A fluid filtering cartridge comprising a filter element, including a body of filtering media and having a substantially hollow interior in fluid communication with an opening extending through the filtering media, and a sealing element situated in the opening. The sealing element presents a fluid-tight seal between the opening and a conduit received therein. The sealing element comprises a radially inwardly directed flange having an inwardly disposed edge with a ring member secured thereto. The ring member has an interior face sealingly received about the exterior surface of the conduit when the conduit is received within the opening through the filtering media to present a fluid-tight seal between the exterior surface of the conduit and the interior surface of the opening.