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Join us at Seton as we pray for Pope Francis with Holy Hours for the Pope on Wednesday, 4/23 from 9-10am & 7-9pm (in the Church), and Mass for the Pope on Monday, 4/28 at 8:30am.

Bishop Koenig issues statement on the passing of Pope Francis and announces a special Mass at the Cathedral of St Peter in Wilmington on April 28. Click to read more.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

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

A bill authorizing assisted suicide in Delaware, orginially vetoed by Governor Carney last year, has the verbal support of newly elected Governor Matt Meyer and is once again up for a vote in the Delaware Senate. Click here to tell your State Representative to VOTE NO on HB 140 and STOP ASSISTED SUICIDE.

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 23-27 from 9am-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.

Join Us for Our Monthly Bingo! (18+ Only) Each First Friday of the Month in the Parish Hall - Doors open at 5:30pm! Click for more info.

Join the Knights of Columbus for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, 4/13 from 8am to 11am in the Parish Hall. Tickets available at the door. Adults: $12, Children $7

Join us for Holy Week. Click here for the full schedule of what's going on at Seton.

The FIFTY PLUS GROUP will meet this month on Friday, April 25 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Hall of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. This will be a “POT LUCK” dinner and the theme will be "Everybody Loves Elvis!" Click here for more info.

Prepare your heart for Easter! Reconciliation Monday will be held on April 14 across the Diocese of Wilmington, including here at Seton Parish. Confessions will be heard from 3pm-8pm. Click here for information on Reconciliation Monday and to download a short guide on how to make a good confession.

Together in Hope: 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 March 15 and 16. Click for more info and to donate.

Help put a bounce in the step of a child this Easter! The Seton St Vincent de Paul Society is raising funds to provide children in need with an Easter basket this year. A total of $500 is needed to support this initiative, which will help provide baskets to children in our area. Please support this program by providing your donation by April 8.

As we begin this Lenten season, take a moment to reflect with Fr. Carroll’s Ash Wednesday homily. May this season of Lent bring you renewal and deeper faith. Click here to view.

Join us for our annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by Strano & Feely Family Funeral Home, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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.

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.

SOUPS ON! The St. Vincent de Paul Society is once again holding Lenten Soup Nights in the Parish Hall each Tuesday evening in Lent from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. For a suggested donation of $5, you can participate. Please bring your appetite as well as your own bowl and spoon, we will provide the rest! If you are dropping off a soup, please do so around 4:30pm. Click here for more info.

Join us for Stations of the Cross, each Friday evening in Lent, starting at 6:30pm in the church. The Stations of the Cross help us to make a spiritual pilgrimage through contemplation of the Christ's Passion.

Join Us for Our Monthly Bingo! (18+ Only) Each First Friday of the Month in the Parish Hall - Doors open at 5:30pm! Click for more info.