Fifty Stories - Seton Shrine

Stories from ordinary people whose lives have been impacted by Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and/or the Seton Shrine

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the canonization we are gathering and posting 50 stories, quotes, clips, photos, and/or devotional statements from people who have experienced the extraordinary power of prayer and intercession through Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Do you have a story to share? Contact Kate Poindexter, communications manager, kate.poindexter@setonshrine.org

A Bold Request Leads to a Lifetime of Devotion

No kids for 5 years — then a saint intervened!

Mother Seton Paved Pathway for Bishop Roy Campbell’s Long Journey to Priesthood

From Vatican witness to bishop—led by Mother Seton’s grace.

She Recalls the Canonization as a “Big Deal”

A memory from second grade…

A Priest Fondly Recalls Attending the Canonization Mass at the Seton Shrine

A little humor goes a long way…

A Family Grew Out of Devotion to Mother Seton

(50 for 50 series) “My wife Kathryn, now deceased, had a special devotion to Elizabeth and through the years we

High School Ties Guide Her Today Toward Mother Seton

The memories continue

Her Devotion Was Inspired by Work at Mother Seton House on Paca Street — The experience still empowers her

Mother Seton continues to inspire

Fifty Years Later A Daughter Recalls Her Mother’s Journey to Rome and Her Devotion to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

A travel journey from Mother Seton’s canonization

A Navy Chaplain Invokes Mother Seton to Bring Miracles, Hope, and Help to Those Serving at Sea

Fr. Brad Guillory credits Mother Seton’s intercession for enabling a dying sailor to receive Last Rites.

An Early Introduction To The Sisters of Charity

“I was baptized a Presbyterian. My aunt was Catholic, and she gave me a bible. I started to read it

The Lanham Family’s Ties to Mother Seton Are Strong and Multigenerational

A devotion that spans generations

Seton Shrine Researcher’s Personal and Professional Stories Highlight Mother Seton’s Profound Influence

From History Keeper to Heartfelt Guide: Lisa Donahue Shares the Spirit Behind the Story

Her Inspiration and Devotion to Elizabeth Ann Seton Continues to Grow

A decades old devotion

Mother and Daughter Connect with Mother Seton

A special patroness

Losing a Pendant and Gaining Perspective on Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

A peaceful presence

James Anderson Sees Signs of Elizabeth Ann Seton — Everywhere

A New Jersey volunteer shares his story

How Prayers to Mother Seton 50 Years Ago Saved Jimmy Porter

A miraculous recovery

Married Couple Tells the Story of How Mother Seton Brought Them Together

Mother Seton the Matchmaker does it again!

Prayers and “Spiritual Friends” Credited with Miraculous Recovery

Two relics. One miracle.

A Beautiful Memory — Fifty Years in the Making

A special memory from 1975

Her Legacy Continues

“…We, as women of the church, have so much to be proud of for the past two centuries…”

Faithful from Arlington’s Hogares of Santa Maria Make a Pilgrimage to the Seton Shrine

Hundreds gather for a pilgrimage to the Seton Shrine

Mother Seton’s and the Blessed Mother’s Profound Effect on a Mother, Daughter

A moving story on EWTN

Virginia Seton School’s and its Namesake Saint: Working Miracles Together

Mother Seton’s 50th year of sainthood matches the half-century pathway of a school devoted to her mission, legacy

Mother Seton Canonization Mass Memory

Spoiler: there’s a turtle.

A Full Moon, a Photo, and a Mother Seton Miracle

An evening walk changed everything…

The President, the Pope, and Mother Seton’s Key

A story about American history

A Healing Retreat at the Seton Shrine Transformed His Life

A 50 for 50 video

Mother Seton Has Always Provided a Personal Connection for Luci Baines Johnson

Like Mother Seton, Johnson is a Catholic convert, wife, and mother.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Intercedes

Submitted by Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception (SCIC)

Mother Seton — A Role Model for Holiness

Fr. Michael Depcik, chaplain for the Deaf ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, shares his devotion to Mother Seton

The Miracle that Helped Make Mother Seton a Saint

50 years after her canonization, the saint still leaves a faith-filled, joyful mark on the woman whose leukemia was cured

A Mother Received Healing and Friendship at the Seton Shrine

A moment between mothers

Ray Smecker’s Miraculous Recovery

The Miraculous Medal and Mother Seton come together

A Lifelong Connection

Fr. Mike King’s devotion to Mother Seton runs deep

A Family of Miracles

An integral story that became part of Elizabeth’s road to sainthood.

Rich’s Story — A Miraculous Walk

Healing on the journey

Joseph’s Story — Humbled by Everyday Blessings

Everyday miracles

Daniel’s Story — Directed to Serve

A faith-filled service

Katie’s Story — Convinced to Convert

Transformed by a visit to the Seton Shrine

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