A Time For Miracles

– Elizabeth Bayley Seton, America's first native-born saint and founder of the Sisters of Charity, is ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
A Time for Miracles (1980)

Elizabeth Bayley Seton, America's first native-born saint and founder of the Sisters of Charity, is the subject of this inspiring biopic. After the tragic death of her husband, Seton converts to Catholicism. Once again, she suffers terrible loss when two of her children die, but goes on to found the American Sisters of Charity and the first American Catholic schools. Seton died in 1826 and was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1975.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
Release Date:

21 Dec 1980

Language:

English

Director:

Michael O'Herlihy

Writer:

Henry Denker

Main Actors:

Kate Mulgrew, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Rossano Brazzi, John Forsythe

Plot:

A true story about Elizabeth Bayley Seton, the first American to ever be canonized as a saint by the Pope. She took up Catholicism after the death of her rich husband, fought bigotry and opened free catholic schools and orphanages.

Production:

ABC Circle Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10