... . The Sisters of Charity are well-known for establishing orphanages and hospitals, but were most involved in creating a parochial school system in the United States. Soon after they became settled, death struck again, taking her two sisters-in-law. In the eleven years more she would live, two of her daughter would also join God in Heaven. This grief over her ... her burdens. Through these, she remained patient and cheerful. She kept in touch with her two sons, and, as all mothers, failed to see their biggest flaws. Nearer to her death, she sent them money and gave them suggestions on sav...

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... Father Superior attempted to replace Elizabeth in her position as Mother Superior with another nun. Also, Elizabeth's two daughters both died while she herself suffered from tuberculosis. Shortly before her death, Elizabeth received word that two of her sons were leading wild lives. When she died, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton left behind the foundation for Catholic American institutions as well as ... ...

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