St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Celebrating 50 Years Since Canonization of First American-Born Saint

Charity, Faith, Local, National, Saints of New York, World

| 01/3/2025

By: Mary Shovlain

On Saturday, January 4, Catholics around the world honor the life and legacy of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on her feast day. This year, the celebration is especially poignant as we prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of her canonization.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton holds a special place in the heart of the Archdiocese of New York, and we are blessed to call her one of our own.

At the Shrine to Mother Seton in Lower Manhattan where she lived, we spoke with Sr. Gianna Maria of the Sisters of Life, who shared her thoughts on why St. Elizabeth Ann Seton remains a beacon of hope and inspiration.

This story is the first in a series on the “Saints of New York” that will be published throughout the year as we celebrate the ones that were born here, worked here, or have a special link to the archdiocese.

A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Our Sorrowful Mother

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Cardinal Dolan shares the story of a young man and his mother, and the love of Our Sorrowful Mother.

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Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

| 09/16/2026

U.S. Bishops’ Administrative Committee Establishes a Task Force on Artificial Intelligence

The group will focus on promoting policies and practices that protect human dignity, religious liberty, democratic institutions, workers, families, and vulnerable populations.

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The Good Newsroom

| 09/16/2026

National Migration Week To Focus on the Presence of Christ Within Each Migrant Child

For over 45 years, the U.S. Catholic Church has celebrated National Migration Week (NMW) by reflecting on its history as an immigrant Church and the ways in which the country has been enriched by generations of immigrants.