Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill Archives

03/25/2026

We had to hop on this trend in honor of Women's History Month.

03/23/2026

Congratulations to our friend and genealogist Sunny Jane Morton on her latest publication "Searching for Sisters: A Guide to Researching Catholics Nuns in the United States." Sunny spent time in the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill Archives in June of 2023 to investigate women religious archives. We were her first visit and she has committed nearly three years in this sub-field of genealogical research.

Make sure to order her book and share with friends!

Who were the Catholic nuns on your family tree or in your community? Most families know precious little about the women on their family trees who joined religious life. Historians, too, have largely overlooked the estimated 350,000 Catholic women religious (nuns and sisters) in the United States bet...

03/12/2026

Once the original entrance to Seton Hill University's Administration Building, this stained-glass doorway welcomed generations of students into a space where faith and learning meet.

On either side are the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, symbols of sacrificial love, mercy, and devotion. Between them, the flowing vines and flowers represent spiritual growth, while the brilliant light shining through the panels reflects Christ as the light of the world. Look closely, and you’ll notice subtle Eucharistic imagery—circular medallions with radiating rays that symbolize Christ’s presence in the sacrament, reminding all who entered of the central mystery of Catholic worship.

This doorway was more than an entry; it was a threshold of transformation, guiding students from the ordinary world into a place of faith, community, and formation.
During Lent, these symbols speak with particular power: the hearts of Jesus and Mary invite reflection on love that suffers and endures, the vines encourage growth through sacrifice, and the Eucharistic light calls us to encounter Christ anew in our lives.

As generations once passed through these doors, may Lent inspire each of us to step forward with renewed purpose, guided by love, mercy, and the light of Christ.

03/11/2026

10/10/2025

https://learningwellmag.org/article/history-mission-and-character

At Seton Hill University, Catholic origins inspire universal virtues.

09/30/2025

⭐ JUST ADDED ⭐
A new virtual program recording has been added to the Alumni Virtual Hub!

The Chalk Talk titled "'Elizabeth Ann Seton is a Saint:' Reflections on the 1975 Canonization" can now be played on demand! 💡🍴

This program was presented by Sister Mary Norbert Long, Provincial Superior of the Sisters of Charity; Sister Maureen O’Brien, Vice President for Mission and Identity; and Casey Bowser, archivist for the Sisters of Charity and Seton Hill University. Listen as they share their memories of attending Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Canonization at the Vatican on September 14, 1975 and also the history of the Canonization process.

🖥 To watch or to view other past virtual programs, please visit: https://shualumni.setonhill.edu/programming/alumni-virtual-hub/

09/10/2025

Join us next Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Zoom as we discuss the 50th anniversary of the canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton!

Join us NEXT WEDNESDAY for an upcoming Alumni College Chalk Talk on September 17 at 7PM! 👩‍🏫

Listen to Sister Mary Norbert Long, Provincial Superior of the Sisters of Charity, and Sister Maureen O’Brien, Vice President for Mission and Identity, as they share their memories of attending Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Canonization at the Vatican on September 14, 1975. Casey Bowser, archivist for the Sisters of Charity and Seton Hill University, will discuss the history of the Canonization process.

📆 Wednesday, September 17
🕖 7:00 PM ET
🖥 Zoom link provided upon registration
⭐️ Interested? Register here: https://alumni2.setonhill.edu/e/eas-reflections/
➡️ Can't make it? This program will be recorded and uploaded to the Alumni Virtual Hub: https://shualumni.setonhill.edu/programming/alumni-virtual-hub/index.html

08/01/2025

"Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Is A Saint!"

These words, spoken by Pope Paul VI, rang out through St. Peter's Square on September 14, 1975. As we approach the 50th anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's declaration of sainthood, check out this digital exhibit about the decades-long process.

Shane Butler, a Seton Hill University Class of 2025 Religious Studies major, conducted research in the archives to create this digital display.



https://sites.google.com/setonhill.edu/elizabethsetoncanonization50th/stages-of-the-process/who-was-elizabeth-seton

A Timeline of Elizabeth Seton's Canonization process

07/29/2025

A treasure of 🎥 footage from the SHU Archive!

07/24/2025

Archivists for Congregations of Women Religious ACWR featured Sister Rosalie O'Hara as part of their Sisters in Film month! We ❤️ Sister Rosalie. 🎥 📺 📻

07/22/2025

A special place to many, then & now.

Can you guess where?

What does this special place mean to you?