... neighborhood children. This was the first parochial school in the United States. Elizabeth faced many hardships throughout her life. The 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 ... ...

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