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I was a birth mother at Seton Residence in St. Paul, MN in late 1969 and early 1970. I decided to keep my baby girl but I have information on other birth mothers from that time period. If I can help anyone with information about their birth mother I'd be so pleased. As to the tatics of Catholic Charities at that time. Times were different. Having a baby out of wedlock was a big "no-no" especially for a Catholic girl. You were hidden away at Seton and your baby was placed asap. Best for the baby and new parents if that was the decision. The problem was that both the staff at Seton and the Social Workers at Catholic Charities were bias toward placement of the babies and drilled at the girls about placement. The birth fathers were not involved at all. For any girl who was waivering on placement she could expect to be called in for conferences frequently by the staff, social workers and her parents if they were in the picture. Most girls placed their babies. You were allowed to see your baby if you chose. You were also allowed to care for it in the nursery at the home for the three days you stayed there after you returned from St. Joseph's Hospital. We were treated pretty well overall but the pressure was to place the baby and I saw Seton as a Catholic baby factory. I saw many tears and many sad and broken hearted girls. The girls supported each other and made friends but were only allowed to call each other by our first names and no other information was allowed unless you privately told each other. It was harder for some than others.
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From what I know, Seton Residence is connected to St. Joseph's on one side and Catholic Charities on the other. The nuns worked at both the hospital and the Residence and probably at CC, too. You may have been born at another hospital then in foster care after birth. Catholic Charities also had services to place foster children. That's why your records were probably at Seton Residence, because your adoption took place through them. But your birth mother didn't check in at Catholic Charities, that's why you were born elsewhere. My birth mother went to CC, which had a Maternity Ward or "home for unwed mothers" or whatever they called it back then. It was right between the Catholic Charities and the hospital and like Jill's mom said, they went there during their last stages of pregnancy until they "decided" to adopt out their baby. You may have been older than a newborn. Write to Catholic Charities to get your info. Their address is:
Catholic Charities
Seton Services - University
1276 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Good luck, and if you need anything else, just let me know.
I hope you can help. My friend was placed by CC and b mom was at Seton. He was born November 28?, 1969. He was named Scotty James by the b mom. He is in need of bio medical info!! If you have any info please email me alb1130@yahoo.com.
Thanks sooo much for your time!
Amy
Im looking for anyone who may know about a Karen Seys that was in Seaton Residence in 1970 and gave birth to a baby girl named Eta Anne on Dec. 1st 1970. Karen is my sister. The father was Roger Bauer. Baby was born at St. Josephs hospital and given up for adoption sometime after Christmas of 1970 threw Catholic Charities. Eta was 7 months old when adopted. That is all we know
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Hi Jill's mom!
I was adopted through Catholic Charities in Jan/Feb 1970. Please contact me via email if you think you can help in my search. Please write ADOPTION in the subject line so I know it isn't spam. My address is: carlein.homefree@gmail.com
Look forward to hearing from you.
Carlein
carlein1970
Hi Jill's mom!
I was adopted through Catholic Charities in Jan/Feb 1970. Please contact me via email if you think you can help in my search. Please write ADOPTION in the subject line so I know it isn't spam. My address is: carlein.homefree@gmail.com
Look forward to hearing from you.
Carlein
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I'd like to add some important info from my previous post on 10/26/14. I was born on 12/18/1969 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, MN. I have a serious health condition and need my bio medical information. Please email me at lynnmarie196988@yahoo.com with any information. Thank you.
Hi Jill's mom, My mother placed me for adoption in December 1969 in St. Paul, MN through Catholic Charities. I have searched her through Catholic Charities, but unfortunately she died before I found her. Her name was Mary Louise Majka from Ohio. She sometimes went by Mary Lou. Her parents sent her to St. Paul to place me for adoption. I'm wondering if you might have crossed paths at Seton? Please contact me if you can. My email is elizabeth@riverhousearts.net. Thank you!
I recently found out my grandmother gave up a baby girl for adoption in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area through Catholic Charities. Sometime around 1959-1962. Her maiden name is Joyce Palmer and the baby she gave ups name was Ann. My grandmother has recently gotten very sick and there is no other information she can give at this time! Any info or any thoughts on where else to search would be great! Thank you! hjohnson15@gmail.com
Last update on September 29, 6:55 pm by Hannah Johnson.
I was a birth mother at Seton Residence in St. Paul, MN in late 1969 and early 1970. I decided to keep my baby girl but I have information on other birth mothers from that time period. If I can help anyone with information about their birth mother I'd be so pleased. As to the tatics of Catholic Charities at that time. Times were different. Having a baby out of wedlock was a big "no-no" especially for a Catholic girl. You were hidden away at Seton and your baby was placed asap. Best for the baby and new parents if that was the decision. The problem was that both the staff at Seton and the Social Workers at Catholic Charities were bias toward placement of the babies and drilled at the girls about placement. The birth fathers were not involved at all. For any girl who was waivering on placement she could expect to be called in for conferences frequently by the staff, social workers and her parents if they were in the picture. Most girls placed their babies. You were allowed to see your baby if you chose. You were also allowed to care for it in the nursery at the home for the three days you stayed there after you returned from St. Joseph's Hospital. We were treated pretty well overall but the pressure was to place the baby and I saw Seton as a Catholic baby factory. I saw many tears and many sad and broken hearted girls. The girls supported each other and made friends but were only allowed to call each other by our first names and no other information was allowed unless you privately told each other. It was harder for some than others.
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My mother was a BMShe was there around July 3rd, 1962 My mother has passed in 1992She was from Iowa I believe she stayed with a doctor's familyMy half brother is now a big party of my life and I'm so grateful He was told he was placed with a family in Edina I'm wondering if I can ever find out her alias cause last night I met a woman who was a BM from Ottumwa, Iowa and was there at the exact same time as my mother.She has since been able to meet her daughter. She told me she might have met my mother but she need to know her alias. I would love to know anything about someone who is there during that time because since my mother has passed I don't know her story. She took the story of her adoption journey to her grave. We never heard any of it and I just wish I could know something of this part of my mother's life.Here is her HS photo and a photo from age 50 ( the year she died ) 
