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The Cleveland Catholic Women's Conference is dedicated to enriching the lives of women as they are inspired to grow in relationship with the Lord and each other.
ABOUT
In the summer of 2018, a group of faithful Catholic lay women began meeting to discuss the possibility of having a one-day Catholic women's conference for our diocese. Our interest was spurred by seeing the successful women's conferences in neighboring dioceses, including Toledo and Columbus, which have grown to attract thousands of women. We believe a women's conference in Cleveland will surely enhance our thriving Catholic community.
2019 SPEAKERS
Bishop Nelson Perez
In the summer of 2017, Bishop Nelson J. Perez was appointed as the 11th bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland by Pope Francis and was installed on September 5, 2017.
Nelson J. Perez was born in Miami, Florida on June 16, 1961 to David and Emma Perez and is the brother of the late Dr. David Perez and Louis Martin Perez. He was raised in West New York, NJ. Bishop Perez earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Montclair State University in 1983. He taught at Colegio la Piedad, a Catholic elementary school in Puerto Rico, prior to entering Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, where he earned Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theology degrees in 1988 and 1989, respectively, and was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1989.
In 1998, he was named Chaplain to His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, with the title of Monsignor. In 2009, he was named a Prelate of Honor by Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Reverend Monsignor Nelson J. Perez Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre in New York on June 8, 2012. He was ordained a bishop on July 25, 2012 in Saint Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, NY by Bishop William F. Murphy.
As a part of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Perez serves as Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church.
Nelson J. Perez was born in Miami, Florida on June 16, 1961 to David and Emma Perez and is the brother of the late Dr. David Perez and Louis Martin Perez. He was raised in West New York, NJ. Bishop Perez earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Montclair State University in 1983. He taught at Colegio la Piedad, a Catholic elementary school in Puerto Rico, prior to entering Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, where he earned Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theology degrees in 1988 and 1989, respectively, and was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1989.
In 1998, he was named Chaplain to His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, with the title of Monsignor. In 2009, he was named a Prelate of Honor by Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Reverend Monsignor Nelson J. Perez Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre in New York on June 8, 2012. He was ordained a bishop on July 25, 2012 in Saint Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, NY by Bishop William F. Murphy.
As a part of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Perez serves as Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church.
Brooke Taylor
As the host of the popular podcast “Good Things Radio,” Brooke Taylor shares her heart and vision of hope in Jesus Christ with audiences everywhere. Brooke’s twenty-year media career includes serving as co-host of the “Family Friendly Morning Show” on 95.5 The Fish out of Cleveland, Ohio, where Brooke interviewed notable religious and political figures such as former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Rev. Franklin Graham, Dr. James Dobson, Beth Moore and many more. Brooke is the founder of Saint Gabriel Media and the creator of the annual Arise retreat, bringing women together from across the country to find joy in their shared journey of faith. Brooke has also appeared on the EWTN Program "At Home with Jim and Joy" and "Living Right witih Dr. Ray." Her travels include leading pilgrimages to the Holy Land and Italy and visiting Guatemala and Haiti with Food for the Poor. As a nationally recognized speaker, Brooke loves sharing her heart with audiences on topics close to her heart such as faith, adoption, parenting special needs children, community, joy, and the power of one voice. She is also the author of the books: Choose Joy and Choose Hope: A 52-Week Devotional Journey. Brooke and her husband, Jim, are busy raising their five children: four sons and a daughter they adopted from Poland. For more information visit www.BrookeTaylor.us.
Laura Mary Phelps
Laura Mary Phelps is first and foremost a beloved daughter of God who needed to crash and burn before realizing it. Rescued by Jesus and determined to lead women to their true identity in Christ, she has spent the last six years working in women’s ministry, serving as a contributing writer for Catholic websites such as CatholicMom.com, Take Out: Our Sunday Visitor Parent Magazine, Family Rosary, Walking With Purpose, and her personal blog, www.LauraMaryPhelps.com.
Victorious Secret: Everyday Battles And How To Win Them is Laura’s first book with Our Sunday Visitor. Addressing the battles women face in their homes, relationships, cluttered hearts and minds - Victorious Secret teaches women to stop living life through a numbed-out filter and how to win these battles with the spiritual armor the Lord provides.
Laura lives in Newtown, CT with her husband Nick, four children, and an unreasonable variety of pets.
Victorious Secret: Everyday Battles And How To Win Them is Laura’s first book with Our Sunday Visitor. Addressing the battles women face in their homes, relationships, cluttered hearts and minds - Victorious Secret teaches women to stop living life through a numbed-out filter and how to win these battles with the spiritual armor the Lord provides.
Laura lives in Newtown, CT with her husband Nick, four children, and an unreasonable variety of pets.
Mary Bielski
Involved in ministry for over 15 years, Mary has spoken to over 100,000 adults, young adults and teens around the nation at parish missions, ministry training, and retreats and conferences including: Encounter Steubenville Conferences, Life Teen LTLC, LA Congress, NCCC, and parish and diocesan events. Mary has her master’s in theology and Pastoral Leadership from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. Through her gift of evangelization and teaching, Mary draws her audience to the beauty of our Catholic faith, a deeper love for Christ, the Eucharist, and the call to holiness.
Fr. Patrick Schultz
Fr. Patrick Schultz is a priest for the Diocese of Cleveland who serves as parochial vicar at Communion of Saints Parish in Cleveland Heights. He speaks regularly at youth and young adult retreats and events with a special interest in promoting Pope St. John Paul II’s teaching on the Theology of the Body, as well as themes in apologetics and spirituality.
Taylor Tripodi
With a heart full of music and a voice full of praise, 24-year-old Taylor Tripodi from Cleveland, OH is on a mission to put people in an encounter with truth, goodness, and beauty. Taylor graduated from Franciscan University in 2016 as a Catechetics and Theology major and, after doing youth ministry for 2 years, is now a full-time musician, singer, songwriter, and worship leader. Her music has led her all around the country and even as far as the Holy Land in Israel. She recently began writing blogs for Ascension Press and, as the oldest of nine, she knows the importance of speaking out in order for your voice to be heard. There are a lot of voices in our world and in our minds every day, but the one voice that's never truly leaned into is the voice of God. His voice can only be heard when we choose to take the time to listen to Him- and He often speaks to us through music. She hopes that we can all join voices together in praise and be attentive to the presence of God through her musical gifts.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
AM
07:30
Doors Open
Registration
08:00
Welcome
08:30
Mass with Most Rev. Nelson Perez, Bishop of Cleveland
PM
12:00
Lunch
Holy Hour, Confession, Adoration, Connecting
02:00
Fr. Patrick Schultz
02:45
Laura Mary Phelps
09:30
Breakfast
10:30
Mary Bielski
11:45
Examination of Conscience
04:00
Conclusion
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CONFERENCE INFO
Main Event- Family Life Center (NW Corner of Parking Lot)
There are plenty of parking spots available.
For dietary or special accommodations, please email
clevelandcatholicwomen@gmail.com
or specify at registration
