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Step back in time to 1842 and discover the life of Elizabeth Ann Seton through the eyes of her daughter, Catherine, and other beloved friends. LEARN MORE
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
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Civil War Sisters Tour
During the Civil War, as the Battle of Gettysburg raged just miles from the peaceful home of the Sisters, they could not ignore the call to help care for the wounded. After the Battle was over, the Sisters traveled 12 miles north to the battlegrounds to care for the wounded from the North and the…
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First Saturday Films
Featuring – A Quiet Place. We welcome everyone to join us for our First Saturday Films, featuring a free showing of A Quiet Place. In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. Rated PG-13. This free showing kicks off our First Saturday Films…
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Catherine Comes Home – Living History Tour
When Elizabeth Ann Seton died in 1821, her daughter Catherine was the only child at home. Heartbroken by her mother’s death, Catherine left home and didn’t return for 21 years. After traveling the world, Catherine returned to Emmitsburg in 1842 to reconnect with her roots. On this living history tour, you’ll step back in time…
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Retreat – A Journey to the Catholic Faith with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
A time of fellowship and prayer for Catholic converts and those on the journey to the Catholic Church. Offered by the Seton Shrine in partnership with the Coming Home Network. Learn more about the Coming Home Network here. Elizabeth Ann Seton was raised Episcopalian, and converted to the Catholic faith when she was 30 years…
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Feast of Corpus Christi
Join us as we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. Mass begins at 1:30pm, followed by the procession and Holy Hour. Prior to Mass, Adoration and Confession are available, beginning at 12:15pm.
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Civil War Sisters Stories – June 29
Sisters in Emmitsburg and in congregations throughout the country were called to serve during the Civil War. Their charitable efforts brought healing and solace to the wounded on both the battlefields and in hospitals. Discover how the Sisters provided hope in the midst of suffering and despair during our Civil War Sisters Stories. Sisters from…
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Film – Monsieur Vincent
We welcome everyone to join us as we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul with a free viewing of the film, Monsieur Vincent. Vincent de Paul was a 17th century priest who cofounded the Daughters of Charity with St. Louise de Marillac in 1633. He became a saint in 1737. This 1947…
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Letting Go and Trusting God With Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
| We say the words “Thy will be done” countless times, but do we really mean them? St. Elizabeth Ann Seton shows us how we can grow into our prayers – even the tough ones – by opening ourselves to God’s love, and learning to trust Him completely.
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Embracing the Certainty of Easter with Saint Damien and Mother Seton
| When my fears threaten to overtake me, I look for courage to the lives of the saints, who embraced the certainty of new life in the risen Christ, who lives among us still in the Eucharist, and in the Church.
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Trusting in Divine Mercy with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
| On Divine Mercy Sunday we each have the opportunity to summon within our hearts the same trust in God’s mercy that Mother Seton had: “We are truly his and he is truly ours.”
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Through the Darkness to Easter Light with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
| As we enter the darkness of the Holy Triduum, looking with hope to Easter, the example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton shows us how to yield our lives to Christ, the Crucified One, that we might live.
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Entering the Mysteries of Holy Week With Mother Seton
| The rituals of Holy Week evolved over millennia to help us enter more deeply into the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. Through her own experiences of suffering and joy, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life was a mirror of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection.
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The Power of Motherhood in the Mission of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
| Mother Seton’s extraordinary legacy of doing good in the world contradicts the story told by our secular culture, which says that children are an obstacle to women’s achievement.
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What It Means to Pray Without Ceasing According to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
| God doesn’t want a casual relationship. He wants us to turn to him in everything we do. As St. Elizabeth Ann Seton says: “He wants us to lift our hearts to him. Always.” And Lent is a perfect time to practice giving Him all of ourselves, the way He gave himself to us.
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Saying Yes to God in Hard Times With Mother Seton
| A few weeks after her conversion, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton celebrated the Annunciation by receiving Holy Communion for the first time. Thereafter, even in moments of poverty, loss and death, Elizabeth would follow Mary’s example with grace, courage, and a mission to serve others.
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St. Joseph and Mother Seton: The Vocations of Spouse and Worker
| St. Joseph and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton teach us that God won’t make troubles go away, but he will protect us in the midst of them. They both found strength by responding to God’s call, even when it meant leaving everything behind.
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God is Mine and I Am His – Finding Joy in Lent with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
| If we really understood Lent, we would be as enthralled with Ash Wednesday as Mother Seton was. It is through our Lenten journey inward into “the great empty” that we encounter God and meet our authentic selves.
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Speaking to God Through Scripture with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
| St. Elizabeth Ann Seton found in Sacred Scripture a path to God. Her life embodied what the Second Vatican Council called the “force and power in the word of God” that becomes the “support and energy of the Church.”
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To Follow the Pope, as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Did
| St. Peter is honored because despite his weaknesses, he loved and followed Jesus, and became the first pope. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton also chose a difficult path, when she answered God’s call, and entered the Catholic Church. Like St. Peter, Mother Seton’s humility became her greatest glory.
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 House
Step back in time while you tour the Stone House, which was originally built in the mid-1700s.
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The White 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.
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.