As summer draws to a close and the school year approaches, we invite students, teachers, and families to join us for a special Backpack Blessing during the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, August 31.<\/p>\n
Bring your backpack\u2014whether you’re a kindergartener or a college student\u2014and receive a blessing to start the academic year with peace, purpose, and God\u2019s grace.<\/p>\n
As the founder of the first free Catholic school for girls in the United States, Mother Seton\u2019s legacy lives on in every student who pursues learning with faith and determination!<\/p>\n
Come and be part of this joyful moment as we place the school year under the loving intercession of Mother 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