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Join us for Mass on Wednesday morning at 8:30am. The Mass intention will be for Pope Leo XIV.

The Papal Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the new Pope, who has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. Click for more info.

Join us as we welcome back the Brandywine Pops Orchestra for a Spring Concert. Wednesday, May 21 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 conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin on May 7th, following the conclusion of the Novemdiales Masses to pray for the eternal repose of the late Pope Francis. Click to read.

Thank you for supporting the Seton Memorial Golf Tournament! This Wednesday, April 30, is our Seton Memorial Golf Tournament! There’s still time to reserve a Memorial Sponsorship to honor a loved one. Memorial names will be: Included in the Opening Prayer and listed in a Memorial Frame displayed at the tournament. To reserve a sponsorship, please sign up today! Simply select "Friends of Seton / Memorial Sponsorship" by clicking this link.

The Church of Wilmington joyfully announces the Ordination of Dennis Stameza into the Sacred Order of the Priesthood by the Most Reverend William E Koenig, D.D. on Saturday, May 17 at 11am from the Cathedral of St Peter in Wilmington.  The Ordination Mass will be live-streamed by the Diocese. Click for more info.

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 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 will also hold a Mass on Monday at 12:10pm at St Peter's Cathedral, which will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/DioceseOfWilm

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.