October 17, 2025

Photos: Seton Catholic students celebrate St. Carlo Acutis

On Sept. 8-12, students of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School and Seton Catholic High School in Richmond celebrated St. Carlo Acutis, who was canonized on Sept. 7.

The young saint, just 15 when he died of leukemia in 2006, was known for his use of technology to evangelize, particularly by creating a website on eucharistic miracles.

The week included several events. A life-sized, cardboard cutout of the saint was present at each of the school campuses for photo opportunities. Every student received a St. Carlo Acutis magnet. Each school also had a “Dress Like St. Carlo Day,” with students donating $1 or more to wear jeans and polo shirts like the young saint; nearly $200 was raised and donated to the Leukemia Society.

Students were also asked to color, draw and/or reflect on St. Carlo Acutis’ ways and how each student and their family could imitate him to draw closer to God. Below is Seton Catholic senior Makayla Means’ favorite St. Carlo Acutis quote, followed by her reflection on the quote. †
 

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Photos: Seton Catholic students celebrate St. Carlo Acutis  

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