The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

What's Coming Up

America250 at the Seton Shrine

Given her tremendous impact on America, Mother Seton should be widely recognized as a “Founding Mother”

Celebrate our Nation’s founding at the Seton Shrine by exploring the life and legacy of Mother Seton, America’s first native-born canonized saint. Special tours, a new exhibit, events, and media features highlight her role in the early United States and the lasting impact of the more than 20,000 Sisters and Daughters of Charity who followed in her footsteps.

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New Exhibit Highlights National and Historic Impact Of Sisters

'Do The Good: The Sisters Who Shaped America' Now Open

The Seton Shrine's new special exhibit tells the story of the Sisters and Daughters of Charity and their impact on education, health care and other fields.

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Enroll Your Loved Ones in Our Father's Day Novena of Masses

You'll receive our 3 beautiful, custom-designed St. Joseph Novena Mass cards in the mail.

Our Novena of Masses begins on Father's Day, June 21, and concludes on June 29. Send us the names of the special fathers in your life, as well as your prayerful intentions, and they will be remembered in our nine Father's Day Novena Masses.

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Saints On Their Way

Mother Seton is widely considered the first American-born saint—and since 1975, many more have journeyed on that very same path to sainthood!

There are 31 people on our list, the majority of whom are Americans or Canadian, as well as several who spent the majority of their lives in America, but there are countless more that are on the path to sainthood! This small selection reminds us that anyone can be a saint, and that saints come from all walks of life.

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"Seton Network" Showcases Over 150 Parishes and Schools Under The Patronage Of Mother Seton

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

Parishes and schools under the patronage of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton are listed in the growing Seton Network, a directory of over 150 institutions that continue to carry out the saint's legacy.

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News

The Road to Mother Seton

How the Camino of Maryland is reviving the ancient tradition of pilgrimage
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Busloads of Faith: School Groups "Meet" Mother Seton at Academy Alive Program

They thought it was just a field trip - until they stepped off the bus and came face-to-face with a living saint in1818.
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Becca Corbell on Driving Home The Faith, on Sacred Heart Radio

Becca Corbel, Director of Programs and Operations, appeared on the Catholic Radio Show, Driving Home the Faith on Sacred Heart Radio
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Becca Corbell on The Katie McGrady Show talking about "Tea Culture & the American Revolution"

Becca Corbell talks about the new exhibit, "Do The Good: The Sisters Who Shaped America" on the Katy McGrady Show
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Rob Judge on the Catholic Faith Network - New special exhibit: Do the Good: The Sisters who Shaped America

Rob Judge appears on the Catholic Faith Network to talk about the Seton Shrine's plans for America250, including the opening of the new exhibit, "Do the Good: The Sisters Who Shaped America"
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PRESS from The Saturday Evening Post: The Mother of American Charity

Most people wouldn't know much about Elizabeth Ann Seton if she hadn't been canonized in 1975, but saint or not, she was an extraordinary person.
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PRESS from OSV: Seton Shrine Prepares to Share Mother Seton's 'Revolutionary' Impact as America Turns 250

Mother Seton: The Hidden Hero of America's 250-Year Story They Never Taught You!
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Latest Reflections

Seton & Culture

Home of the First American-Born Saint

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

Seton Shrine Museum

Visit the brand new Seton Shrine Museum with engaging, hands-on technology, new artifacts, and more!

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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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Living History

Step back in time to the year 1818 at St. Joseph’s Academy, and engage with our living history interpreters, including our Junior History Interpreters who portrays real students from Mother Seton’s time.

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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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