Join us for food and fellowship for a Business Professionals Networking Breakfast on September 17 at 7:30am at St Joseph on the Brandywine. Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV will be the featured speaker and he will conduct a presentation entitled “Soul of Business: Catholic Leadership in the Age of A.I.” These breakfasts offer an outstanding opportunity to gather with like-minded professionals and leaders from across Delaware and Maryland who are inspired to live their faith in the workplace. We hope you’ll join us and bring a colleague or friend! Click here to register.

Show your support for St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. When you dine in or take out from Trattoria di Napoli on Route 40 (1222 Pulaski Hwy, Bear; across from Governor's Square) on Wednesday, August 12 from 12pm to 9pm (Take Out) or 3pm to 9pm (Dine In), Trattoria di Napoli will donate 15% of your check to the parish. You must present the flyer when ordering if dining in or taking out. Click here to download the flyer. We hope to see you on August 12!

The St. Vincent de Paul Society are selling Shopping Passes for Boscov's FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS FUNDRAISER on Wednesday, October 21. The Shopping Passes are $5 each and will give you 25% off the lowest sale price (see store for exclusions). It can be used in-store or online. All proceeds will benefit our Neighbors in Need. Passes can be purchased in the Parish Office during regular hours, or from a St. Vincent DePaul member.

The 2026/2027 OCIA sessions for adults will begin on September 8, 2026. If you're interested in becoming a Catholic or completing your Sacraments of Initiation, please contact Deacon Bill Kibler (Bill.Kibler@setonparish.net). If you are in need of Confirmation only, please reach out to Fr. Carroll (FrCarroll@setonparish.net). Click here for more info on becomming a Catholic and the OCIA program.

Join the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Crochet Ministry as they travel to see the live production of "Joshua" at the Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster County, PA on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Click for more info and how to register.

Ann Teresa O’Neill, the local woman whose extraordinary healing as a child helped in the canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and longtime SS. Peter and Paul parishioner in Easton, Maryland, died at age of 78 on July 17. Click to read more.

Men of the Diocese of Wilmington are invited to attend the inaugural Catholic Men of Delmarva Conference on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Saint Mark's High School in Pike Creek (2501 Pike Creek Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). The one-day spiritual retreat, Authentic Masculinity: A Call to Catholic Men, will feature inspiring speakers, Holy Mass with Bishop William Koenig, Eucharistic Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, fellowship, refreshments, and a catered lunch. The conference is open to all men ages 18 and older; younger sons are welcome when accompanied by an adult male. Click for more information and to register.

Help Local Students Start the School Year Strong! The Society of St. Vincent DePaul will be collecting school supplies for the children in need in our area. Needed items include backpacks (all ages), lunch boxes, folders, binders, highlighters,#2 pencils, pens composition and spiral bound notebooks, fiskar scissors, pocket folders, hand sanitizer, lined paper and more! With your help, we can ensure that these children will have the necessary tools for a successful school year. Please return all items no later than Friday, August 14! All school supplies will be delivered to Child, Inc. Thank you for your continued support of this very worthwhile project. For more information, or to make a monetary donation, please click here.

Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It also provides help for marriage problems, difficulties, or crises. Upcoming programs begin the weekend of July 31 - August 2, 2026, at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. Visit www.MarriageHelpDelVal.org or call 215-766-3944. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

After 43 years of serving children and families, the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Preschool will conclude at the end of this school year. Join us on June 30 as we celebrate the program's legacy and honor longtime director Janet Gargani on her retirement. Click for more info.

The next OCIA sessions will begin on September 8, 2026. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or completing your Sacraments of Initiation, please click here to use the inquiry form or contact Deacon Bill Kibler. Individuals who are seeking Confirmation only should contact Fr. Carroll to discuss the appropriate preparation process. We would be honored to accompany you as you explore the Catholic faith and discern where God may be leading you. Click here for more info.

Join us in congratulating Deacon Cruz and Bernie Rodriguez on receiving the prestigious St. Paul Award. Learn more about this special honor and how you can celebrate with them at the St. Paul Church Annual Gala on June 27. Click for more info.

Summerfest 2026 is Almost Here! Holy Family Parish in Newark, DE is once again hosting Summerfest, and you're invited to join the fun as this beloved event celebrates its 22nd year. From July 15 through July 19, enjoy five days of exciting rides, classic carnival games, delicious food, and live music every night—fun for the whole family! Pre-sale tickets are available now through Wade Shows. Purchase before July 15 at 5 PM to get the discounted rate. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.

The Fifty Plus Group will be ponsoring a Dinner-Dance Event on Friday, June 19, 2026 in the Parish Hall. This will be a "POT-LUCK" dinner. Click for more info.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish has recently updated the donation categories available through Parish Giving to make online giving simpler and easier to navigate. Click here to read more.

Registration is now open for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish's Religious Education program. Families are invited to register their children for the upcoming program year as we continue to help young people grow in their faith, deepen their understanding of Catholic teachings, and prepare for the reception of the sacraments. Families are encouraged to register early, and anyone with questions is welcome to contact the Religious Education Office for assistance. Click here for registration informaiton and to get started.

On Pentecost, Fr. Carroll invited three newly initiated members of our parish family, Sophia Staudt, Lisa Kennedy, and Asani Gohil, to “give witness” and share their faith journeys following their reception into the Catholic Church at Easter through the OCIA process. We invite you to hear their inspiring reflections on faith, conversion, and becoming fully united with the Church. Click here to watch.

Bishop Koenig will receive the Eucharist in the monstrance on June 11 on Kent Island, Maryland and continue the Pilgrimage through several churches ending at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington for Mass at 11:00am, on June 12. After Mass, the Bishop will depart from the Port of Wilmington to hand off the monstrance to Bishop Williams of Camden. For more information click here.

Holy Family Catholic Church in Newark is once again opening Vacation Bible School to Seton Parishioners from Age 3 through Grade 7. VBS will take place June 23-26 from 8:30am-1pm each day. Before and After Care is also available for an additional fee. For more information, to enroll a student, or become a much needed volunteer, click here.

The Diocese of Wilmington is encouraging parishioners to learn more about the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program and the importance of Delaware and Maryland opting in before the January 1, 2027 deadline. If adopted by the states, the program could provide significant scholarship opportunities for students attending both public and private schools at no cost to the state. Parishioners are encouraged to review the attached fact sheet to better understand the program and its potential impact on education throughout our region.