St Elizabeth Ann Seton

Born in New York City, August 28, 1774, Elizabeth lost her mother early, her education became the concern of her father. At nineteen, Elizabeth married William Magee Seton of New Youk. Five children were born of their happy union. After her husband's death, the Filicchi-life-long friends-welcomed the grieving widow to their home in italy. Elizabeth returned to New York in 1804 and entered the Catholic Church on March 14, 1805. she started the Sisters of Charity and lived in Emmitsburg. Elizabeth died on January 4, 1821. In 1963 she became the first American-born citizen to be beatified and on September 14,1975 she was canonised by Paul V1. 21. In 1963 she became the first American-born citizen to be beatified and on September 14,1975 she was canonised by Paul V1.