New Feminism Conference, Diocese of Winona
Understanding the challenge of St John Paul II to promote a New Feminism.
Join us for a day of knowledge and inspiration about the great dignity of womanhood and femininity! The New Feminism themes will be expounded in three fields: medical, philosophical/cultural, and spiritual.
For Adults & Teens!
With Empowering New Feminism Presenters: Eileen Love – Speaker, Editor for Endow – from Colorado. Leah Jacobson – Foundress of The Guiding Star Project, Certified Lactation Consultant – from Duluth Diocese, MN. Theresa Martin, Published Author, Speaker, Diocese of Winona Endow Coordinator.
High School Track: Morning: “What Makes Me Beautiful?” – a young lady’s self-image challenges and how we are made in the image of God. given by Theresa Martin. Afternoon: “My Beautiful Femininity” – discussing the great gift of femininity especially seen in her feminine body. given by Leah Jacobson.
Adult Tracks: Morning: 1 – “New Feminism in the Medical Field – What is Authentic Women’s Healthcare?” given by Leah Jacobson. 3 – “The Saints and New Feminism” – what have Saints said about New Feminism. given by Eileen Love. (We had to make some adjustments in the talks, Talk 2 “Society’s Downgrading of the Feminine & What We Can Do About It” is available only in the afternoon)
Adult Tracks: Afternoon: 2 – “Society’s Downgrading of the Feminine & What We Can Do About It” – checking out what has been happening behind the scenes in our culture to undermine the dignity of women and the power we have to change it. given by Theresa Martin. 3 – “The Saints and New Feminism” – what have Saints said about New Feminism. given by Eileen Love (SAME TALK as #3 morning track).
*fee includes coffee, snacks, lunch, dinner
basic schedule:
8 – 9 am Gather, check-in, breakfast snacks/ coffee. 9 – 9:45 Welcome/ Introduction of speakers. 10:15 – 11 “The Explosion of the Term New Feminism”. 11:30 – 12:30 Morning Breakout Session. 1 – 2 Lunch. 2 – 2:45 “Our Blessed Mother Mary, God’s Example of the Great Dignity of Woman”. 3:15 – 4 Afternoon Breakout Session. 4:30 Mass. 6 – 7 Dinner. 7 – 8 “Where do we go from here?” and Q&A with all the speakers, closing remarks, prayer