The Stone House, first home of Mother Seton and her companions (used with permission of Daughters of Charity Provincial Archives)
Yesterday we remembered several important anniversaries. July 31 is the founding date for today’s Province of St. Louise (2011) as well as the former Province of St. Louis (1910). Most importantly, July 31, 1809 is the founding date for the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s, established by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Because of the connection with Mother Seton, it was especially wonderful that yesterday a relative of Kitty Mullan, one of the Mother Seton’s earliest companions, stopped by the Provincial Archives. We were able to give her some biographical information and tell her that her ancestor had begun her spiritual life on this very date and had once resided just across the campus. Mother Seton’s Stone House can be seen today from the offices of the Provincial Archives; yesterday was indeed a day to focus on the Stone House and what started there 205 years ago.
The Sisters who began the work in Emmitsburg along with Mother Seton included Cecilia O’Conway, Maria Murphy, Mary Ann Butler, Susan Clossy, Rose White, and Catherine (Kitty) Mullan.
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Well I remember. Many years ago the entire community processed to the special and significant spots on the property while saying the rosary. In my early years we went to our sleeping areas in silence.
Later when we were less strict, we awaited some appreciated refreshments while conversing with our many sister companions.
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Thanks for the many interesting articles you present. I particularly enjoy your celebration of July 31, dating back to Elizabeth Ann Seton in 1809! How fitting that the current Kitty Mullan came by! I trust that the Sisters and Daughters of Charity keep the founding energy alive today in our lives and ministries. We are blessed.
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