https://www.focus.org/

Please visit https://afc.org/catholic-young-adult-retreat/ if interested in a retreat specifically designed for young adults. They have two retreats available for the upcoming year.

2023 Beauty in Christ Archdiocesan Women's Virtual Conference
"Fiat! Saying Yes to God!"
Saturday, January 28, 2023     8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
This year's virtual conference enables women to participate from the comfort of their own homes or to gather in parishes to experience the event together! The theme of the conference is "Fiat! Saying Yes to God!" and will include keynote presentations by national speaker and author Marcia Lane-McGee and local women's health educator, Jamie Rathjen.
Visit www.archwomensconference.org for more information and registration coming soon!

2023 Archdiocese of Dubuque Men's Conference
Saturday, March 25, 2023     9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
You’re invited to the 27^th Annual Archdiocese of Dubuque Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Mt. Mercy University in Cedar Rapids (with live-stream available)! This conference will be held on the Solemnity of the Annunciation and will focus on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in our lives. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Edward Sri, a world-renowned author and speaker, and co-founder of FOCUS (the Fellowship of Catholic University Students). The day will also include Mass celebrated by Archbishop Michael Jackels and breakout sessions presented by local speakers. For more information and registration, please visit www.archmensconference.org.

This is a great tool if you are looking to becom stronger in your faitih, whether you are a catechist for either parish, or you simply want to be stronger in your current ministries. Contact Darby Callahan if you need assistant with any of the following resources. 

Catechetical Institute
The Catechetical Institute is currently offering a FREE webinar series to build catechists and leaders and create networks of supportive relationships in a variety of ministry areas. Click HERE for a list of upcoming webinars or to view past webinars in the series. Please share this information with others who would benefit! Check out the Eucharistic Renewal Track! Also, by clicking here, you will find two tracks specifically designed for the Archdiocese of Dubuque: (1) to help RCIA teams and (2) for Catechist Formation. Contact Joanne Pohland with general questions about how to use Catechetical Institute, or for help with Catechist Formation. Contact Matt Selby for information on the RCIA track.