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Archbishop Edwin
F. O’Brien blessing St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Medals held by ADM
James D. Watkins, USN (Ret.) at the Annual Pilgrimage for the Sea
Services in the Basilica, National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton on Sunday, October 7, 2001. Mother Seton was declared
"Patroness of the Sea Services" shortly after her
canonization in 1975. The medals were available in the lobby after
the ceremony. Attendance has increased each year since the
reinstatement of this pilgrimage. |
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The Basilica of
the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the setting on
Saturday evening, October 6, 2001 for the Candlelight Ceremony in
honor of the Fallen Firefighters. The above photograph shows the luminaries
which were lighted by the children of the deceased firefighters.
Shown singing for the occasion is Mr. James Smith, a firefighter
with the Wilson Fire Rescue Service, Wilson, North Carolina. The
ceremony was planned as an outdoor affair, but due to the
unseasonably cold weather, permission was asked and granted to use
the basilica for this very emotional, beautiful gathering of those
honoring their loved ones. |
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In
Memoriam
Theresa M. Mooney
A former
Shrine Associate Board member and an affiliate of the
Daughters of Charity died Friday, December 7, 2001. Theresa
is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dr. William M.
Mooney, and five sons and five daughters. Theresa will be
remembered for being warm, friendly, kind and thoughtful.
She will be greatly missed by all. Her husband, Bill, also
an affiliate and Board member, continues to volunteer at the
shrine. |
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Shrine Hours
Mondays, all shrine sites are closed.
Tuesdays, closed except for basilica.
Open Wednesday thru Sunday 10:00 - 4:30
Mass Schedule:
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am
Wednesday thru Sunday 1:30 pm |
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| Correction: Vol. 10,
No. 3 article on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Shrub Oak, NY
stated incorrectly this was the first parish in the world dedicated
to Elizabeth Ann Seton. It should have stated in the United States.
The first in the world was in Livorno, Italy. |
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