When Americans reflect on the nation’s 250-year history, the spotlight often falls on presidents, generals and statesmen. Yet the story of the United States was also shaped by educators, caregivers and religious leaders whose work strengthened communities and expanded opportunities for generations.
Among those influential figures were St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Venerable Mother Mary Lange, towering figures in the history of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Working in the early decades of the republic, both women recognized unmet needs in American society and responded by creating institutions that would endure long after their lifetimes.