Catherine Comes Home: A New Living History Tour
Encounter the power, beauty, and healing grace of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s legacy through the eyes of her only surviving daughter, Catherine. LEARN MORE
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Birthday Celebration
Join us as we celebrate Mother Seton’s birthday on the last Sunday of August at 1:30pm Mass and afterward on our grounds.
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Catherine Comes Home
In this new Living History tour, encounter the power, beauty, and healing grace of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s legacy through the eyes of her only surviving daughter, Catherine! Catherine left home in 1821, heart broken by her mother’s death. She returns for the first time 21 years later. On this living history tour, you’ll step back…
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Catherine Comes Home
Encounter the power, beauty, and healing grace of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s legacy through the eyes of her only surviving daughter, Catherine, in this new Living History Tour.
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Chat with An Author – Catherine O’Donnell
We welcome everyone to Chat with an Author, featuring Catherine O’Donnell, who has written the book, “Elizabeth Seton: American Saint.” Catherine will talk about her book with Sister Betty Ann O’Neill, DC, who has also extensively researched Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life. It’s sure to be a lively and engaging conversation! Catherine will answer questions and…
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Pilgrimage for the Sea Services
Join us as we honor St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Patroness of Sea Services, and the military personnel who’ve served in a division of the Sea Services.
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Back from the Dead
Back from the Dead Cemetery Walks take place every 10 minutes, with the first at 6:30 p.m. and the last beginning at 8:30 p.m. This Cemetery Walk is an engaging and inspiring dramatization in which martyrs, saints and others “come to life”, telling their stories of faith, hope and charity. It takes place in St.…
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Back from the Dead
Back from the Dead Cemetery Walks take place every 10 minutes, with the first at 6:30 p.m. and the last beginning at 8:30 p.m. This Cemetery Walk is an engaging and inspiring dramatization in which martyrs, saints and others “come to life”, telling their stories of faith, hope and charity. It takes place in St.…
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Back from the Dead
Back from the Dead Cemetery Walks take place every 10 minutes, with the first at 6:30 p.m. and the last beginning at 8:30 p.m. This Cemetery Walk is an engaging and inspiring dramatization in which martyrs, saints and others “come to life”, telling their stories of faith, hope and charity. It takes place in St.…
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Back from the Dead
Back from the Dead Cemetery Walks take place every 10 minutes, with the first at 6:30 p.m. and the last beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Walks take place on October 18-20 and again on October 26-28. This Cemetery Walk is an engaging and inspiring dramatization in which martyrs, saints and others “come to life”, telling…
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Back from the Dead
Back from the Dead Cemetery Walks take place every 10 minutes, with the first at 6:30 p.m. and the last beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Walks take place on October 18-20 and again on October 26-28. This Cemetery Walk is an engaging and inspiring dramatization in which martyrs, saints and others “come to life”, telling…
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Back from the Dead
Back from the Dead Cemetery Walks take place every 10 minutes, with the first at 6:30 p.m. and the last beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Walks take place on October 18-20 and again on October 26-28. This Cemetery Walk is an engaging and inspiring dramatization in which martyrs, saints and others “come to life”, telling…
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Candlelight Tours
Your guide will take you on our historic homes tour, with the homes lit by candlelight, and our grounds illuminated with 1,000 luminaries. Tours take place December 1-6, at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. The tour costs $7 for adults, $5 for youth ages 7-18, and is free for children 6 and under. To reserve a…
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Candlelight Tours
Your guide will take you on our historic homes tour, with the homes lit by candlelight, and our grounds illuminated with 1,000 luminaries. Tours take place December 1-6, at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. The tour costs $7 for adults, $5 for youth ages 7-18, and is free for children 6 and under. To reserve a…
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Candlelight Tours
Your guide will take you on our historic homes tour, with the homes lit by candlelight, and our grounds illuminated with 1,000 luminaries. Tours take place December 1-6, at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. The tour costs $7 for adults, $5 for youth ages 7-18, and is free for children 6 and under. To reserve a…
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Candlelight Tours
Your guide will take you on our historic homes tour, with the homes lit by candlelight, and our grounds illuminated with 1,000 luminaries. Tours take place December 1-6, at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. The tour costs $7 for adults, $5 for youth ages 7-18, and is free for children 6 and under. To reserve a…
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Candlelight Tours
Your guide will take you on our historic homes tour, with the homes lit by candlelight, and our grounds illuminated with 1,000 luminaries. Tours take place December 1-6, at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. The tour costs $7 for adults, $5 for youth ages 7-18, and is free for children 6 and under. To reserve a…
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Candlelight Tours
Your guide will take you on our historic homes tour, with the homes lit by candlelight, and our grounds illuminated with 1,000 luminaries. Tours take place December 1-6, at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. The tour costs $7 for adults, $5 for youth ages 7-18, and is free for children 6 and under. To reserve a…
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Door to Bethlehem
On this faith drama tour, you’ll join Mary and Joseph as they search for shelter on their journey to Bethlehem. It’s based on the Las Posadas Christmas tradition. Tours take place December 7 and 8, and begin every 15 minutes starting at 6:30pm, with the last one at 8:30pm. The tour costs $7 for adults,…
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Door to Bethlehem
On this faith drama tour, you’ll join Mary and Joseph as they search for shelter on their journey to Bethlehem. It’s based on the Las Posadas Christmas tradition. Tours take place December 7 and 8, and begin every 15 minutes starting at 6:30pm, with the last one at 8:30pm. The tour costs $7 for adults,…
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: An American Daughter
| From the seeds planted 200 years ago, the church that Elizabeth Seton cherished as her “ark” today serves more than 64 million Catholics.
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The Unbreakable Elizabeth Ann Seton Helps Adjust Our Perspective Upwards
| There is a lot this homegrown saint can teach us, especially these three lessons from her life.
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The Setons, the Bayleys, and the Roosevelts
| Elizabeth Bayley Seton and her family shaped Catholic life in nineteenth century America. And they continue to shape it today.
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Mother Seton and the American Crisis
| If American Catholics are looking for a Christian role model during these turbulent times, Mother Seton is a wonderful choice.
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Ash Wednesday and the Witness of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
| An important step in Mother Seton’s conversion took place on Ash Wednesday, when she first entered the Catholic Church.
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.
Read MoreElizabeth 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.
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.