Elizabeth Seton has the distinction of being the first native-born American to be canonized a saint. She was born into a well-to-do family and married well and happy herself. Unfortunately, through a series of events, Elizabeth’s life was struck by one tragedy after another. She eventually made her way to Italy where she became enamored by the Catholic Church and promptly became a devout member. Coming back to America, she founded the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph to serve the poor children of Baltimore, Maryland.
