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Register Today: Virtual Norwich Diocesan Women's Conference

Posted on January 13, 2022 in: Events

Join us March 26, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to noon
for the

Virtual Norwich Diocesan Women’s Conference

TO REGISTER: Click Here (Link: https://bit.ly/2Laol7Y) Registration is $10.

Hear a special message from Bishop Cote, witness the naming of the 2022 Our Lady Queen of Hope Award recipient, and much more all from the comfort of your own home! The conference will last from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Our keynote speaker will be author,professor, and spiritual director Liz Kelly. Liz will present ideas from her latest book, "Love Like A Saint."
Learn more about Liz at www.lizk.org

For more information, please contact The Office of Faith Events at 860-848-2237, or manicholas@norwichdiocese.net

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