Waiting List Available for Fr. Hathaway’s Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on June 14, 2025
As of June 10th, all the seats on the bus are full at the moment. Email Carlos at cbriceno@stmaryoldtown.org to be part of the waiting list for the June 14 pilgrimage to Emmitsburg. If any seats open up, we will respond.
Join Father Hathaway, Father Daniel Hanley and Msgr. Robert Rippy on a free pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, on Saturday, June 14.
The bus will be parked in front of the Basilica and will leave at 8:30 a.m., sharp, and return back to the Basilica by around 3 p.m. Here’s the schedule:
+ Arrive at the National Shrine by around 10 a.m.
+ Tour the Seton Shrine Museum, which includes a new exhibit that chronicles Elizabeth Ann Seton’s path to sainthood. This year marks the 50th anniversary of her canonization by Pope Paul VI. In addition to the canonization decree, visitors can see artifacts, photos, proclamations, personal scrapbooks, videos, and more.
+ Attend Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Basilica of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton with Father Hathaway, Monsignor Rippy & Father Hanley concelebrating.
+ After Mass, eat lunch. PLEASE NOTE: For lunch, either bring a brown bag or boxed lunch that you would bring on the bus with you. Water, coffee and some snacks will be available on the bus, but bringing your own lunch will be each participants’ responsibility.
+ There will be time after lunch to see the garden; tour the Historic St. Joseph’s House — also known as the White House — which served as the first house of the community of Sisters who lived in the property, the Sisters of Charity; and visit the gift shop.
+ Probable departure time: 1:30 p.m.
+ Return to the Basilica by around 3 p.m.
