Leave a Legacy. Do the Good.
At the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are entrusted with sharing the life and legacy of the first American-born saint with a world in need of God’s healing love.
Continue Mother Seton’s Legacy Through Estate Giving
A legacy gift to the Seton Shrine is a meaningful way to “Do the Good” beyond your lifetime. Your generosity helps sustain our mission to share the life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in our Basilica, Museum, Historic Homes, and Programs – welcoming pilgrims, fostering prayer, and drawing hearts closer to God.
Why Consider an Estate Gift?
- Carry Forward the Mission. Help ensure that future generations encounter Mother Seton’s story as as source of inspiration and encouragement.
- Faithful Stewardship. Align your financial planning with your values and your faith.
- Wise Planning. Many planned gifts offer tax advantages or lifetime income while supporting a cause you cherish.
Ways to Give:
- A Gift in Your Will: Include the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in your estate plans through a specific gift, percentage, or residual bequest – while retaining full use of your assets during your lifetime.
Sample Language:
“I give [a specific dollar amount, percentage of estate, or description of property] to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (Tax ID #27-4611365), 339 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland, 21727.”
- Gifts That Provide Income: Options such as charitable gift annuities can provide income during your lifetime while supporting the Shrine’s future.
- Beneficiary Designations: Name the Seton Shrine as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy, or other assets. This is one of the simplest and most flexible ways to give.
We encourage you to consult your financial advisor to determine what is best for your situation.
Join the Stone House Key Society
The Stone House Key Society honors those who include the Seton Shrine in their estate plans—faithful stewards who are helping to unlock the future of this sacred place.
The Society is named for the historic key to the Stone House, the first home of Mother Seton and the beginnings of her mission in Emmitsburg. This simple key has become a powerful symbol of faith, trust, and the opening of hearts to God’s call.
Members of the Stone House Key Society receive a replica of the original 1809 key, presented on a piece of marble from the Basilica, where Mother Seton is entombed—a tangible reminder that their legacy is forever connected to hers.
Through their generosity, members ensure that the doors of the Shrine remain open to all who seek hope, healing, and a deeper relationship with God.
Begin the Conversation
If you have already included the Seton Shrine in your estate plans, or would like to learn more, we would be honored to hear from you. Together, we can continue Mother Seton’s mission—to Do the Good—for generations to come.
Anne Mattia
Donor Relations Manager
301-447-6032
Anne.Mattia@setonshrine.org
Experience Do the Good
Discover our newest exhibit: Do the Good: The Sisters Who Shaped America
As America marks its 250th anniversary, this exhibit tells the story of the women who followed Mother Seton’s example—serving Christ in the poor and helping shape our nation through faith and fearless charity.
Their witness continues to inspire us today—and invites each of us to consider how we are called to “Do the Good.”
Your legacy can help ensure these stories continue to inspire generations to come.