Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton

Founder of the American Sisters of Charity
One of the founders & charter members of The Society for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children
First person born in the United States to become canonized as a saint
Commonly seen as a patron of Catholic schools
Established St. Joseph’s Academy and Free School – Emmitsburg, Maryland

Words to Live By:

"Faith lifts the staggering soul on one side, hope supports it on the other, experience says it must be and love says let it be."

For more information about St. Elizabeth ...

New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton