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Elizabeth Seton

Elizabeth Seton

De Barberey, Madame

Hardcover

Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCatholicism

ISBN10: 1164515349
ISBN13: 9781164515340
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 616
Weight: 2.35
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Elizabeth Seton by Madame De Barberey is a biography of the life of Elizabeth Seton, an American saint and the first native-born citizen of the United States to be canonized by the Catholic Church. The book details her early life as a member of a prominent New York family, her marriage to William Seton, her conversion to Catholicism, and her founding of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's, which became the first American religious order for women.The author provides a detailed account of Seton's struggles as a widow and single mother, her decision to convert to Catholicism, and her eventual move to Emmitsburg, Maryland, where she established the first Catholic school in the United States. The book also explores Seton's deep spirituality and her devotion to the Catholic faith, which inspired her to dedicate her life to serving the poor and the sick.Overall, Elizabeth Seton is a compelling biography of a remarkable woman whose life and work continue to inspire people around the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in the United States, as well as those interested in the lives of extraordinary women who have made a lasting impact on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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