Sadly, the pandemic is not allowing for the Diocese of Portland to host an in-person Women’s Conference again this year. The planning committee, however, is hosting a time for Maine Catholic women to connect virtually with other w omen for faith-sustaining prayer, reflection and conversation on Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The 90-minute program, which will be available via Zoom, will feature prayer, a live greeting from Bishop Robert Deeley, inspiration from award-winning author Liz Kelly, and opportunities to meet new friends through conversations in interactive breakout rooms. The event is free***, though pre-registration is required as slots are limited. A downloadable poster and registration link are available at www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/gather-women. The registration deadline is Monday, March 15, at noon. Register early as we anticipate available slots to fill quickly!

***HELD-OVER REGISTRATION FEES: Any woman that held over the registration fee originally paid for the 2020 Women’s Conference has three options:
 

• do nothing to continue to hold over the fee as prepayment for the 2022 conference (a $25 savings);
• request a refund (minus convenience fee if paid by credit card); or
• ask that the fee be designated as a donation toward expenses involved with this year's gathering (this will be added to your donation statement in the Development Office for tax purposes).

You can indicate your choice when registering for the 2021 gathering or by contacting Hannah Gonneville in the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation at (207) 321-7885 or hannah.gonneville@portlanddiocese.org to request a refund or designate a donation.