2024
Day of
Reflection

St. Albert the Great
Parish Life Center

September 28, 2024

About

ABOUT

The Cleveland Catholic Women's Day of Reflection 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 events for women in Cleveland will surely enhance our thriving Catholic community.

This year our theme is "Inflame Me with Thy Love," a message shared by St. Catherine of Siena in her Prayer to the Holy Spirit. Through the intercession of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and our patron saint, St. Catherine of Siena, our prayer is that this day will set you on fire with love for our Lord Jesus Christ.

2024 DAY OF REFLECTION INFO

2024 will be in person at
St. Albert the Great Parish Life Center in North Royalton

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Interested in sponsoring this year's event? See links below.

INSPIRING SPEAKERS

Heather Khym

Heather Khym is the cohost of the internationally popular Abiding Together Podcast. She and her husband, Jake, are the co-founders of Life Restoration Ministries, where she serves as director of vision and ministry of the British Columbia-based apostolate. She has more than twenty-five years of experience as a speaker and retreat leader, offering workshops and conferences in the United States and Canada. She attended Franciscan University of Steubenville, studying theology and catechetics. Heather is passionate about evangelization, discipleship, and creating an environment for people to have a personal encounter with God. She lives with her husband and three children in British Columbia, Canada.

Fr. Boniface Hicks

Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., has been a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey since 1998. Ordained to the priesthood in 2004, he is a sought-after retreat master, spiritual director, and speaker, traveling throughout the United States, and as far as Beijing, China, in his ministry. He currently serves as both the Director of Spiritual Formation and Director of the Institute for Ministry Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary. He is also the Program Director for WAOB (We Are One Body) radio station, Latrobe. A prolific author, his most recent works include The Fruit of Her Womb: 33 Day Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus, Through the Heart of St. Joseph, and The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass: A Guide for Encountering Christ in the Liturgy. Father Boniface also co-authored, along with Father Thomas Acklin, O.S.B., Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love and Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father’s Love.

Bishop Edward C. Malesic

On September, 14, 2020 Bishop Edward C. Malesic, JCL, was installed as the 12th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. Prior to his arrival in Cleveland, He was appointed in 2015 by Pope Francis to be the fifth bishop of Greensburg on April 24, 2015. Bishop Malesic was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and was accepted into the seminary program at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy in 1983. He continued his theological studies at the Josephinum and was awarded a master of divinity degree in 1987, the same year he was ordained a priest. He is a member of the Canon Law Society of America and the USCCB’s Administrative Committee and the Subcommittee for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe.

UPLIFTING MUSIC

This year's musician is MarySarah Menkhaus. Originally from Cleveland, OH, MarySarah has dedicated the last 7 years to missionary service with the Ohio based apostolate Damascus. She serves as the manager for Damascus Worship where she spends her time leading worship around the country, writing songs, coaching missionary worship teams, and overseeing the day to day functions of the ministry. MarySarah is passionate about teaching people to love God with their whole heart, mind, soul, and strength. View the video below to get a sneak peek of Mary Sarah's beautiful voice!

MASS, CONFESSION & ADORATION

The day will begin with mass with Bishop Malesic, and there will be time later on for adoration and confession.

FELLOWSHIP

Whether you are coming with a group from your parish or attending your very first Day of Reflection, we hope that this event will provide opportunities to connect and deepen relationships with other Cleveland Catholic Women.