Nun
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Saint Elizabeth, first American-born saint, founded the Sisters of Charity and Catholic schools in the U.S.
Patron saint of
Catholic schools, Widows, Seafarers
- Feast
- January 4
- Era
- 19th Century
- Place
- Emmitsburg
At a Glance
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Feast Day
- January 4
- Era
- 19th Century
- Primary Place
- Emmitsburg
- Vocation
- Nun
- Patronage
- Catholic schools, Widows, Seafarers
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Overview
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Saint Elizabeth, first American-born saint, founded the Sisters of Charity and Catholic schools in the U.S.
Feast day: January 4
Patronage
Catholic schools, Widows, Seafarers
Connected Places
- Emmitsburg, Maryland: Her shrine
- New York, New York: Her birthplace
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