ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON

• Born: in 1774(New York City)
• Died: in 1821(from tuberculosis)
• Spouse: William Seton
• 5 children
• Was born in the Episcopalian church

FINDING HER FAITH

• Married to Willam, a businessman, at age 19.
• Eventually William lost his job.
• William got sick from tuberculosis and moved to Italy.
• They moved to Italy because a doctor said the climate would help his condition
• First time she was ever exposed to the Catholic Religion.

ACOMPLISHMENTS

• Established St. Joseph's Academy & free Catholic schooling.
• When she joined the church she made vows of poverty, chastity, &obedience.
• Later she was called Mother Seton.
• She established the Sisters of St. Josephs with two other people.
• Today, 6 religious communities derived from the Sisters of St. Josephs.

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TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS

• She lost her mother at a young age.
• She lost her hsband after a few years of marriage.
• Struggled to raise her 5 children on her own.
• Was abandoned by her family because she switched her religion.
• Because of the way she handled these situations she was considered kind, patient, and courteous

CANONIZATION

• She was canonized in 1975 as the Patron of Catholic Schools
• Her feast day is January 4
• She was devoted to the Sacre Scripture, Holy Eucharist, and Blessed Virgin Mary.
• She wanted people to maintain in constant prayer and presence of God.