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FORMED Video of the Month for March – St. John Nepomucene

FORMED Video of the Month for March – St. John Nepomucene

During Lent, many of us attempt to fast from chocolate, soda, and social media. But when Easter arrives, it can be easy to fall back into our old habits. The truth is, Lent is more than a list of sacrifices. It’s an invitation to journey through the desert with Jesus, where He can work on renewing our hearts and minds. This transformation invites us to experience Easter as a moment of true joy and new life in Christ! 

How to Lent is a new series from the Augustine Institute that aims to equip Catholics with the tools to understand and practice the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Guided by Solenne Santiago and with the help of priests and religious, this series will challenge our preconceived notions about Lent, laying out a roadmap for entering the season with a purpose. Don’t let Lent sneak up on you like it did last year. Instead, heed the call of St. John the Baptist by preparing for the Lord, using How to Lent to transform your spiritual life this Lenten season.

We invite you to experience a more fruitful Lent, beginning with our new four-part short series, “How to Lent”. To view the video, please click here!

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FORMED Video of the Month for February – St. John Nepomucene

FORMED Video of the Month for February – St. John Nepomucene

Resolutions are hard to keep, aren’t they? Most fade within weeks, leaving us feeling discouraged. But there’s a different way to begin the year—one that lasts!

Let go of doing it all on your own and discover how faith can transform your life. This isn’t just about a better year—it’s about a better life, rooted in Christ.

Join Fr. Columba Jordan, CFR, for Living Faith, a five-week series designed to help you grow closer to Christ. Through his heartfelt teaching, you’ll find strength to: approach each day with intention; face challenges with courage and hope and deepen your relationship with God in the everyday moments.

To view the video called “Living Faith” with Fr. Columba Jordan, CFR on FORMED please click here!

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Join Fr. John Girotti on a 12-Day Pilgrimage in October of 2025

Join Fr. John Girotti on a 12-Day Pilgrimage in October of 2025

POLAND & LITHUANIA – Lands of Mercy, Lands of the Saints, Lands of Mary

All are welcome to join Spiritual Director, Fr. John Girotti and experience a 12-day pilgrimage to Poland, Lithuania, Krakow, Auschwitz, Zakopane Mounts, Czestochowa, Warsaw and Lithuania from October 13th through October 24, 2025.

Download the brochure and register today! onmiss.io/2025polandlithuania

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FORMED Video of the Month for January – St. John Nepomucene

FORMED Video of the Month for January – St. John Nepomucene

Do you sense that movement in you – that desire to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus? Do you have a longing to follow Jesus more closely, to be transformed by him? Do you notice a stirring inside, a longing to love God with all your heart but feel unsure of what steps to take next?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, know that God is the one who has put those yearnings in your soul. He has already given you the heart of a disciple. This series simply aims to help you follow those initial promptings of the Holy Spirit so that you may more intentionally encounter Jesus anew each day and be more disposed to the power of his grace molding you, transforming you ever more into his likeness.

Watch this series as Dr. Sri unpacks the steps prompted by the Holy Spirit!

To view the video called “Into His Likeness – Be Transformed as a Disciple of Christ” with Dr. Edward Sri on FORMED by clicking this link: https://watch.formed.org/into-his-likeness.

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FORMED Video of the Month for December – St. John Nepomucene

FORMED Video of the Month for December – St. John Nepomucene

Deepen your roots in Christ this Advent. With short, daily reflections that easily fit into your schedule, no matter how busy life gets, Rooted provides a meaningful way to reconnect with Christ’s story. This is your chance to grow spiritually and find peace in Christ, even amidst the holiday rush. Whether you’re familiar with the Jesse Tree tradition or trying it for the first time, Rooted offers a beautiful, simple way to make this season special for you and your family.

A 25-day journey to prepare your heart for Christmas. Embark on a powerful journey through Rooted: Rediscover the Jesse Tree with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger. In just 7 minutes a day, explore Scripture, uncover the stories of Christ’s ancestors, and experience meaningful Advent reflections that connect faith to your daily life.

For more information and how to sign up, please click here!

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FORMED Video of the Month for November – St. John Nepomucene

FORMED Video of the Month for November – St. John Nepomucene

Advent is an odd season. It’s a season that’s not about itself, but a season about preparing for Christmas. But that reality gets lost in the shuffle and stress of getting all the right gifts, decorations, and dinner ingredients. Dr. Tim Grey uses storytelling and readings from the Old Testament to explain that we need live in the “pre-season” of Advent well, so we can be prepared to welcome and receive the greatest gift God the Father wants to give us for Christmas: His son, Jesus.

You may view this video called “Advent…Rethinking the Season” by Dr. Tim Gray on FORMED by clicking this link: https://watch.formed.org/videos/advent-rethinking-the-season-by-dr-tim-gray.

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Women Celebrate registration begins on November 6th!

Women Celebrate registration begins on November 6th!

WOMEN CELEBRATE REGISTRATION IS COMING!

Mark your calendars, WOMEN CELEBRATE online registration begins Wednesday, November 6th at 8 AM at www.womencelebrate.org!

We’re so excited about the upcoming retreat! It will take place February 7th through February 9, 2025 in Elkhart Lake. 

REGISTRATION PROCESS

STEP 1: Ticket Purchase for the Retreat
You can purchase your retreat ticket on our website. This ticket includes all meals, snacks, and the cost of the retreat (speakers, equipment rental, etc.). Each woman attending can purchase her own ticket or you can have one person buy a ticket for everyone in the group. You are only able to pay with one credit card in a transaction so if you register more than one person, it will have to be charged to one credit card. The cost is $200/person (plus Eventbrite fees). Click here for a direct link to the ticket purchase.

STEP 2: Room Reservation at the Osthoff
THIS STEP IS DONE AFTER PURCHASING YOUR TICKET(S). Reserve a room for your group at the Osthoff Resort. You can do this by phone or online.

Option 1: Phone Reservation:
To make your reservation over the phone, simply call the Osthoff Hotel (855)876-3399 and let them know you’re attending Women Celebrate. They will assist you in reserving your room. You will only be charged for one night stay at the time of booking, and the balance will be due upon check-in.

Option 2: Online Reservation:
To reserve your room online, visit the Osthoff Resort’s website. During the booking process, you’ll be prompted to enter a specific group code. Our group code is 122236. This code will identify you as part of our group and ensure you receive rooms reserved for our group. The online booking system will only require you to pay for the first night at the time of booking, and the balance will be due upon check-in.

Special Weekend Rates for Women Celebrate!
1 Bedroom Suite (1 bed & 1 pull-out) $300-$320 (Total cost for 2 nights)
2 Bedroom Suite (2 beds & 1 pull-out) $380-$550 (Total cost for 2 nights)
3 Bedroom Suite (3 beds & 1 pull-out) $400-$800 (Total cost for 2 nights)

Note: These prices are the TOTAL cost of a room for both Friday and Saturday night, NOT per person. The cost would be split by the number of people in the room.

Any questions or concerns regarding room reservations need to be addressed by the Osthoff. Please contact their friendly staff at 1-855-876-3399.

Questions? Need more information? Feel free to reach out to our team by emailing helpwomencelebrate@gmail.com.

We can’t wait to CELEBRATE with you at Women Celebrate 2025!
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FORMED Video of the Month for October – St. John Nepomucene

FORMED Video of the Month for October – St. John Nepomucene

Believe it or not, we are all called to be leaders. In her typical vibrant and energetic style, Noelle Garcia, speaks on the importance of leadership in propagating the New Evangelization.  Noelle shares her early experiences of dealing with insecurity, and how she came to understand better what it means to be a Christian leader. She shows that, although we are all sinners, God has given us all unique gifts. 

You may view this video called “Getting Others to Heaven: Learning to Be a Leader” by Noelle Garcia on FORMED by clicking this link: https://watch.formed.org/videos/getting-others-to-heaven-learning-to-be-a-leader-by-noelle-garcia.

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage – June 12th through June 18th – Northern Marian Route in the Diocese of Green Bay

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage – June 12th through June 18th – Northern Marian Route in the Diocese of Green Bay

Plans for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage through the Diocese of Green Bay from June 12th through June 18th are now complete!

“Be Like Mary. Walk With Jesus” during one of several public events around the diocese.
The complete itinerary of daily events which are all open to the public are available on the diocesan website at www.gbdioc.org. Some events ask for registration; this is purely for planning purposes. Know that all are welcome to join in the public walks, Holy Hours and
Adorations.

Also, mark your calendar to join the pilgrimage on Sunday, June 16th at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion. Bishop Ricken will begin the afternoon with Mass at 2 p.m.,
followed by a procession/rosary walk on the Shrine grounds. The celebration concludes
with snacks and fellowship as Jesus continues His pilgrimage in the diocese.

Again, everyone is welcome to join in any of the public events! Please see the diocesan
website at www.gbdioc.org for complete information.

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November 8th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

November 8th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

Barb Kimme Memorial Traveling Rosary for Vocations: All men and women young and old, are invited to help us pray for our Diocese and an increase in vocations. According to the Vocation Ministry Analysis from 2015-2021, the state of priestly vocations in our Green Bay Diocese meets 3 criteria to be considered as “unhealthy”.

To help raise an awareness and assist in rectifying this situation, we the GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, have decided our best course of action is prayer to our Lord. We are sponsoring a sort of 9-month novena for vocations. We will gather at 9 different churches every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November. The agenda includes song, prayer, speaker and reception. Our eighth date and location is: 

Our ninth date and location is: Wednesday, November 8th at St. Jude the Apostle Parish/ Sacred Heart Church (located at: 519 Knapp Street in Oshkosh) from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. and Father Louis Golamari will be our speaker.  

Fore more information, please contact 920-323-3243 or visit www.gbdccw.org or follow us on Facebook, gbdccw.