(OSV News) — As the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton marked the 50th anniversary of the 1975 canonization of its namesake on Sept. 14, the Emmitsburg, Maryland, campus hosted what was dubbed “A Day of Joy” as part of a three-day celebration attracting over 3,000 visitors.
Lively music — from chamber, gospel and school choirs and choruses; country, worship, and contemporary singers; and a university band — continuously filled the air.
Dramatic monologues brought saints-to-be to life, while their canonization causes could be discovered at more than 20 information tables in the “Saints On Their Way Village.” Authors talked about their books, while children energetically played 19th-century games.