The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Civil War Sisters Tours

On this specialty tour, discover all that the Sisters and Daughters of Charity experienced during the American Civil War as they tirelessly endeavored to provide hope and healing to a nation torn apart by conflict.

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August 17

Ghana Catholic Community Pilgrimage

All are invited to attend the Ghana Catholic Community Pilgrimage. Mass will be celebrated at 3:30pm.

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Sept. 6

Filipino Healing Pilgrimage

All are welcome to attend the Filipino Healing Pilgrimage. Mass will be celebrated at 11am.

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Sept. 12

Candlelight Instrumental Concert

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Mother Seton's canonization with an outdoor instrumental concert featuring songs of the 1970s by the Escencia Quartet with guitarist Sean Brennan, featuring musicians of Peabody Institute and the Julliard School

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Sept. 14

A Day of Joy | 50th Anniversary of Mother Seton's Canonization

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary with Mass by Archbishop Lori, live music, food trucks, activities, and a closing concert!

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Sept. 14

Damascus Worship Band Concert

Close out the 50th Anniversary Celebration with Damascus Worship Band!

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Regularly

Historic Homes Tours

Step into the homes of Mother Seton.

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Sun-Fri

Daily Mass & Adoration

Join us for Adoration and Confession Sun-Fri at 12:15pm-1:15pm. Mass is at 1:30pm.

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St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton — Two Saints Guiding Us Through Hard Times

Danielle Bean | July 13, 2025

Faith is not free; it comes with a cost. But that cost seems small when compared with the immense riches of grace.

Saint Veronica and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: Bearers of the Divine Image

Danielle Bean | July 12, 2025

These two great women show us that God can take the smallest and most humble act of love and transform it into “Veronica’s veil,” an imprint of His own divine charity and mercy.

Praying and Working with Saint Benedict and Mother Seton

Elizabeth Scalia | July 11, 2025

Like Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, Mother Seton’s life was grounded in contemplation and action. She was a woman of prayer who put all of her energy into the work God called her towards, always trusting in Grace.

Leaving all to God with Venerable Augustus Tolton and Mother Seton

Danielle Bean | July 9, 2025

Trusting God is the “secret” to holiness. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton knew it, and just decades later, Augustus Tolton followed in her faithful footsteps, trusting in the goodness of God, in spite of worldly obstacles and injustice.

In His Presence and Love: Saint Maria Goretti and Mother Seton

Christina O'Brien | July 6, 2025

Unthinkable suffering and injustice can leave us feeling defeated, angry, and near despair. St. Maria Goretti and Mother Seton show us that there is no darkness that is beyond God’s boundless love and forgiveness.

Saints of the Mountain: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Tom Hoopes | July 4, 2025

Both literally and figuratively, mountains were the means by which Pier Giorgio Frassati and Elizabeth Ann Seton scaled the heights of holiness and service to God and neighbor.

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the American Spirit

Tom Hoopes | July 4, 2025

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton had a bold spirit, embraced new identities, made a home in hard circumstances, and left a giant legacy. She embodied many of the best virtues of being American.

The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive: Saint Irenaeus and Mother Seton

Suzanne M. Wolfe | June 28, 2025

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Irenaeus suffered greatly in their lives and were deeply “acquainted with grief.” Instead of leading to despair, suffering made them fully alive to the beauty of the world and to the gift of God’s grace.

Lifted Up By Truth: What St. Cyril of Alexandria and Mother Seton Believed

Tom Hoopes | June 27, 2025

Saint Cyril and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton remind us that sound doctrine is a grace-filled path that brings heaven to earth and leads us to communion with God.

Following Mother Seton’s Path Into the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Lisa Lickona | June 27, 2025

Devotion to the Sacred Heart teaches us that the way of the saints is not about an abstract ideal or rules for life, but about the unfathomable love of God, who we embrace—blood, sweat and all.

The Play of the Heart: Saint Josemaría Escrivá and Mother Seton

Lisa Lickona | June 25, 2025

God does not call us to a life void of joy and light. God is found both when we pray and play. He makes His presence known in the daily tasks of ordinary life—something that both St. Josemaría Escrivá and Mother Seton understood.

Saint John the Baptist, Mother Seton, and the Meaning of Birthdays

Tom Hoopes | June 24, 2025

Everyone loves a birthday, but St. Elizabeth Ann Seton intuitively saw something the Catholic Church also uniquely sees: birthdays have a deep and powerful meaning.

From Worldliness to Wilderness: Evagrius of Pontus and Elizabeth Seton

Paula Huston | January 16, 2025

Evagrius and Mother Seton shared a passion for mastering the inner life. Their struggles with powerful emotions led to profound insights into authentic love and holiness.

Into God’s Light | Powerlessness: Why is there evil and suffering? How can I make a difference?

Paula Huston | May 19, 2024

Week Seven | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

Into God’s Light | Hopelessness: Does my life matter? How do I find happiness?

Paula Huston | May 12, 2024

Week Six | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

Into God’s Light | Shame: Why do I feel unworthy? How do I gain self-respect?

Paula Huston | May 5, 2024

Week Five | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

Into God’s Light | Abandonment: Why am I alone? Where do I belong?

Paula Huston | April 28, 2024

Week Four | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

Into God’s Light | Rejection: Who can I love? Who will accept me as I am?

Paula Huston | April 20, 2024

Week Three | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

Into God’s Light | Fear: Who can I trust? Will I ever feel safe?

Paula Huston | April 13, 2024

Week Two | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

Into God’s Light | Confusion: Who Am I? What Is My Path?

Paula Huston | April 6, 2024

Week One | An Easter reflection series with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on the spiritual and mental health crisis afflicting young people.

Translators of the Holy Spirit: Elizabeth Seton and Les Murray

Elisabeth Kramp | November 26, 2022

The saint and the poet lived and wrote to communicate God’s glory and intimacy with humankind.

Children of the Church: Elizabeth Seton, Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi

Elisabeth Kramp | October 14, 2022

Their boundless capacity for love, friendship and wonder deepened our understanding of the spirituality of children forever.

In Praise of Holy Women

Paul Mariani | September 23, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Seton was twenty-years old when the Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne were executed during the French Revolution. A century and a half later Francois Poulenc would tell the world their story in his sublime opera, Dialogues des Carmelites.

Caring for the Poor: Frank Capra and Elizabeth Seton

Peggy Rosenthal | September 9, 2022

The mid-twentieth century immigrant film director and the early-nineteenth century saint born into Manhattan’s elite shared a deep concern for society’s poor and outcasts that was grounded in their Catholic faith.

Check Out National Media Coverage Of Footsteps of Mother Seton

Seton Shrine Plans Weekend To Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Mother Seton’s Canonization

Elizabeth Ann Seton: First American-Born Saint

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Please Note: Seton Shrine Closes at 3pm on July 4th

What's Coming Up

Events all weekend long!

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

Her influence is widespread and relevant today

See the Seton Shrine Museum’s Newest Exhibit

Experience Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s amazing journey from Seeker to Servant to Saint

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Home of the First American-Born Saint

Seton Shrine Museum

The Basilica

Living History

The Stone Farmhouse

Historic St. Joseph's House

St. Joseph's Cemetery

The First American-Born Saint