Speaker Claire Dwyer
Spiritual Director and Author
Claire Dwyer is a renowned spiritual director and author, dedicated to empowering women to embrace their unique stories within the Catholic faith. With a background in theology and a certification in spiritual theology, Claire offers retreats, talks, and writing workshops to inspire and guide women on their faith journeys.
Known for her insightful work on St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, Claire’s writing and teachings delve into the depths of the Catholic tradition, providing a fresh perspective on spirituality and personal growth. Through her retreats and workshops, she creates a supportive and inspiring environment for women to connect with their faith and discover their true potential.
Speaker Sr. Mary Grace, S.V
Dynamic speaker and advocate for life
Sr. Mary Grace, S.V., will be joining us at the Catholic Women’s Conference. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Sr. Mary Grace has dedicated her life to serving vulnerable women and their unborn children.
With a passion for sharing the beauty of life and the healing power of Jesus, Sr. Mary Grace has served in various roles, including campus ministry, retreats, and the Evangelization Mission for the Sisters of Life. Her experience and insights will undoubtedly inspire and enrich our conference.
Join us to hear Sr. Mary Grace’s inspiring message and learn more about the Sisters of Life’s mission to protect and defend human life.
Musician Christopher Rowden
Eucharist Music Missionary and the creator of Enkindle
A unique Adoration experience that travels nationwide with the mission of creating deeper relationships between participants and Jesus. Through a simple, guided process, Enkindle prepare’s an individuals heart to have an authentic, personal connection with Jesus by helping them construct language that accurately reflects their current state of heart regarding their faith. One is then led in communicating this language to Jesus, face to face in the Eucharist.
“At a time when so many are leaving the Faith because they don’t feel a relational connection to Jesus, or doubt His real presence in the Eucharist, or no longer see His relevance in the world, an experience that gives people the chance to express to Jesus how they really feel at a heart level is vital, however good or bad that conversation might sound. We have to be talking to God about where we’re really at in our faith journey, and we have to be giving Him the opportunity to show up and respond to that honesty. Authentic communication is the foundation for real relationship.”
Christopher has had the privilege of ministering to numerous parishes, schools, and ministries throughout the nation.
Mission
Our mission is to welcome and embrace women where they are, by providing opportunities to gather, connect, rest, and renew.
Empowering women to fully live our identities as beloved daughters of the Father.
Vision
Awaken all beloved daughters of God to His call to be fully alive as missionary disciples –
recognizing and embracing, as women, the dignity and meaning of their vocation.
Leadership Team
Becky Knapp- Magdalen, Audrey Ronnfeldt-Magdalen, Chanel Neises- St. Jude, Jamie Mies-St. Thomas Aquinas, Emily Thengvall-St. Thomas Aquinas, Jessica Tarbell-St. Vincent de Paul, Susie Wilson-St. Vincent de Paul, Colleen Wittler-Magdalen, Kate Records-St. Mary, Courtney Harris-St. Mary, Darcy Estes – St. Thomas Aquinas
Fr. Mike Baldwin, Chaplain