The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Thanksgiving Hours

The Seton Shrine will close early on Wednesday, November 26th at 3pm and will be closed Thanksgiving Day. Normal hours will resume Friday, November 28th.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Join us at the Seton Shrine on Sunday, December 14 for a joyful Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration!

Spend the afternoon from 12 pm - 6pm at the Shrine. Enjoy food sold by La Carreta, hear a message of hope from Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, attend Mass, and experience faith, culture and community!

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$50,000 CHRISTMAS MATCH CHALLENGE

Donate now for GIVING TUESDAY and DOUBLE your impact for the Seton Shrine

There's no need to wait! Your donation today for GIVING TUESDAY will be MATCHED and go twice as far to support the Seton Shrine's mission to spread devotion to Mother Seton and her message of God's healing love and mercy across America.

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Recap Of The 50th Anniversary Weekend

Over 3,000 visitors attended the festivities

Over 3,000 visitors celebrated Mother Seton’s 50th Anniversary for a weekend celebration full of faith, music, history and community. The world needs Mother Seton’s example and intercession now more than ever.

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Seton Shrine Launches $50 Million Endowment Initiative

The announcement was part of the Shrine’s three-day celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mother Seton’s canonization.

The $50 million, 10-year endowment initiative will ensure that the Shrine remains a vibrant place of faith, hope and history for generations to come.

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Saints On Their Way

Mother Seton is widely considered the first American-born saint—and since 1975, many more have journeyed on that very same path to sainthood!

There are 31 people on our list, the majority of whom are Americans or Canadian, as well as several who spent the majority of their lives in America, but there are countless more that are on the path to sainthood! This small selection reminds us that anyone can be a saint, and that saints come from all walks of life.

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New "Seton Network" Showcases Over 150 Parishes and Schools Under The Patronage Of Mother Seton

A new 50th initiative dedicated to showcasing Mother Seton's legacy is here

Parishes and schools under the patronage of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton are listed in the growing Seton Network, a directory of over 150 institutions that continue to carry out the saint's legacy.

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50 for 50: Read Stories and Quotes On How Mother Seton Has Touched People’s Lives

Her influence is widespread and relevant today

Has Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton touched your life? The Shrine is gathering 50 stories in this 50th Anniversary year. Find out how to share a story/photo/quote or reflection by clicking the link below.

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ONE OF US: The Making of an American Saint

See the Seton Shrine Museum’s Newest Exhibit

This new exhibit chronicles Elizabeth Ann Seton’s path to sainthood. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of her canonization by Pope Paul VI. In addition to the canonization decree, visitors can see artifacts, photos, proclamations, personal scrapbooks, videos, and more.

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News

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Rob Judge Appears On Catholic Faith Network

Executive Director, Rob Judge, covered a wide range of current topics about the Seton Shrine on the Catholic Faith Network.
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Press from Catholic Review: Seton Shrine hosts pilgrimage, Mass for Sea Services

The gathering included active-duty personnel and veterans of the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and public health services, and their families.
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Press Release: Seton Shrine Launches $50 Million Endowment Initiative as Part of Canonization Golden Anniversary Celebration

A new initiative to protect and preserve the Seton Shrine for generations to come
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PRESS from EWTN News In Depth

Julia Convery reports on the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton canonization celebration on EWTN News In Depth.
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Op-Ed from National Catholic Register: Mother Seton at 50: An American Saint Who Shows Us Holiness Is for Everyone

National Catholic Register covers the 50th Anniversary
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PRESS From Our Sunday Visitor: 50th anniversary celebration

Highlighting ‘Saints on Their Way’
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PRESS from Catholic News Agency: Seton Shrine highlights American ‘Saints on Their Way’

Today there are 87 American Catholics on their way to sainthood.
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PRESS from Catholic Review: Pilgrims celebrate 50th anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization

Catholic Review covers the 50th Anniversary Celebration
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PRESS from Knights of Columbus: A Pioneer of American Sainthood

Nearly 2,000 people, including Knights and their families, packed the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, on Sept. 14
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Latest Reflections

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Seton & Culture

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Home of the First American-Born Saint

Discover the inspirational life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Seton Shrine Museum

Visit the brand new Seton Shrine Museum with engaging, hands-on technology, new artifacts, and more!

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The Basilica

Awe-inspiring and amazing are a few words people have used to describe the Basilica.

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Living History

Step back in time to the year 1818 at St. Joseph’s Academy, and engage with our living history interpreters, including our Junior History Interpreters who portrays real students from Mother Seton’s time.

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The Stone Farmhouse

Step back in time while you tour the Stone House, which was originally built in the mid-1700s.

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Historic St. Joseph's House

This historic home was built in 1810 when Elizabeth Ann Seton realized one home wasn’t enough for all that she had in mind.

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St. Joseph's Cemetery

In 1809, Mother Seton and her companions took a walk through the dense woods on their property to select a site for a cemetery.

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Elizabeth Ann Seton

The First American-Born Saint

Elizabeth Ann Seton was a wife and mother, and then found herself a widow at just 29 years old in 1803. Despite the hardships that she faced, she went on to do amazing work, and eventually became the first American-born saint in 1975. Visit this historic site and Shrine and see the museum, her historic homes, and the Basilica dedicated to her.

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