Elizabeth Ann Seton: First American-Born Saint
Elizabeth Ann Seton was a wife and mother who was widowed at the age of 29 in 1803. Despite great hardships, she went on to do amazing work, and eventually became the first American-born saint in 1975.
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The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Visitor Covid-19 Precaution
While not required, the Seton Shrine requests in accordance with current CDC recommendations for areas of substantial or high Covid transmission that everyone, regardless of vaccination status wear masks while indoors at the Shrine. Masks are available onsite.
Join the Seton Shrine's $7 Million Capital Campaign
'A New Century of Charity' marks the 200th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s death
This historic campaign will fund a new Museum and Visitors Center, expand our Seeds of Hope Retreats program for the poor, and strengthen the Shrine's ministries that spread Mother Seton's intercession and her message of faith and hope to a world in need of God's healing love.
Join the Seton Shrine's $7 Million Capital Campaign
'A New Century of Charity' marks the 200th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s death
This historic campaign will fund a new Museum and Visitors Center, expand our Seeds of Hope Retreats program for the poor, and strengthen the Shrine's ministries that spread Mother Seton's intercession and her message of faith and hope to a world in need of God's healing love.
