Ben Franklin's world.

The podcast dedicated to helping you learn more about how the people and events of our early American past have shaped the present

day world we live in.

And I'm your host, Liz Kovart.

What was it like to live as a woman of faith in the Early American Republic?

What was it like to live as a Catholic in the early United States?

Catherine O'Donnell, an associate professor of history at Arizona State University,

is going to help us investigate some answers to these questions

by taking us through the life of the United States' first saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Now, using details from her book, Elizabeth Seton Life, Catherine reveals details about Elizabeth

Seton's life and accomplishments, information about Seton's search for faith and her decision

to convert to Catholicism.

And what Elizabeth Seton's life can show us about what it was like to live as a Catholic and a life of faith in the early United States.

But first, hello Atlanta, I'm coming out to your fine city to speak at a conference in October and I'd love to host a meetup while I'm in town.

So we'll meet up on Saturday, October 12 at 4 p.m. at the Atkins Park Restaurant on North Highland Avenue.

Now, if you're interested in this meetup because you happen to live in Atlanta,

or like me you'll be visiting this great city.

I've listed all the details you need to attend the meetup at Ben Franklin's World.com slash meetup.

And Bill Lindy and Jenny, thank you for reaching out and for helping me find a place for us to meet.

Your suggestions were really helpful and I know this meetup is going to be a lot of fun.

So thank you.

All right, are you ready to investigate Elizabeth Seton's life and find out what it was like to live

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