Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill

Westmoreland County · dedicated 2021 · College Ave. (PA 130) & Seton Hill Dr., Greensburg

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.

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Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill

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