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40 Days for Life campaigns get underway in Wilmington and throughout the country on Wednesday, September 25 and is the 17th year Delawareans have participated. Many babies' lives have been saved through the heroic efforts of volunteers who pray, fast, and hold vigil outside the state's abortion clinics to bring an end to abortion in our state and our country. But it takes a team to make it work! Please commit to spend at least one hour per week during the campaign. You will be amazed at what happens. Click here to learn more and to sign up.

Throughout the whole month of October, “Respect Life Month,” Birthright of Delaware hosts its Annual Bottles for Babies Fundraiser. Proceeds benefit pregnant women and their babies. On behalf of our mothers, Birthright staff and volunteers, we graciously Thank You! Bottles to fill and return are available at the church. Alternatively, you can make a donation through this link.

Lucky you! You’ve been invited to the Seton Speakeasy for the wedding of the year! In this “married to the mob” event, you’ll never know who to trust. With the two families merging, someone is bound to lose power, which means someone else will lose their life! Get your ticket now and solve this case with your fellow detectives. Everyone is a suspect…including you! Tickets are $40/person. Click here for more info and to purchase tickets. ***Ticket Sales Close October 15*** There will be NO tickets for sale at the door.

On the weekend of September 28-29, the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill (Generalate) will be here at Seton Parish, and Sister Colette Hanlon, will share the good news of their mission works in China, Korea and Ecuador, and will ask for our support of their mission. You can support the Sisters with their Mission Appeal by making a donation during Mass that weekend, on our website and the parish will send the donation to them. Click here to Donate.

The Blessing of the Animals will take place outside of the Formation Center, by the St Francis of Assisi statue. Bring your furry (or not so furry friends) and come join us!

Help make the dream of a Catholic Education a reality for many struggling Catholic families. Please consider donating to the Share in the Spirit Collection, which funds the tuition assistance endowment to provide financial assistance to families seeking a Catholic education for their children. Thank you for your support! Click here to read Bishop Koenig's letter and to donate.

The FIFTY PLUS GROUP will meet this month on Friday, September 20 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Hall of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. This will be a “POT LUCK” dinner and entertainment will be provided by the Spring Arbor Rock & Rollers. Click for more info.

A message from Bishop William E. Koenig regarding the 2024 election: We are called to be ‘salt of the earth’ Click to read.

Your legacy gift to the Diocese of Wilmington or one of our schools - helps make a Catholic education available to the leaders of tomorrow. For more information, click here to visit https://cdow.giftlegacy.com.