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St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish is seeking a part-time Coordinator of Religious Education to develop, implement and evaluate all formal Religious Education in the Parish for approximately 200 students. Click for more info.

Our parish is once again particpating in the 2024 Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal.  This year's theme is: "One Body, One Spirit in Christ."  Click here for our parish progress and how to participate.

In the Dialog, Fr. Carroll, in his capacity as Vocations Director for the Diocese of Wilmington, shares the incredible journey of our local seminarians at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. The stadium became a grand cathedral, bringing together tens of thousands of Catholics in a celebration of faith and vocations. Read about Father Carroll's reflections and the inspiring experiences that will shape the future of our seminarians. Click to read.

Celebrate Our Lady with Bishop Koenig at the Diocese of Wilmington Annual Marian Pilgrimage on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9:30am to 5pm at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle, DE. The day will feature keynote speaker Editor-in-Chief of Magnificat Magazine, Fr Sebastian White, O.P.; Morning Mass, Rosary, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, and Vigil Mass. Click for more info.

The St Vincent de Paul Society is once again collecting school supplies for the children in need in our area. A reverse collection will be held on the weekend of August 3 to provide suggestions for items needed. Backpacks are needed for all ages. Other items include lunch boxes, folders, binders, highlighters, etc. 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 Sunday, August 18. Thank you for your continued support of this very worthwhile project. Click for more info.

Join us for a viewing party of the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Click for details.

Please consider supporting our St Vincent de Paul Society by dining at Cafe Napoli (4391 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE) on Wednesday, August 7 from 10:30am to 9:30pm. You can dine in, take out, curbside pickup, or online order. A portion of the proceeds collected will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Society to support their mission of helping the less fortuate in our local community. You must state you are supporting St Vincent de Paul Society of St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church or provide a downloadable flyer. Click to download.

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Bishops (USCCB) have issued a statement on political violence, urging all Christians and people of good will to abstain from political violence, and instead, ‘pursue what leads to peace and building up one another’ through dialogue, seeking justice.

Knights of Columbus Seton Council 7990 presents the Summer Cinema Series featuring stage presentations of the Bible's greatest stories from Sight & Sound Theatres, each Wednesday from July 24 through August 28 in the Seton Parish Hall. Bring the Family - Admission is FREE! Drinks and Chips will be available for purchase. Click for presentation schedule info.

This week Catholics will gather in Indianapolis, IN for the National Eucharistic Congress. From Wednesday, July 17 to Sunday, July 21 there will be processions, Masses, keynotes and catechetical opportunities focused on the Eucharist. Bishop Koenig will be there with pilgrims from our diocese, priests and our seminarians. Keep our delegation in prayer. There will be coverage on EWTN as well as information at eucharisticcongress.org. Click here for more info.

Eucharistic Congress Invitation from Bishop Koenig: "Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I cordially invite you to join me and your fellow Catholics at the Eucharistic Congress on October 5, 2024. Let's explore and celebrate the Eucharist, which sustains and empowers our spiritual lives. Gather with us at the Ocean City Convention Center for a transformative experience of fellowship and prayer." For additional information, Click here to visit cdow.org/EucharisticCongress.

The Diocesan Eucharistic Congress Presents: "The Eucharist Source and Summit" on October 5, 2024. This trip to the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress includes FREE round-trip coach accommodations from St. Margaret of Scotland Parish to Ocean City Convention Center. Once it is made available, the trip itinerary will be emailed to you upon receipt of registration. Registration is open from July 1 - September 1. Contact Mare Draper at [email protected] for more information.

The Knights of Columbus - Seton Council 7990 is once again holding their annual Baby Shower and requesting your help to support the needs of new moms living at The Bayard House. We are asking for your donations. Click for more info.

Olga Matias, our Director of Religious Education, will retire at the end of August. Click for more info.