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St. Joseph on the Brandywine (10 Old Church Rd, Wilmington, DE) will host the annual Red Mass of the St. Thomas More Society of the Diocese of Wilmington on Sunday, October 4, at 4:00 p.m. Bishop William E. Koenig will serve as celebrant, with retired Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz delivering the homily. The Red Mass is a longstanding Catholic tradition that brings together members of the legal profession, judiciary, government, and others involved in the administration of justice to pray for God’s guidance and blessing in their work.

Friday, September 11 is the 25th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks against our country. Fr. Carroll invites you to stop by the Church anytime on Friday from 8:00am - 8:00pm. There will be a resource for prayer and a place to record your memories. You may also write memories and bring them to church on Friday or over the weekend where they can be placed at our memorial display.

Attention active and retired police, fire, EMT and military, you are invited to the Annual Diocese of Wilmington Blue Mass to honor the work of all public safety personnel and military on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Beloved Parish (907 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). The Blue Mass is an annual event that honors local, county, state, and federal law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, and military personnel and their families who live and work in the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, which includes Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. First Responders of all faiths are welcome at the Mass!

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.

The Diocese of Wilmington’s Annual Marian Pilgrimage will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, at Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace on the campus of Holy Spirit Church, New Castle (12 Winder Rd, New Castle, DE 19720). Click for more info.

The Society of Catholic Scholars will be hosting Dr Timothy O'Connor, a professor of philosophy at Indiana University, for a talk on "The Suffering and the Communion of Saints" at the Newman Center at St. Thomas More Oratory in Newark (45 Lovett Ave, Newark, DE 19711) on Thursday, September 24 at 6:30pm. Click for more info.

Former Seton Parishioner and Parish Council Member, Gerri Irish was the guest on the Dialog's "One of Us" podcast on August 19. Click here to listen.

Show your support for St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. When you dine in or take out from Red Robin in the Christiana Town Center (101 W Main St, Newark, DE 19702; near Boscov's) on Thursday, September 24 from 4pm to 8pm, Red Robin will donate 15% of their proceeds 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 September 24!

Salesianum sophomore and Seton parishioner, Lucas Morri, was highlighted on the Dialog's "One of Us" podcast on August 5. Click here to listen.

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 October 2-4, 2026, at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. Visit www.MarriageHelpDelVal.org or call 215-766-3944. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

The Fifty Plus Group will be ponsoring a Dinner-Dance Event on Friday, August 21, 2026 in the Parish Hall. This will be a "POT-LUCK" dinner. Click for more info.

The Diocesan Youth Leadership Team is made up of 9th-12th graders from across the Diocese who come together to develop faith and leadership skills, engage with the Church, and build relationships with each other and with Jesus Christ. These dynamic young people desire to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and are willing to learn the skills to bring their faith into active roles in their parish/school and community. Youth Leadership Team members engage in team-building exercises, engage in leadership training, design and implement faith-sharing activities, and assist with the annual CYM Pilgrimage. Click here for more information.

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 ([email protected]). If you are in need of Confirmation only, please reach out to Fr. Carroll ([email protected]). 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.