The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth emblem contains the pelican, the ancient symbol of divine love.  The pelican is shown feeding its young from its own essence, symbolizing the spirit of sacrifice and love for others.  The outstretched wings are a sign of the all – embracing love of the Sisters of Charity reaching out to the world.

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The Sisters of Charity were founded by Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, in the spirit of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac, in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in 1809. In 1859 Mother Mary Xavier Mehegan founded the New Jersey community known as the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth.

Today the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth are engaged in over 100 education, health care, pastoral and social service ministries in 14 New Jersey counties and 18 states, and in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and El Salvador, Central America. The Congregation currently numbers 505 vowed members with one transfer candidate. The Seton Associate relationship has 288 affiliated lay and religious women and men.



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