Women's Ministry

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Faith Formation

Annual Diocesan Spring Pilgrimage

An opportunity for women of our diocese to gather together at one of our parishes or holy sites for a day of prayer, reflection and fellowship.

Fall Retreat

A day of faith formation and friendship featuring a national Catholic speaker, breakout sessions and of course opportunities for prayer and fellowship.

Book/Movie of the Month

A featured monthly book and movie recommendation perfect for use by small faith sharing groups, families or for personal spiritual growth.

Leadership Formation

Regional Coalition Formation

Development of regional women’s ministry coalitions created to help parishes work together to offer women in our diocese opportunities for growth in their faith life. These coalitions are comprised of women appointed by their pastors to work with other women in their deanery to create regional events, offer training and plug parishes in to the resources available for creating and supporting active women’s ministry groups in their parishes.

A monthly email newsletter designed to support women working in ministry in their parish. A resource for sharing ideas, highlighting programming and promoting upcoming events, along with spiritual and service opportunities.

Ministry Support

Speakers Bureau

A list of speakers that have previously spoken in our diocese and received positive reviews or come highly recommended. A great first stop when looking for your next parish speaker.

Ministry Ideas Portal

An avenue for parishes to share with each other ministry programs that have had a positive impact on their parish. Also a resource when you are looking to find inspiration to plan programming at your parish.

Women's Ministry Staff

Coordinator of
Women's Ministry
Barbara Prasad
573-635-9127, ext. 222

Administrative Assistant
Tiffany Shanks
573-635-9127, ext. 228

Alphonse J. Schwartze Catholic Center
2207 West Main St.
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0914

Book Recommendations

This month we are offering 4 options for your May book clubs. May is the month of Mary and mothers so we have included an option for both topics. Find some women, order your books and get ready to gather and read this May.

First is an option for a Marian book study, The World's First Love: Mary, Mother of God by Archbishop Fulton Sheen. This book presents powerful insights into how Our Lady can help us in dealing with the problems of today's world.

Second we have three book options on parenting. As we celebrate mothers this month we thought it might be nice to give an option for gathering with other women to share our trials and successes plus get some good practical faith based advice. No matter what stage of mothering you are in we have book for you!

Marian Book Study

The World's First Love: Mary Mother of God presents powerful insights into how Our Lady can help us in dealing with the problems in todays world.

While considering the different phases of Mary's life, Bishop Sheen discusses various problems common to mankind of every age and reveals clearly that every problem can be resolved. He emphasizes the unique dignity, strength and gifts of women and their ability to help heal the world's problems. Sheen stresses mankind's need of the Mother of God and her burning love for all her children.

Parenting Books for Mothers of Faith

Treat yourself to the gift of time with other mothers! Get together with some of your favorite moms and start chatting about your most pressing parenting issues. Let Dr. Popcak's advice be the starting point for some faith filled sharing.

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Our Mission

Supporting women in their journey to sainthood through providing opportunities for growth in prayer, fellowship, service, and faith formation/education.

Our Vision

A community of women that look to the Church as the center of their lives and who actively seek to share the joys of their faith with others by participation in the life and mission of their parish.