In 1975, Mother Elizabeth Seton was canonized as America's first native-born Roman Catholic saint. This Vision Book beautifully narrates the inspiring true story of Elizabeth Bayley Seton, from her childhood in a prominent New York family to her remarkable journey as the founder of the Sisters of Charity.

Born in 1774 to a well-off Protestant family, Elizabeth's life seemed set on a peaceful course. However, after marrying William Seton at age 19 and raising five children, tragedy struck when her husband died of tuberculosis in 1803. Financially devastated, Elizabeth converted to Catholicism at a time when Catholics faced widespread persecution in the United States, causing a rift with her family.

Her meeting with Bishop Carroll of Maryland sparked a calling that led to the establishment of the Sisters of Charity and the first American parochial Catholic school. Through her unwavering faith and dedication, Elizabeth's order grew, founding schools, orphanages, and hospitals across the United States. By the time of her death at just 46 years old, the congregation had expanded to 21 communities nationwide, leaving a profound legacy in American Catholicism. This book honours her extraordinary life of service and devotion.