The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Join the Seton Shrine's $10 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.Introducing 'Seton & Culture'
A new essay series on great religious artists, writers, thinkers, activists and visionaries from the perspective of Elizabeth Seton's spirituality.
The first essays in the series are by Paul Mariani on the Trappist monk, writer, and mystic Thomas Merton, Peggy Rosenthal on the poets Denise Levertov and Vassar Miller, and Paula Huston on the priest, psychologist and author Henri Nouwen.News View All →
Kimberly Hahn, On "Finding Mary"
Catholic apologist and author Kimberly Hahn reflects on her spiritual journey
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Stories from the Sisters
A new video series launches in February
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The Seton Shrine Is Hiring!
See what jobs are currently available.
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Press Release: Academy Alive Will Welcome School Groups
An unforgettable living history experience for learners of all ages.
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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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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.