A portrait of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
1774 – 1821
Feast
January 4 · XIX c.
Patron of
Catholic schools · Widows · Converts · Seafarers · Maryland
Order
Religious / Foundress / Convert
First native-born citizen of the United States to be canonized (1774-1821); New York Episcopalian widowed at 29 with five children, converted to Catholicism in 1805. Founded the Sisters of Charity at Emmitsburg, Maryland - the first U.S. congregation of religious women - and pioneer of the American parochial school system. Canonized 1975 by Paul VI.
Life & Times
Born: 1774 · Died: 1821 · From: United States.
Patronage
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is invoked as the patron of catholic schools, widows, converts, seafarers, maryland. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“We must pray without ceasing, in every occurrence and employment of our lives.”— Letter to Antonio Filicchi, c. 1809
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.