The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

The Seton Shrine Will Close at 3pm on Memorial Day

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They will be remembered in all our regular Masses for an entire year, and their names will be written in the Book of Prayer at Mother Seton’s altar. And with your offering you’ll receive a beautiful Mass card of your choice.

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Seton Shrine’s Book Club Fosters Friendships in Heaven and on Earth A moving story from the Seton Shrine about a mother, a sister, a child, and a book club
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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Mother Seton – As a Mother Every saint had a mother, but Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s own motherhood might surprise you…
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Young Interpreters Brings History to Life A look at the Junior History Interpreter Program
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Home of the First American-Born Saint

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

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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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.

Explore the Shrine