A Short History of the Sisters of Charity

Beth
July 12, 2002

Greater Emmistburg Historical Society presentation from the program marking the beatification of Elizabeth Ann Seton as found on the site of

“The beatification of Elizabeth Ann Seton manifests one of the striking ways in which Divine Providence extends the Kingdom of God upon earth. Usually, when the foundress of a religious congregation is accorded the honors of the Church, the good works of that one community give glory to her name and add conviction to impression in the record of her sanctity. In the case of Elizabeth Seton, however, there are six communities of which she is the acknowledged Foundress and Mother.”….

For the full article see
http://www.emmitsburg.net/archive_list/articles/history_articles/sisters_of_charity.htm

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