Rev. James D. Conley, D.D., S.T.L. | Diocese of Lincoln website

The Lincoln Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (LDCCW) is inviting all women to attend their annual Winter Symposium on February 16 and 17 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly. The theme for this year's symposium is "Magnify Our Lord... With Beauty and Truth."

The symposium will kick off with registration on Friday at 6:30 p.m. This will be followed by a time of prayer, adoration, and worship before the Holy Eucharist, led by Sister Amy Marie of the Marian Sisters of the Diocese of Lincoln. The evening will conclude with a gathering for friendship and refreshments.

Trudy Burenheide, the current president of the LDCCW, expressed her excitement for the upcoming symposium and the opportunities it will provide for spiritual growth. She said, "I hope you are as excited as I am to unfold all that our guests have to share with us and discover where the Holy Spirit will lead us as sisters in Christ."

On Saturday, the retreat will continue with devotions and speakers. Among the speakers will be Charlie Williams, assistant director of the Women's Care Center Foundation, and Paul Yates, executive director of I've Got A Name. The LDCCW has chosen to support these organizations as part of their work of service to the community. Members are encouraged to bring new and like-new books and clothing for infants through toddlers to donate to the Women's Care Center. The proceeds from gift baskets at the symposium and a raffle at the LDCCW convention in April will go towards supporting I've Got A Name's mission to fight human trafficking.

Bishop James Conley will celebrate Mass for the participants on Saturday before lunchtime. The afternoon speakers, Emily Martinez from Restoration Psychotherapy and Sarina Stokes from the retreat house, will focus on the beauty of Christ.

For more information and registration, interested individuals can visit the website goodcounselretreat.org or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 402-786-2705.

In addition to the Winter Symposium, Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House has several other upcoming retreats, including an Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection on February 14, Ignatian retreats from February 17-25, a "Praying with Scripture" retreat by the Emmaus Institute from February 23-25, and the "Love and Life Program P1 for Couples" from March 8-10.

This winter symposium organized by the Lincoln Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (LDCCW) is set to take place on February 16 and 17 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly. The theme for this year's symposium is "Magnify Our Lord... With Beauty and Truth." The event will feature various speakers and opportunities for prayer and reflection. Trudy Burenheide, the current president of the LDCCW, expressed her excitement for the symposium, stating, "I hope you are as excited as I am to unfold all that our guests have to share with us and discover where the Holy Spirit will lead us as sisters in Christ." The symposium will also serve as an opportunity for the LDCCW to support charitable causes, with members encouraged to bring new and like-new books and clothing for infants through toddlers to donate to the Women's Care Center. The proceeds from gift baskets and a raffle will go towards supporting the mission of I've Got A Name, an organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking. Bishop James Conley will celebrate Mass for the participants, and there will be additional speakers focusing on the beauty of Christ. Interested individuals can find more information and register for the symposium on the website goodcounselretreat.org or by contacting the provided email address or phone number.