Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Emmitsburg)

Sanctuary of the first American saint

The Basilica of the National Sanctuary of Santa Isabel Ana Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, belongs to the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It was declared a minor basilica on 13 February 1991. It is the national sanctuary of the first American citizen canonized.

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History

The Basilica of the National Sanctuary of Santa Isabel Ana Seton was built in Emmitsburg, where the saint founded the Daughters of Charity. Isabel Ana Seton (1774-1821) was the first U.S. citizen to be canonized (1975). The Basilica, declared in 1991, houses its relics and is an important pilgrimage center.

Location

This church is located in Emmitsburg, MarylandAmerica.