The 20th annual Women’s Day of Reflection will be held 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at Kearns Spirituality Center (Campus of LaRoche University), 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101.
“Do Whatever He Tells You” (Jn. 2:11)
Revisiting the Wedding Feast of Cana
Information: 412-322-8773
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For overnight accommodations
call 412-366-1124 or email kearns @cdpsisters.org
Presenters:
Rev. Liddy Barlow
Rev. Barlow is ordained in the United Church of Christ. She is a creative and passionate servant of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church and all its complicated diversity. She works to bring Christians of all traditions together to make visible our true unity as the Body of Christ. In 2014, Rev. Barlow became the first woman to be installed as Executive Minister of Christian Associates of Southwest PA. She reports to the Council of Bishops and Judicatory Executives who represent 28 Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox Church bodies throughout greater Pittsburgh. As Executive Minister, Rev. Barlow sets a vision for Christian Associates and manages all of the organization’s projects and relationships. She was recognized as “40 Under 40” leader by Pittsburgh Magazine. The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh acknowledged her as one of the “Righteous Among the Neighbors.”
Fr. Thomas Bailey, OSB
Fr. Thomas Bailey, OSB, born and raised in Texas, is a member of the Benedictine Marmion Abbey in Aurora, IL. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2004 and appointed Instructor and Formation Advisor at Conception Seminary College in 2008 2018. From 2018 to 2021 he was Prefect of Studies at the Pontifical Greek College in Rome and Pro-rector from 2021-2023. Presently, Fr. Thomas is Director of Human Formation and Professor at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril & Methodius in Pittsburgh, PA. In addition, he is the Administrator of St. Mary Romanian Catholic Church in McKeesport, PA. He has Bi-ritual faculties, studies in Early Slavic Christianity, a Master’s in History and Theology, and Bachelor’s in History. Fr. Thomas is a master craftsman in woodwork. His guided reflection will show us how Empty Jars can lead to Overflowing Grace.
The event is sponsored by the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchial Office of Religious Education.
A dedicated committee meets throughout the year to plan and coordinate the day, working with a theme of interest to women to help them grow in their spirituality. The springtime event also features a luncheon, vendors and a bountiful basket auction with proceeds donated to women and children in Ukraine.
Cost of $40 includes lunch. Pre-registration is required. Deadline is May 3.
Brochure and Registration Form
The 2019 Women’s Day of Reflection was held Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist,
Title: “God Speaks: Do We Listen?”
Presenters include:
Lillian Leonardi – “My Spiritual Homecoming”
Jennifer Miele – “God Speaks to All Generations”
Joni Sturgill – “Healthy Body: Peaceful Soul”
