Dear Fellow Catholics,
How blessed are we that we live in a time and place where we can continue to live our Catholic Faith? Let usthank God for this awesome privilege! In order to further strengthen the spiritual growth and fellowship of Catholic women and men in the Diocese of Columbus, the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference and Columbus Catholic Men’s Conferencewere created years ago. Both organizations are made up of volunteers who work tirelessly to provide a prayerful, spirit-filled and life-changing day to all who attend.
In addition to providing the annual conference, we promote and sponsor several other outreach ministries such as Catholic spiritual workshops, Catholic retreats, Catholic faith sharinggroups, That Man is You(a parish program), Sacred Heart Columbus, and My House Columbus (Sexual Integrity program).
The 7th annual Catholic Women’s Conference is February22, 2014and the 17th annual Catholic Men’s Conference is Saturday, March 1, 2014. Both conferences will be held at a new and expanded facility, the Voinovich Building,on the grounds of the Ohio State Expo Center. The theme for the Women’s Conference is Delight Yourself in the Lord and features speakers Kimberly Hahn, Sr. Miriam James of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, Fr. Dan Dury, and Rebecca Dussault. The theme for the Men’s Conference is Be a Man of Courage and features speakers Damon Owens, Fr. William Casey, Brad Burchfield and Fr. Emil Kapaun’s Life narrated by Father Tony Stevens. The Most Reverend Bishop Frederick F. Campbell will be the Mass Celebrant at both Conferences. For specifics on each day please see the respective websites listed on this page.
We are asking you to pray for the success of both conferences and graces for all those who attend. Additionally, we are asking you to Consider a Sponsorship for both conferences to help underwrite the various costs associated with this conference. Your gift allows us to keep the registration fee at only $30.00; makes available sponsorships for those that cannot afford to pay; and allows us to financially support the aforementioned outreach ministries. You may qualify for some complimentary tickets.
For more information, and to register please visit our web sites and Bring your family members, your fellow parishioners, and co-workers. Thank you sincerely for your consideration and sponsorship of our ministries. Your gift is tax deductible and you will receive a thank you letter for tax purposes.
May God bless youabundantly,
Tom Lynch Michele Niklaus Rev. Msgr. Moloney
Sponsorship Chair Sponsorship Chair Vicar General
Columbus Catholic Men Columbus Catholic WomenSpiritual Director
614-451-3132 740-816-2472
Sponsorship Form
Thank you for your gift! You will be recognizedin both the Women’s and Men’s Conference Programs, on the large screens during the conferences andinThe Catholic Times. You will also qualify for VIP Seating.
Please complete the information below and make checks payable to: “Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference.” Mail your check to: Michele Niklaus5787 Summerwood Xing, Galena OH 43021. Or make checks payable to: “Catholic Men’s Ministry” and mail to: Chuck Wilson 1511 Teeway Drive Columbus, OH 43220. All funds will be equally distributed among the women’s & men’s conferences.
Hurry – the deadline for program recognition is 2/7/14. Funds received after that date will be recognized on the conference screens and in The Catholic Times.
Sponsorship Levels:
_____ Star Diamond $5,000Recognition and 12 complimentary tickets
_____ Diamond $2,500Recognition and 6 complimentary tickets
_____ Platinum $1,000Recognition and 5 complimentary tickets
_____ Gold $750Recognition and 4 complimentary tickets
_____ Silver $500Recognition and 3 complimentary tickets
_____ Bronze $250Recognition and 2 complimentary tickets
Complimentary Tickets: Men’s Conference_____Women’s Conference _____
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Please indicate how you want to appear in the Women’s and Men’s Conference Programs:
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