The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

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Seton Family Treasures

A new exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of Mother Seton

In what promises to be one of the biggest Catholic cultural events of the summer, the largest collection of rare personal artifacts will go on display July 1st at the Seton Shrine, showcasing the day-to-day life of America’s first native-born saint.

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Seton Family Treasures

A new exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of Mother Seton

In what promises to be one of the biggest Catholic cultural events of the summer, the largest collection of rare personal artifacts will go on display July 1st at the Seton Shrine, showcasing the day-to-day life of America’s first native-born saint.

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'Seeker to Saint' Explores Mother Seton's Love Story

Watch 'Storybook Romance' the latest video in the series

Before she was Mother Seton, she was Mrs. Seton. The latest video explores the intimate and heartfelt relationship between Elizabeth and William.

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'Seeker to Saint' Explores Mother Seton's Love Story

Watch 'Storybook Romance' the latest video in the series

Before she was Mother Seton, she was Mrs. Seton. The latest video explores the intimate and heartfelt relationship between Elizabeth and William.

Watch it now

Celebrate Mother Seton!

2021 marks the 200th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s death

2021 also marks 46 years since Mother Seton's canonization, at which Pope Saint Paul VI declared her—a wife, mother, teacher, religious sister, and Catholic convert—America’s first native-born saint. Visit this historic site and Shrine and see the museum, her historic homes, and the Basilica dedicated to her.

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Celebrate Mother Seton!

2021 marks the 200th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s death

2021 also marks 46 years since Mother Seton's canonization, at which Pope Saint Paul VI declared her—a wife, mother, teacher, religious sister, and Catholic convert—America’s first native-born saint. Visit this historic site and Shrine and see the museum, her historic homes, and the Basilica dedicated to her.

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The Humanity of Sainthood is on Display in New Exhibit Read the full article from the National Catholic Register
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Watch the Virtual Tour of Seton Family Treasures Exhibit A recorded first look with Biographer Catherine O'Donnell
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A Storybook Romance: A Conversation with Author Stephanie Calis The latest video is out, and it's a love story.
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Seton Family Treasures Exhibit Is Open Largest collection of rare personal artifacts will go on display, showcasing the day-to-day life of America’s first native-born saint.
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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

Begin your visit with a brief film about Elizabeth Ann Seton and browsing our exhibits. including our latest, Sisters Today: A World of Difference.

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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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Civil War Sisters

Discover how the Daughters and Sisters of Charity continued Elizabeth Ann Seton’s ministry of charity, helping those who were in need or wounded during the Civil War.

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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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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