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  1. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton SC (August 28, 1774 – January 4, 1821) was a Catholic religious sister in the United States and an educator, known as a founder of the country's parochial school system. Born in New York and reared as an Episcopalian, she married and had five children with her husband William Seton.

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    • September 14, 1975, by Pope Paul VI
  2. Learn about the first American saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, who founded the Sisters of Charity and pioneered Catholic education in the United States. Explore her biography, quotes, prayers, video and resources on this web page.

  3. Apr 8, 2024 · St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (born August 28, 1774, New York, New York [U.S.]—died January 4, 1821, Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S.; canonized 1975; feast day January 4) was the first native-born American to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. She was the founder of the Sisters of Charity, the first American religious society.

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  4. Learn about the life and achievements of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American saint and founder of the Sisters of Charity. Discover how she converted to Catholicism, faced hardships, and performed miracles through her intercession.

  5. Learn about the life and legacy of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native born American to be canonized by the Catholic Church. She was a wife, mother, educator, and foundress who embraced the Catholic Faith and established the first free Catholic school in America.

  6. 2 days ago · Visit the site dedicated to the first American-born saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, who was a wife, mother, widow and founder of the Sisters of Charity. Learn about her life, legacy, relics, museum, events and more.

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  8. SETON, Elizabeth Ann, born in New York city, 28 August, 1774; died in Emmittsburg, Maryland, 4 January, 1821. Elizabeth Ann Bayley, one of two daughters of a prominent Episcopal family, was born in New York on August 28, 1774. She was a charming little girl, small-boned and dainty, with great brown eyes.

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