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This Year’s Seton Honorees Announced

Posted on March 26, 2025 in: Seton Scholarship

This Year’s Seton Honorees Announced
Celebrating 15 Years of Honoring Catholic Educators 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...

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Celebrating Dedication- Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner Honors Champions of Catholic Education

Posted on January 14, 2025 in: Seton Scholarship

Celebrating Dedication- Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner Honors Champions of Catholic Education
The orange, gold and red of autumn surrounded us at Lake of Isles on Oct. 27, 2024, as Dr. Gail Kingston, superintendent of schools, and Archbishop Christopher Coyne hosted nearly 150 people at the 14th annual Seton Scholarship Dinner. This year, we honored the commitment of three individuals who ha...

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Trio to be Honored at Lake of Isles During 14th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner

Posted on July 30, 2024 in: Seton Scholarship

Trio to be Honored at Lake of Isles During 14th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner
The positive impact a Catholic school education provided by dedicated faculty and staff has on the lives of its students is immeasurable. I have frequently written about my valuable Catholic school experiences and the lasting positive impact it’s had on my life and my career. Catholic school t...

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Catholic Education Celebrated at 13th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner

Posted on November 27, 2023 in: Seton Scholarship

Catholic Education Celebrated at 13th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner
The fall foliage was radiant, and the sun was shining upon us as the 13th annual Seton Scholarship Dinner commenced on Nov. 5, 2023, at the Riverhouse in East Haddam. This year, we honored the commitment of those involved in our diocesan Catholic school system, while enjoying the melodious voices of...

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Trio to be Honored at 13th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner

Posted on June 01, 2023 in: Catholic Foundation News, Seton Scholarship

Trio to be Honored at 13th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner
A devoted teacher and a valuable Catholic education can have such a positive impact on a student’s life. I know this firsthand; my Catholic education left an indelible impression on me. I will never forget the importance of loving thy neighbor while appreciating friendships, diversity, and com...

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A Path to Grow in Christ’s Love

Posted on October 10, 2022 in: Seton Scholarship

A Path to Grow in Christ’s Love
Fall is upon us, and I hope that you all get the opportunity to visit your favorite pumpkin patch or apple orchard, bake an apple pie or sip your favorite spiced tea or coffee.  Autumn brings many new changes for several members of our diocese, whether it’s the start of a new school ye...

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Seton Honorees Announced for the 12th Annual Scholarship Dinner

Posted on June 10, 2022 in: Seton Scholarship

Seton Honorees Announced for the 12th Annual Scholarship Dinner
A Catholic Education has had a great impact upon my life. Attending Catholic elementary, middle, and high school has provided me with a strong sense of community, the gift of life-long friendships and instilled the importance of volunteerism. I can remember many teachers throughout my Catholic educa...

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Happy Guests Return to Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner

Posted on December 13, 2021 in: Seton Scholarship

Happy Guests Return to Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner
After a two-year hiatus, guests were happy to gather in person for the 11th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner on Nov. 7 at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station.  Dr. Gail Kingston, superintendent of schools for the diocese, discussed the importance of a Catholic education. The Saint Bernard Sch...

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Date, Honorees set for 11th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner

Posted on July 12, 2021 in: Catholic Foundation News, Seton Scholarship

Date, Honorees set for 11th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner
Now that many restrictions are being lifted in the State of Connecticut, we are so happy to announce that this year’s 11th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 4 p.m. at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station, located at 55 Bridge Road, Haddam. This is the n...

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Local Businesses Show Support to Catholic Schools

Posted on January 22, 2021 in: Seton Scholarship

Local Businesses Show Support to Catholic Schools
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Patron Saint of Catholic Schools, whose feast day is today, January 4, is the first American born saint to be canonized by the Church. She founded the first American religious community for women, the Sisters of Charity. She opened the first American parish school and ...

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11th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner Postponed

Posted on September 14, 2020 in: Seton Scholarship

11th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner Postponed
The 11th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner has been postponed until November 7, 2021 due to pandemic restrictions. The Honorees which were announced in June are Andrea D. Hoisl, Very Reverend Dennis M. Perkins, and Fredric S. Smith. For more information please call Gina Foster gfoster@norwichdioc...

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11th Annual Seton Scholarship Honorees Announced

Posted on June 11, 2020 in: Seton Scholarship

11th Annual Seton Scholarship Honorees Announced
For most of us it has been a very difficult few months dealing with the social isolation and stressrelated to the COVID-19 crisis. For those of us with children in school, we are experiencing an added challenge, but our teachers have been working exceptionally hard with students and their parents t...

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Community Pride Prospered at Tenth Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner

Posted on November 20, 2019 in: Seton Scholarship

Community Pride Prospered at Tenth Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner
By Gina Foster In addition to providing an excellent education, our Catholic schools instill strong community pride which was apparent at this year’s Tenth Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner held on November 3rd at St. Clements Castle & Marina in Portland. In its largest dinner to date,...

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Support the Seton Dinner and Help Our Students

Posted on September 14, 2019 in: Seton Scholarship

Support the Seton Dinner and Help Our Students
By Mary Ellen Mahoney                                               &n...

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Tenth Annual Seton Scholarship Honorees Announced

Posted on May 29, 2019 in: Development Office News, Seton Scholarship

Tenth Annual Seton Scholarship Honorees Announced
By Kathy Gaito Our Catholic schools certainly know the meaning of this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) theme, “Hand in Hand with All God’s Children.” The education of each student involves various school personnel working together, putting the child’s best intere...

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