Since the opening of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School in 2002, a valued partnership amongst Parish, Home and our School Community has been fostered. This partnership has become an integral part of our Catholic Living.
Patron Saint
The remarkable life of Elizabeth Ann Seton spans the full spectrum of human experience. She was a New York socialite, a devoted wife, a dedicated volunteer in charitable organizations, the mother of five children, a convert to Roman Catholicism, an educator, friend of the poor, catechist—a tireless servant of God.
Two hundred years ago, Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton founded the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s, the first new community for religious women to be established in the United States. She also began St. Joseph’s Academy and Free School, the first free Catholic School for girls staffed by Sisters in the United States. Her enduring legacy now includes six religious communities with more than 5,000 members, hundreds of schools, social service centers, and hospitals throughout America and around the world. She was canonized on Sunday, September 14, 1975 in St. Peter’s Square by Pope Paul VI. The first citizen born in the United States to be raised to the altars, her remains are entombed here in the Basilica that bears her name.
Extra-Curricular
Many of our staff members give freely of their recess/lunch breaks and their after school hours to run/supervise a variety of activities; we appreciate the donation of their time, talents, and energy. Each year, we strive to organize a number of extra-curricular activities to provide students opportunities to participate, not only to represent St.Elizabeth-Seton in competition, but also to enjoy the activity.