WASHINGTON — The Sisters of Life and Catholic blogger Jennifer Fulwiler will be guest speakers at a one-day Catholic women’s conference planned for Saturday, March 5, at Five Points Washington.

“Behold — A Conference on the Dignity and Vocation of Women,” is the theme for the event, which will also include live musical performances by Marie Miller, songwriter and Curb Record recording artist.

Registration is $45, but those registering by Dec. 31 will receive a discounted rate of $35. Registration includes conference materials, breakfast, and lunch. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will also feature Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and a variety of talks on motherhood, femininity, and the Catholic faith. Topics are appropriate for women high school age and older. Lap babies are welcome.

Hosting the conference is the First Ten group at St. Mary’s Parish of Metamora. Funding is being provided by the Fulton Sheen Endowment of the diocesan Rooted in Faith Campaign as well as sponsorship by OSF Healthcare.

SPEAKERS’ BACKGROUND
The Sisters of Life is a New York-based religious community founded in 1991 by the late Cardinal John O’Connor. Members take the same vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as all religious communities, but they are also consecrated under a special fourth vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of human life.

Fulwiler is an atheist-turned-Catholic whose blog, “Conversion Diary,” has more than 4,500 subscribers. A Texas native, she is a columnist for Envoy magazine and is a regular guest on EWTN’s morning show. Her blog may be found at www.conversiondiary.com.

In addition to singing, Miller is an instrumentalist proficient on guitar, piano, and mandolin. Before writing and recording her own material, she performed bluegrass and Celtic music with her sister at fairs and festivals.

Five Points Washington is located at 360 N. Wilmor Road in Washington.
More information is available online at www.beholdconference.com or by calling St. Mary’s Parish, Metamora, at (309) 367-4407.