Anniversary of Seton Canonization, part 1

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The photo seen here is taken from the December 1974 issue of the Seton Causeway, announcing that “Pope Paul VI, at a consistory held on December 12, 1974, promulgated the decree of canonization of Blessed Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton and set September 14, 1975 as the date for the canonization ceremony.” Tomorrow’s post will include exerpts from the Seton Causeway‘s report on Mother Seton’s canonization ceremony.

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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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Birthday of Blessed Rosalie Rendu

Rosalie Rendu

Blessed Sr. Rosalie Rendu

In addition to being the feast day of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, September 9 is the birthdate of Frederic’s mentor in serving the poor, Blessed Sr. Rosalie Rendu.

Learn more about Sr. Rosalie Rendu in this blog post from last February, in honor of her feast day.

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