The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Does Someone You Love Need Prayers?
Enroll them in the Seton Shrine’s Annual Mass Enrollment Society.
They will be remembered in all our regular Masses for an entire year, and their names will be written in the Book of Prayer at Mother Seton’s altar. And with your offering you’ll receive a beautiful Mass card of your choice.News View All →
Seton Shrine’s Book Club Fosters Friendships in Heaven and on Earth
A moving story from the Seton Shrine about a mother, a sister, a child, and a book club
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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Mother Seton – As a Mother
Every saint had a mother, but Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s own motherhood might surprise you…
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Young Interpreters Brings History to Life
A look at the Junior History Interpreter Program
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Couple Credits Intercession of ‘Spiritual Friends’ Seton and McGivney with Healing
A life threatening situation with a happy ending
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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.