Elizabeth Ann Seton was born on August 28, 1774, in New York City and became a prominent figure in the American Catholic community. After the death of her husband, she converted to Catholicism and dedicated her life to the Church and education. In 1809, she founded the first Catholic school in the United States in Baltimore, Maryland, which laid the groundwork for the development of the Catholic educational system in America. Seton’s commitment to education, spirituality, and social service significantly shaped the role of women in the Catholic Church. A devoted wife and mother, her journey reflected both personal and communal transformation grounded in faith and service. The canonization ceremony took place in Vatican City and was officiated by Pope Paul VI. The event was attended by thousands, including many American Catholics who traveled to witness this historic occasion. Canonization is a formal process of declaring a deceased person as a saint, acknowledging their virtuous life and miracles attributed to them posthumously. For American Catholics, Seton's canonization represented not only a recognition of her individual merits but also a broader acknowledgment of the contributions of American saints to the global Church.