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October 1, 2013 · 12:17 pm

In Memoriam: Swift, Witte, Marek

In memory of the Daughters of Charity who died during the months of August and September.

Sister Mary Jo Swift – Died August 2, 2013 at Seton Residence, Evansville, IN, 82 years of age and 60 years of vocation.

Sister Catherine Witte – Died September 3, 2013 at St. Louise House, Albany, NY, 97 years of age and 67 years of vocation.

Sister Aileen Marek – Died September 7, 2013 at Anna House Residence, The Sarah Community, Bridgeton, MO, 91 years of age and 71 years of vocation.

May they rest in peace.

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September 11, 2013 · 5:45 am

Remembering 9/11

Tribute in Light Memorial

9/11 “Tribute in Light” Memorial

On the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, we remember all who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, and at Shanksville, PA.

Read a reflection on 9/11 by Sr. Regina Bechtle, S.C. archivist for the Sisters of Charity of New York.

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August 28, 2013 · 10:29 am

Birthday of Elizabeth Ann Seton – August 28

Seton display

Elizabeth Ann Seton birthday display in Gallery 1, August 28, 2013

(Photograph of Simon Bruté’s letter to Elizabeth Ann Seton used with permission of the Provincial Archives of the Daughters of Charity)
The Provincial Archives today celebrates the 239th birthday of the foundress of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. In honor of the day, we’ve assembled a small exhibit of materials including three letters in her hand written on Aug. 28 of various years. One is from 1805; one is from 1807. The third is a wonderful letter to Mother Seton from her friend and spiritual mentor, Fr. Simon Bruté, penned in French on Aug. 27, 1820, as the top right of the text translates, the “Eve of the birthday of such an excellent heart.” Stop by and visit if you’re in the area – the Archives exhibit gallery is open to the public Wednesdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Letter of Brute to Elizabeth Ann Seton

Letter, Simon Brute to Elizabeth Ann Seton, August 27, 1820

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