Helena Catholic
Women's Conference
"Come to Me"- Matt 11:28
Western Montana Helena Catholic Women's Conference April 5, 2025
Friday April 4, 2025 5:30 Stations of the Cross & The Rosary, at The Cathedral of St. Helena. Soup & Bread to follow.
ON LINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. YOU MAY STILL REGISTER IN PERSON THE DAY OF THE CONFERENCE.
Saturday Schedule: 7 a.m. check-in. Conference: 8-4:15 p.m.
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"It was a joyous experience. Women supporting and caring for one another is a beautiful and Christion experience."
Mission
To foster an appreciation for the personal dignity of women in Christ, to encourage, teach, and challenge women to know and love God, and to inspire women to use their feminine gifts to transform the family and society.
Speakers
Spa Day for the Soul
Mother Mary Maximilian
Mother Mary Maximilian is the Mother General of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love from Manchester, NH. She entered religious life at the age of 19 and cared for children and families in crisis at St. Charles Children’s Home for 35 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Trauma and Recovery in Children from Granite State College. From May 17 - July 21 2024, Mother Mary Maximilian traveled with the Seton Route caravan which processed 1200 miles with the Eucharistic Presence of Jesus Christ from New Haven, CT to Indianapolis, IN in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Congress.
Paula Umaña
Paula Umaña, a former tennis champion born in Costa Rica, now resides in Atlanta with her husband, Serge, and their five children. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, she manages her own tennis business. Despite facing a paralyzing neurological condition in 2015, she embraces her role as a Catholic speaker, finding purpose through her ministry, “Gifts of Hope.” She speaks at churches, schools, corporations, conferences, and media outlets like EWTN, Univision, and the FORMED platform.
Paula was honored to speak to 60,000 attendees at the National Eucharistic Congress this past summer, the largest Catholic event of the century.
Amid her disability, she authored "40 Gifts of Hope", a practical guide for those facing suffering, supported by Archbishop Rev. Gregory Hartmyer. Subscribe to receive hope at paulaspeaker.com.
Elza Spaedy
Elza grew up in Brazil in a large family of seven brothers and three sisters. Since finding healing and restoration from the painful childhood trauma of childhood sexual abuse, Elza has been on fire for the Lord, ready to let Him use her and her story to help heal others.
Elza is the author of three books, "Freedom Through Christ", "Healed and Restored", and "Spiritual Mentoring", as well as a retreat leader. Elza founded Healed and Restored over four years ago - a nonprofit ministry that helps women heal from all types of trauma and assault. Elza loves to entertain and enjoys preparing and sharing a great meal with family and friends. She lives with her family in Charlotte NC. Find out more about her here at www.healedandrestored.org.
Music
Laura Garza
Laura Garza is spreading the gospel through music. She is called to bring others along the path that leads to Jesus. Her relationship with Jesus started at an early age and so did her singing for Him. She converted to Catholicism in 2009. Her faith has grown exponentially. She credits events like the Catholic Women’s Conference that introduced many ways to deepen her faith. Laura serves at several parishes and for several ministries with her husband, Gerald. She’s been the musician for the Catholic Women’s Conference in San Antonio since 2014 and on the committee since 2015. Laura wants nothing more than for you to know that Jesus loves you!
