The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

PRESS From Katie McGrady Show

Rob Judge appeared on the Katie Prejean McGrady show on SiriusXM The Catholic Channel.

PRESS From OSV: Seton Shrine Prepares to Share Mother Seton’s ‘Revolutionary’ Impact as America Turns 250

Mother Seton: The Hidden Hero of America’s 250-Year Story They Never Taught You!

Visitors to the Shrine Marked Mother Seton’s Feast Day with Prayers and Celebration

Why Pilgrims Say Mother Seton Still Draws Hearts to Her Shrine Today

Press Release: Seton Shrine Will Highlight the Impact of First Native-born U.S. Saint During America250 Year

Seton Shrine Closes Out 50th Anniversary Year of Saint’s Canonization With Plans to Open New Museum Exhibit and Create Series of Programs in 2026

Rob Judge Appears On Catholic Faith Network

Executive Director, Rob Judge, covered a wide range of current topics about the Seton Shrine on the Catholic Faith Network.

Press from Catholic Review: Seton Shrine hosts pilgrimage, Mass for Sea Services

The gathering included active-duty personnel and veterans of the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and public health services, and their families.

Press Release: Seton Shrine Launches $50 Million Endowment Initiative as Part of Canonization Golden Anniversary Celebration

A new initiative to protect and preserve the Seton Shrine for generations to come

PRESS from EWTN News In Depth

Julia Convery reports on the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton canonization celebration on EWTN News In Depth.

Op-Ed from National Catholic Register: Mother Seton at 50: An American Saint Who Shows Us Holiness Is for Everyone

National Catholic Register covers the 50th Anniversary

PRESS From Our Sunday Visitor: 50th anniversary celebration

Highlighting ‘Saints on Their Way’

Celebrating the Baptism of Our Lord Is a Chance to Say “Yes” Again to Him

Lisa M. Hendey | January 10, 2026

John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton bore their challenges with total confidence in the infinite presence of God. I try to keep their examples in mind when the daily living of my faith feels daunting.

St. Angela of Foligno and Mother Seton: Are the Saints Superheroes or Just Like Us?

Danielle Bean | January 6, 2026

St. Augustine of Hippo famously said: “Every saint has a past.” No one starts their life as a saint; it is a journey towards the Lord. All we have to do is listen for His call. St. Angela of Foligno and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton had the courage to do just that.

St. André Bessette and Mother Seton Find God and Grace in Ordinary Life

Danielle Bean | January 6, 2026

André Bessette and Elizabeth Ann Seton shared a commitment to serving God through the simple love and care of their fellow human beings. Their ordinary lives of holiness and service led to extraordinary blessings for others.

Resting on the Rock of Christ with St. John Neumann and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Danielle Bean | January 5, 2026

St. John Neumann and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton show us how to trust in God’s Will and make Christ the center of our lives even in a culture that runs counter to the Faith.

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Windswept Life Bearing Seeds for the Future

Elizabeth Scalia | January 4, 2026

When we consider Mother Seton’s legacy we can see how her faith in God grounded her life of service, and that heaven itself is seeded with her prayers for the help of others.

Epiphany: The Wise Among Us Still Seek the Lord

Danielle Bean | January 4, 2026

Reflecting on the journey of the three wise men helped lead Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton to the Catholic Church. The Feast of the Epiphany is a good time for us to ask: Where are we traveling? What are we seeking? What star will we follow?

Mother Seton, Saint of the Incarnation

Tom Hoopes | January 3, 2026

Something powerful always happens when divinity meets humanity. This is best exemplified in the Incarnation, when God took on human flesh, and we see this reflected when ordinary people rise to become saints. Mother Seton’s life speaks to this mystery, and by her example she leads us closer to the Incarnate Word.

When Death Comes at Christmas: Thomas Becket and Elizabeth Seton

Tom Hoopes | December 29, 2025

St. Thomas Becket and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton each confronted death during the Christmas season in ways that resound for us today. They are saints to whom we can turn when faced with loss, especially at Christmastide.

Holy Innocents: Following St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Example to Build a Culture of Life

Danielle Bean | December 29, 2025

Encountering the massacre of the innocents so soon after the joy of Christmas Day is a shock. How should we respond to such massive injustice? Mother Seton showed us that we can transform the world, one person at a time, by responding with love when faced with suffering, without asking “why” or waiting for justice.

Christ is Born Within the Love of Family

Danielle Bean | December 27, 2025

The feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the priceless gift of family. Christ came to earth within a family, and he can come to each of us today through the love and faith found in family life.

St. Stephen, First in a Line That Includes Mother Seton

Tom Hoopes | December 26, 2025

In the lives of St. Stephen and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton we see that authentic service to the poor is deeply rooted in love for God and His Truth.

Our Longings Bring Us Closer to the Christ Child – and to Eternity

Kathleen N. Hattrup | December 23, 2025

Christmas is joyous, but it’s also a time when the stresses and conflicts of family life can lead to bitterness. In such moments we should follow the example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who knew that only by looking towards eternity can we attain peace here on earth.

Home of the First American-Born Saint

Discover the inspirational life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Seton Shrine Museum

Visit the brand new Seton Shrine Museum with engaging, hands-on technology, new artifacts, and more!

The Basilica

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

Living History

Step back in time to the year 1818 at St. Joseph’s Academy, and engage with our living history interpreters, including our Junior History Interpreters who portrays real students from Mother Seton’s time.

The Stone Farmhouse

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

Historic St. Joseph's 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.

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.

Elizabeth Ann Seton: First American-Born Saint

Seton Shrine Celebrated Weekend Honoring 50th Anniversary of Mother Seton’s Canonization

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The announcement was part of the Shrine’s three-day celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mother Seton’s canonization.

Over 3,000 visitors attended the festivities

A new 50th initiative dedicated to showcasing Mother Seton's legacy is here

Mother Seton is widely considered the first American-born saint—and since 1975, many more have journeyed on that very same path to sainthood!

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