Women's Ministry

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Do you know someone who has wondered, “Is this all there is? What’s the point? Is there more to our faith than just going to mass every week.  When I go to mass, I know being Catholic should be something special but where can I learn more? Why does being Catholic really matter?”

This year’s women’s conference will answer all those questions and more!  Don’t miss out on the whoopla!  What’s in store for you?

A joy-filled day when women gather to pray and to learn more about where their faith fits in their life.  Why wait? Register today and expect miracles!

Blessed women, believe every word will come true, do not be afraid. Join together in prayer with the women and Mary, the Mother of Jesus.  (Luke 1:43, Luke 1:30, Acts 1:14)

Matthew Leonard
Matt is an internationally known speaker, author, podcaster, filmmaker, Vice President and Executive Producer at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology (founded by Dr. Scott Hahn). A convert to Catholicism and former missionary to Latin America, Matthew is a frequent guest on radio and television programs across the country appearing on SiriusXM, EWTN, CBS, and the Magnificat. He hosts a very popular podcast on iTunes titled “The Art of Catholic”, which is heard in more than 160 countries around the world. Matthew is the Executive Producer and host of the best-selling Bible and the Virgin Mary and Bible and the Sacraments video series’ and is a featured speaker by Lighthouse Catholic Media. He also holds a Masters in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. In addition to numerous articles, he is the author of two books, Louder Than Words: The Art of Living as a Catholic and Prayer Works! Getting A Grip On Catholic Spirituality.

Learn more at: https://matthewsleonard.com/


The Blessed Mother: Spouse of the Holy Spirit

The power and role of Mary goes way beyond what most of us realize. She’s a deep mystery we’ve yet to fully unpack. This talk explores the incredible, mystical relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Mother of God so as to shed more light on her role in getting us to heaven. Based on the beautiful theology of St. Maximilian Kolbe and others, it unveils the deeper meaning of Mary that can transform our lives.


Spiritual GPS: The Three Stages of the Spiritual Life
Many spiritual writers refer to the “science of sainthood.” It’s the defined process by which we achieve union with God, our ultimate destiny – a mode of life beyond what anyone can imagine.
This talk explains the three traditional stages of Catholic spiritual life as taught by spiritual greats like St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thomas Aquinas, and so many others. I also explain how to achieve a life of true peace and happiness in the craziness of this world as you move through the stages of the spiritual journey. This is what life is all about – now and forever!
 

Mary Brandt

"What Would Mary Do: Our Lady as a Model for Parish Life"
The parish family is central to the life of the church, and as women, we have a pivotal role in helping our congregations grow and flourish. In this breakout we will talk about how Mary sets a fine example for us to follow.

Karmen Darwin
"Let the Children Come to Me: Praying Scripture with Children"
As Catholics, we know that praying with Scripture can be a rich place of encountering the Lord and experiencing his life-giving Word.  In this talk, Karmen will introduce ways of forming our children in the habit of prayer with the Sacred Word of God and offer resources on how to incorporate Scripture into our children's lives. 

Linsey Hoard
"Liturgical Living at Home: How to Bring Back Catholic Culture at any Age"
Taking our faith out of the pews and into our daily lives is something that we are all striving for. We attend Bible studies, small groups, and pray our daily devotions. However, we often forget one of the simplest and most effective things we can do: living and celebrating the cycle of the liturgical calendar in our homes. In this talk, we will give simple first steps you can take to begin living the liturgical year at home, cover ways you can get your children and grandchildren involved, and explore how to use the liturgical year to transform our own spiritual lives as women.

Julie Storr
" Pour, Stir, add Heat: A recipe for putting a spark in your faith" 
 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit were poured into us at Confirmation, have you stirred them lately? Have the gifts enhanced the right flavor?  God wantsus to use what he’s given you to fire up the Church!