National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, National shrine in Emmitsburg, United States.
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton contains multiple buildings, including a basilica, museum, mortuary chapel, and visitor center in Maryland.
Elizabeth Ann Seton established the Sisters of Charity near Emmitsburg in 1809, creating the foundation for Catholic education in the United States.
The basilica holds religious services, hosts annual celebrations, and maintains a collection of artifacts connected to the first American-born Catholic saint.
Visitors can participate in guided tours of the shrine complex, which includes access to the Stone House, White House, and museum exhibitions.
The shrine received artwork contributions from King Louis-Philippe and Queen Marie-Amelie of France for Saint Joseph's Chapel in 1841.
Location: Emmitsburg
Inception: 1965
Website: http://setonshrine.org
GPS coordinates: 39.69780,-77.33110
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:28
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