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Register: 2021 Norwich Diocesan Virtual Women's Conference

Posted on January 14, 2021 in: Events, Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

2021 NORWICH DIOCESAN VIRTUAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

March 13, 2021 9:00 AM to NOON

Meet our Keynote speaker, author, storyteller, and retreat leader, Julianne Stanz.

Julianne has authored the book Developing Disciples for Christ, is the Director of Parish Life and Evangelization for the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and is a consultant for the USCCB committee on Catechesis and Evangelization.

She has a monthly blog on the website “The Catechist’s Journey."

$10 to register/ deadline March 11
Register online by using the link below

Click Here to Register

OR

Send check and name, phone number and e-mail (required) to:

Marianne Nicholas, Office of Faith Events, 199 Broadway, Norwich, CT, 06360

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