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Caitlin Sica

St. Agnes

The Fearlessness of St. Agnes and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Caitlin Sica  |  January 20, 2023

In difficult times, Saint Agnes and Mother Seton were models of courage rooted in Christ. They show us that God doesn’t promise a life without suffering, but he does promise that when we turn to Him, He will help us bear our cross.

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The Visitation and the Gift of Holy Friendship

Caitlin Sica  |  May 31, 2022

In the Visitation, we see the Blessed Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth sharing the joyful news of the Incarnation. Their example shows us – as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton did throughout her life – that true friendship brings us closer to God.

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Longing for the Mercy of Jesus Like Saint Gemma Galgani and Mother Seton

Caitlin Sica  |  April 11, 2022

Saint Gemma Galgani and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton devoted their entire lives to Jesus. They show us that we must run to His mercy and unite ourselves wholly to Him.

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For Lent: Jesus, Restore the Temple of My Soul

Caitlin Sica  |  March 20, 2022

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was awestruck after confessing her sins for the first time. The account of Jesus’ anger in the temple is a reminder to us of the power of his mercy to restore the temples of our souls.

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Dolores Hart and Elizabeth Seton: Threading the Eye of a Needle

Caitlin Sica  |  March 11, 2022

These two immensely talented women gave up everything that stood in the way of their love of God and neighbor.

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The National Shrine of
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

339 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-9297

Phone: 301-447-6606

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Basilica: Mon-Sun 10am-5pm; Wed until 7:30pm

Museum: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm

Tour times are now offered multiple times a day!

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Mon-Fri at 1:30pm
Sun 11am and 1:30pm

Confession and Adoration
12:15-1:15pm on Mon-Fri and Sun

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