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.

Join us as we welcome back the Brandywine Pops Orchestra for a Spring Concert. Wednesday, May 20 at 7pm, in the church. Tickets are $10 per person and are available after all weekend Masses, in the church office, at the door, or online. To order online, click here.

The Fifty Plus Group will be ponsoring a Dinner-Dance Event on Friday, April 17, 2026 in the Parish Hall. This will be a "POT-LUCK" dinner. Click for more info.

Your marriage can be closer, stronger, and more peaceful than it is right now. Not because life gets easier, but because you learn how to face it together, with Christ at the center. "Joyful Ever After" is a one-day retreat where you and your spouse will learn how to communicate without constant frustration; rebuild connection and intimacy in everyday life; grow in unity instead of drifting apart under stress; and, discover how prayer can actually strengthen your relationship. The retreat will take place on June 27, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (4701 Weldin Rd. Wilmington DE). Cost is $30 per couple (Lunch included). Early bird pricing is available prior to May 6. Registration is required by June 6 and is limited to 50 couples. Click here to register.

Bishop Koenig has released his Easter message for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Click to listen to it.

There will be NO BINGO this Friday, April 3, as it coincides with Good Friday. As a result, we will hold BINGO on Friday, April 10 at the normal time. See you then!

Join the Knights of Columbus for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, 3/29 from 8am to 11am in the Parish Hall. Tickets available at the door. Adults: $12, Children $7

Please note, on Friday, March 20, Stations of the Cross will be held at 5:30pm in the church. This change is to accomodate the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation at 7:00pm.

Many Hands, One Mission. A 50-Year Legacy. The Faith & Charity Catholic Appeal invites you to join a mission that transforms lives. Supporting over 40 ministries, your gift brings Christ's love to countless people in need, strengthening our diocese and building a vibrant community of faith. Commitment Weekend will take place in all parishes on February 28 - March 1. Click for more info and to donate.

Can you help make a child's Easter a little sweeter this year? The St. Vincent DePaul group is asking for your support for our Easter basket program which helps us to provide Easter baskets to children in need in our area. We are asking for donations of individually wrapped candy, Easter Bunnies, bags of jelly beans, Robin eggs, Peeps, Cadbury Cream eggs, and Reese's peanut butter eggs are some suggestions. We also need medium and large size baskets, Easter grass and basket bags! This is a wonderful opportunity to spread Easter joy and is truly appreciated! Please return the items to the Gathering Space no later than March 22. Thank you and God bless. Click for more info or to donate cash.

Join us for our annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by Strano & Feely Family Funeral Home, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 beginning at 9am at Deerfield Golf Club in Newark. Enroll your foursome today! Click here for more info and to get started!

Help us beautify our church this Easter! We are seeking donations to purchase Easter flowers that will adorn the altar and worship spaces, celebrating the joy of the Resurrection. Your generosity will honor loved ones and enhance our community's celebration of this holy season. Click here to donate.

15th CYM Pilgrimage Join hundreds of others on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as we walk the streets of Wilmington carrying the Pilgrimage Cross with Bishop Koenig. It will start at St. Elizabeth with prayer and a concert, to St. Francis Hospital for a special blessing of the patients, then Reconciliation at St. Anthony of Padua, followed by the Stations of the Cross at Padua Academy, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Paul, and Blessing of Palms and Mass upon our return to St. Elizabeth. Join this event commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and His pilgrimage to Calvary on Good Friday. Click for more info and to find a registration link.

The Hearts of Hope Gala is the biggest fundraising event for Saint Peter Cathedral School – celebrating and preserving the LEGACY of Catholic education in the heart of Wilmington, DE. The Gala will host donors, alumni, community members, and families for a silent auction, hors d' oeuvres, drinks, desserts and school tours that supports SPCS. The funds raised at this event assists in closing the gap between tuition and the cost of education providing families with a faith based choice in education. The gala will be held at Saint Peter Cathedral School. Click here for more info and to register.

Are you a Catholic man who has ever thought about becoming a priest? Is this something you're willing to learn more about to see if God may be calling you to do this? You're invited to attend the Diocese of Wilmington's priestly discernment meetings for discussions on the priesthood, dinner, fellowship, and Eucharistic Adoration. Click here for more information.

This Lent, please consider making a donation to our Rice Bowl. Donations are accepted online through this link and via your parish envelope, and all funds received will be provided directly to Catholic Relief Services. Click here to make your donation this Lent.