The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Elizabeth Ann Seton

The First American-Born Saint

Elizabeth Ann Seton was a wife and mother, and then found herself a widow at just 29 years old in 1803. Despite the hardships that she faced, she went on to do amazing work, and eventually became the first American-born saint in 1975. Discover her inspirational story when you visit the Shrine and see the museum, her historic homes, and the awe-inspiring Basilica.
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Elizabeth Ann Seton

The First American-Born Saint

Elizabeth Ann Seton was a wife and mother, and then found herself a widow at just 29 years old in 1803. Despite the hardships that she faced, she went on to do amazing work, and eventually became the first American-born saint in 1975. Discover her inspirational story when you visit the Shrine and see the museum, her historic homes, and the awe-inspiring Basilica.
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Holiday Closing Hours at the Shrine

The Shrine closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve. That evening, the Basilica will re-open for carols at 7pm and Mass at 7:30pm. On Christmas Day, the the Shrine is closed. The Basilica will open at 1pm for Christmas Day Mass at 1:30pm, and will close at 3pm after Mass.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's Feast Day is coming up on January 4, 2017. We'll be celebrating the Feast Day of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 1:30 pm Mass.
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All welcome to Mass to celebrate Christmas at the Shrine. Enjoy Mass in the Basilica dedicated to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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The Life and Legacy of a Saint

The remarkable life of Elizabeth Ann Seton spans the full spectrum of human experience

Seton Shrine Museum

Begin your visit with a brief film about Elizabeth Ann Seton and browsing our exhibits. including our latest, Sisters Today: A World of Difference.
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The Basilica

Awe-inspiring and amazing are a few words people have used to describe the Basilica.
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Civil War Sisters

Discover how the Daughters and Sisters of Charity continued Elizabeth Ann Seton’s ministry of charity, helping those who were in need or wounded during the Civil War.
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The Stone House

Step back in time while you tour the Stone House, which was originally built in the mid-1700s.
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The White House

This historic home was built in 1810 when Elizabeth Ann Seton realized one home wasn’t enough for all that she had in mind.
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St. Joseph's Cemetery

In 1809, Mother Seton and her companions took a walk through the dense woods on their property to select a site for a cemetery.
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