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New Beginnings—Leadership and Support, August 15, 1817

New Beginnings—Leadership and Support, August 15, 1817

by Director of Communications | Aug 15, 2017 | 200th Anniversary, NEWS

The Story When Sisters Cecilia and Felicity arrived in Philadelphia, they went immediately to the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum of St. Joseph’s where Sister Rose was director. Mother Seton had named her Sister Servant, leader of this fledgling group of missionaries....
New Beginnings—Dying, August 14, 1817

New Beginnings—Dying, August 14, 1817

by Director of Communications | Aug 14, 2017 | 200th Anniversary, NEWS

The Story Robert Fox, a New York Catholic whose children attended the Academy in Emmitsburg, volunteered to accompany the Sisters to New York. He met Cecilia and Felicity at Emmitsburg. Their first destination was Philadelphia. There they would meet Sister Rose White,...
New Beginnings—The Journey, August 13–20, 1817

New Beginnings—The Journey, August 13–20, 1817

by Director of Communications | Aug 13, 2017 | 200th Anniversary, NEWS

Introduction In 1809, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and her companions began the first community of women religious in the United States. Their primary ministry was the education of young women, a priority for the Catholic community in the early US republic. They opened an...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary M. Kilmartin, SC

In Memoriam: Sister Mary M. Kilmartin, SC

by Director of Communications | Jun 1, 2016 | In Memoriam, In Memoriam 2016, NEWS

Those who crossed paths with Sister Mary Kilmartin may count themselves as very fortunate indeed. She sought excellence in education and taught her students to do the same. Sister Mary Kilmartin (Sister Grace Michael) was born November 15, 1932 in Bronx, New York, one...
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