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Catholic Churches in Emmitsburg, Maryland

National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Archdiocese of Baltimore

Directions

Address

339 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Website

setonshrine.org

About National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland honors America's first native-born canonized saint — a widowed mother who founded schools and the Sisters of Charity before her canonization in 1975. Located within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the shrine complex includes a basilica, a newly renovated interactive museum, the mid-1700s Stone Farmhouse, and St. Joseph's Cemetery dating to 1809. Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. and on Sundays, with guided pilgrimages and living history experiences throughout the year.


National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is a Roman Catholic parish in Emmitsburg, Maryland, part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The parish offers Mass 7 times per week, including Sunday at 11 AM and 1:30 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

11 AM
1:30 PM

Monday

1:30 PM

Tuesday

1:30 PM

Wednesday

1:30 PM

Thursday

1:30 PM

Friday

1:30 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Sunday

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Monday

12:45 PM - 1:15 PMBefore Mass
2:15 PM - 3 PMAfter Mass during Adoration

Tuesday

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3 PMAfter Mass during Adoration

Wednesday

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3 PMAfter Mass during Adoration

Thursday

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3 PMAfter Mass during Adoration

Friday

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3 PMAfter Mass during Adoration

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton?

National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Mass times: Sunday at 11 AM, 1:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton?

National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton confession times: Sunday 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM; Monday 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM - 3 PM; Tuesday 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM - 3 PM; Wednesday 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM - 3 PM; Thursday 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM - 3 PM; Friday 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM - 3 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Does National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton have daily Mass?

Yes, National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 1:30 PM.

Where is National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton located?

National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is located at 339 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.