by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
You might be surprised at what Louise de Marillac, Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Catherine Harkins Founder of LCUSA had in common beyond being women who lived lives of mission. All were widows. The first two are relatively well known. Catherine Harkins was twice widowed....
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2013 | Church, Evangelization, News
“What did Frances Cabrini and Elizabeth Seton have in common? Both fit the criteria given by Pope Benedict XVI for “new evangelizers.” They both “had the experience of being healed by God, through Jesus Christ,” and they both overcame...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 14, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Did you know The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was designated a top pilgrimage site in The Year of Faith? By Holy Decree, Archbishop William E. Lori named the Shrine one of seven pilgrimage sites to visit in the Archdiocese of Baltimore during the Year...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
For the month of January you can journey in this year of faith with the first saint of the United States, Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton. Our FOCUS ON section is devoted to her. You will discover a woman who was totally inhabited by God and who placed her life at the...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Maryellen Blumlein, SC offers a reflection on Elizabeth Ann Seton as a woman of faith. “Because of her conversion to “the faith of the immigrants,” many of Elizabeth’s friends would no longer associate with he” Sr. Maryellen Blumlein, SC, taught English...