The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) are pleased to announce the first-ever Catholic Women's Conference. The conference, titled: The Feminine Genius: Every Woman's Gift will welcome more than 500 women-married, single, and consecrated-from the Greater Philadelphia region.

Saturday, December 7, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

This conference is an initiative of Catholic women from various parishes in the Philadelphia region and will be co-hosted by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Endow. The conference will welcome 10 nationally-renowned speakers, including Jeanette De Melo, editor-in-chief for the National Catholic Register, who will address Catholic perspectives on current news and issues affecting women.

The day will begin with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. who affirms the significance of this gathering: "The Catholic Women's Conference opens a door to the most beautiful kind of renewal, the kind that comes from an authentic feminine leadership in the family, in the community, in business, in education, and in public life. I wholeheartedly support this event."

The conference also includes Youth and Spanish language tracks. Discounts for groups (10 or more) and high school students are available.

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Editor's Note: To learn more or to register for this event visit www.endowgroups.org/catholic-womens-conference/. Media inquiries should be directed to Melissa Squarcia with the Catholic Leadership Institute at 856-430-4661 or msquarcia@catholicleaders.org.

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215-587-3747