Who was the founder of the American Sisters of Charity?

The founder of the American Sisters of Charity is Elizabeth Ann Seton. She established this religious community in 1809 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, primarily to serve the needs of the impoverished and to provide education. Seton's work was inspired by her own experiences with charity and education, and she became the first American-born canonized saint in the Catholic Church. Her emphasis on the educational mission and the care for the poor has left a lasting legacy in American Catholic education and philanthropy.

The other figures listed, while significant in their own right, are associated with different missions or religious communities. Mother Teresa is known for her work with the Missionaries of Charity in India, St. Catherine Labouré is celebrated for her visions of the Virgin Mary and is connected with the Miraculous Medal, and Mother Angelica was a pioneer in Catholic broadcasting and the founder of the Eternal Word Television Network. Each had a unique impact on the Church and society, but none founded the American Sisters of Charity.