About Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton · Simpsonville, South Carolina
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (SEAS) is a small, welcoming parish in Simpsonville, South Carolina, in the Upstate region of Greater Metropolitan Greenville. Convenient to Simpsonville, Mauldin, Fountain Inn, and Five Forks, the parish is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston and serves roughly 503 households in a setting that the parish itself describes as uncrowded, warm, and friendly. Mass is offered in English on weekends and weekdays, with Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration, a choir led by a music director, and a faith-formation program staffed by a Sisters of Charity religious sister. The parish is led by Monsignor Steven L. Brovey, pastor, assisted by Deacon Bill Hudson and a small staff.
- Established
- 1972
- Patron
- Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Rector
- Rev. Msgr. Steven L. Brovey
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston
Why belong here
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton offers the full sacramental life of a Catholic parish — daily and weekend Mass, Reconciliation four days a week, Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration, baptism, marriage preparation, and RCIA — in a deliberately intimate setting where it is easy to be known. Children and teens are served by a parish religious-education program and sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation led by Sister Amelia Marie Cueva, C.S.JB. Adult faithful are likewise formed through RCIA, adult education, the choir, rosary group, women's Bible study, and the parish's outreach arms such as the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Respect Life, and a Lay Carmelite community. It is the kind of parish where registering, getting involved, and being recognized by name is both expected and easy.
Mass times at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 11:00 – 11:30 AM
- Thursday 11:00 – 11:30 AM
- Wednesday 6:00 – 6:30 PM
- Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Also by appointment (call parish office)
Adoration times
- Wednesday 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (Exposition following the 9:00 AM Mass)
Welcome to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (SEAS) is an Upstate parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, located in the southeast area of Greater Metropolitan Greenville and convenient to Simpsonville, Mauldin, Fountain Inn, and Five Forks. The parish describes itself as 'an uncrowded, warm and friendly parish providing a more intimate worship environment' — a smaller, family-style alternative to some of the larger area churches. The parish is led by Monsignor Steven L. Brovey, pastor, and ministers to about 503 registered households with seating for 545 in the worship space.
- Diocese of Charleston, Greenville Deanery
- Founded 1972
- Approximately 503 households / 545 seats
- Pastored by Rev. Msgr. Steven L. Brovey
Parish Staff
The parish is served by a small, named team led by Monsignor Brovey. The faith-formation program for children is directed by Sister Amelia Marie Cueva, C.S.JB — a Sister of Charity of St. Joseph's, the very religious family founded by the parish's patron saint. Deacon Bill Hudson assists with Adult Education, and Kevin Faulkner serves as Music Director. The office is staffed by Parish Secretary and Assistant to the Pastor Vickie Acosta, with Sindy Escudero as Bookkeeper/Finance.
- Msgr. Steven Brovey — Pastor ([email protected])
- Deacon Bill Hudson — Adult Education ([email protected])
- Sister Amelia Marie Cueva, C.S.JB — Religious Education for Children ([email protected], ext. 203)
- Kevin Faulkner — Music Director
- Sindy Escudero — Bookkeeper / Finance
- Vickie Acosta — Parish Secretary & Assistant to the Pastor ([email protected], ext. 201)
Sacraments & Sacramental Preparation
The parish celebrates the full sacramental life of the Church: Baptism (infant and adult), Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and the Anointing of the Sick. Sacramental preparation requires active, registered parish membership for a specified period, attendance at parent meetings, and — for the three sacraments of initiation — two years of formation. All Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 12:45 PM, immediately following the 11:30 AM Mass.
- Baptism (Infant): Sundays at 12:45 PM; 3 months active membership + pre-baptismal class
- Baptism (Adult): through RCIA
- First Reconciliation & First Communion: preparation typically begins in 1st grade; 2 years required
- Confirmation: preparation typically begins in 7th grade; 2 years required
- Marriage: 6 months active participation + 6 months marriage preparation
- Anointing of the Sick: contact the parish office
- Parent meetings required for all three initiation sacraments; regular Mass attendance required
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Religious education and spiritual formation are described by the parish as 'a lifelong process' that begins in the home, with the parish supporting parents as the first and primary educators of their children. Classes for parish-school children meet on Sundays, 10:15 – 11:15 AM, in the Social Hall building, between the two Sunday Masses. A separate High School Religious Education Program is also offered. Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation is integrated into this program.
- Children's Religious Education: Sundays 10:15 – 11:15 AM in the Social Hall
- High School Religious Education Program
- Sacramental Preparation brochure and registration packet (downloadable from parish site)
- Contact: Sister Amelia Marie Cueva, C.S.JB — 864-263-3445 ext. 203
- Two years of preparation required for Reconciliation, Communion, and Confirmation
- Parent meetings required for each sacramental year
RCIA — Becoming Catholic
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish invites adults interested in the Catholic Christian community to enter the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), a process of instruction, prayer, and experience designed to help adults grow in the relationship of faith. Inquiries are handled through the parish office.
- Open to unbaptized adults, baptized Christians seeking full communion, and baptized Catholics seeking Confirmation
- Contact the parish office at 864-263-3445 to begin
Parish Ministries & Groups
The parish's published registration form lists a wide slate of ministries in which parishioners can serve, organized around liturgical, formational, and outreach vocations. SEAS also sponsors traditional Catholic organizations and devotions including the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Respect Life, a Rosary Group, and a Lay Carmelite community.
- Liturgical: Choir, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Eucharist, Readers/Lectors, Altar Servers, Ushers, Altar Linens, Floral Care/Arrangements
- Formational: Adult Education, Religious Education Teachers, Women's Bible Study, Vacation Bible School, Youth Group / High School, Website Maintenance
- Outreach & Fellowship: St. Vincent de Paul Society, Respect Life, Senior Citizens, Events/Fellowship Committee, Funeral Luncheon
- Devotional: Adoration, Rosary Group, Lay Carmelites
Parish Identity, Membership, and Active Participation
The parish asks all who worship with them regularly to register. Active Membership is required for scheduling Baptisms, requesting godparent or sponsor eligibility forms, marriage preparation, Catholic-school subsidy requests, and reduced fees for parish religious-education programs. Registration forms are available in the church foyer or the parish office, and an online registration form is also published on the parish website.
- Registration forms in the church foyer or parish office
- Required for sacramental sponsorship forms (godparents / Confirmation sponsors)
- Supports parish life in 'time, talent, and treasure'
- Online giving and parish forms available via seas-church.org
Visit, Office, and Contact
The parish office is at 8 Gillin Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29680, and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with a 1:00–2:00 PM lunch closure (closed on holidays and holy days). The main parish phone number is 864-263-3445 (the parish's homepage also displays 864-263-3328 in its address block). The general parish email is [email protected].
- Address: 8 Gillin Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29680
- Office Phone: 864-263-3445
- Office Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed 1:00–2:00 PM)
- General Email: [email protected]
- Diocese: Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston (Greenville Deanery)