The first native-born US saint, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, would be 250 years old in 2024 and her National Shrine is celebrating in style. The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, is inviting Americans and people from around the world to reacquaint themselves with her life and values, to reflect upon the lessons they reveal.
What better place to celebrate the life of a saint than in the very same town in which she started the first community for religious women: The Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph. At the Seton Shrine, visitors can dive right into the rich history of this influential saint, beginning with a trip to the Seton Shrine museum, to learn about the life and legacy of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.