Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
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Founded in 1870 by Mother Aloysia Lowe and her companions from Cincinnati, the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill have served over 100 schools in 12 states, established multiple healthcare institutions, and initiated groundbreaking educational and social service programs. They made Greensburg their permanent home in 1882. The sisters founded Seton Hill College, now University, in 1918. In 1960, the Sisters of Charity expanded to Korea.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
In 1870 Mother Aloysia Lowe and a small band of companions came from Cincinnati to found the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, making Greensburg their permanent home in 1882. Rooted in the tradition of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the sisters built a far-reaching ministry of teaching and healing, serving scores of schools and hospitals across a dozen states. In 1918 they founded Seton Hill College — now a university — and by 1960 had carried their mission overseas to Korea.
Why it matters
The community reflects the enormous, often unsung role Catholic sisters played in building American education and healthcare, especially for immigrant and working-class communities.
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