pope Francis has said "Women are asking deep questions that must be addressed. The church cannot be herself without the woman and her role. The woman is essential for the church. Mary, a woman, is more important than the bishops." Vincentian Women...
New resource tool for letters of Elizabeth Seton
Sr. Regina Becthle, SC writes about the resource tool for letters of Elizabeth Seton...This is to let you (and FAMVIN readers) know that the first installment of charts listing documents written to and about Elizabeth Seton, the Seton and Bayley families, and related...
Obama honors both Pope and Elizabeth Seton
President Obama presents Pope Francis with key to the home of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Presented in a case crafted specifically for the occasion, the key honors both His Holiness Pope Francis, and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. “This gift is a fitting tribute,” said Rob...
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Collaboration
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Collaboration In celebration of the 40th anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization, and in keeping with the Year of Vincentian Collaboration… we feature this new slide presentation. Learn how St. Elizabeth shared her life’s work...
Additional September events in Vincentian Family
An earlier post highlighted events of significance in the Vincentian Family. In addition there are two other events... September 12-14, 2015 40th Anniversary of the Canonization of Elizabeth Ann Seton See Press Release 40th for events celebrated at the National Shrine...
Feeling connected
Feeling connected! When did you feel connected in a powerful way to some place in our Vincentian Heritage? Reading the reflection below reminded me of an experience over 30 years ago when at the mid-point of a 30 day retreat at Mt. Manresa on Staten Island my retreat...
