This year will mark the 15th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner, titled respectively after Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton who is known as a founder of this country’s parochial school system, established this nation’s first all-girls Catholic School in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Elizabeth was born on August 28, 1774, and originally raised Episcopalian before converting to Catholicism. She was married to William Seton, and they had five children. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the founder of the Sisters of Charity in 1809 in Emmitsburg Maryland, and approximately three years later converted to Catholicism. Saint Elizabeth Seton was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1974. She was the first person born in the United States to be canonized, and her good works continue to live on in our diocese daily. “Faith lifts the staggering soul on one side, Hope supports it on the other, Experience says it must be and love says let it be.” Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton - From Collected Writings Volume II, page 117
Today our diocesan high school and elementary school teachers work hard on a daily basis providing our students with a traditional and diverse education to include the teachings of Jesus Christ, a sense of community and comradery and open lines of communication with parents.
We are excited to honor and recognize three educators highlighting their dedication and service:
The 15th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner will take place on October 26, 2025 at Lake of Isles, Stonington, CT. If you have any questions about ways you can support the 15th Seton Scholarship Dinner, sponsorship opportunities or need more information about one of our four devoted Catholic High Schools or nine dedicated Elementary schools in your area, please contact Gina Foster, Stewardship Coordinator at 860-886-1928 x115 or via email: gfoster@norwichdiocese.net.
By Gina Foster