Few things inspire us like the life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. In her years on earth, she experienced the very human emotions of joy, pain, grief, empathy, compassion, and devotion to God. She lived her life in celebration of Him and focused her energy on just causes. She demonstrated the ability to organize, persevere, and overcome hardships while creating a community of religious women, who endure and still carry out her legacy of service to the poor. Hers was a life to be emulated and honored even before being named the first U.S. saint in 1975. As we mark the 50th anniversary of her canonization in 2025, we prayerfully reflect on her remarkable accomplishments, while also concluding that in many ways she was one of us. We ponder how we, too, can better serve those in need, accept God’s plan for our own lives, and embark on a more saintly way of living. Join those who know and love Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton at the Shrine this year if you are able. Or use our virtual resources to honor her closer to home.