Catholic Women’s Conference Oct. 28

SYRACUSE » “In Search of a Servant’s Heart” is the theme for the 2017 Catholic Women’s Conference set for Oct. 28 at the Oncenter.

Speakers for the one-day conference are Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, a best-selling author of books about Marian consecration; Sr. Ignatia Henneberry, OSF, a campus minister, and Michael Dopp, a leader in the New Evangelization.

Also appearing at the conference will be the United Nations International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of the World Apostolate of Fatima. The statue’s custodian, Judy Studer, recently traveled with the statue to the United Nations on May 12 for a commemorative event on the “Centenary of Fatima and the Enduring Relevance of Its Message of Peace.” The statue and Studer were welcomed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on May 13, the 100th an- niversary of the first apparition in Fatima, Portugal. In 2014, Studer appeared with the Statue on EWTN’s “Women of Grace” with Johnette Benkovic, who was also present at the United Nations event. First class relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto, canonized by Pope Francis on May 13, and a piece of the holm-oak tree onwhich Our Blessed Mother appeared in 1917 will accompany the Pilgrim Virgin Statue at the Conference.

Music throughout the day will be provided by Annie Karto. Her album, “A Gift for Our Lady” is full of songs which honor the Blessed Mother.

Liturgical music will be provided again this year by the Holy Trinity Choir from Fulton.

Registration opens on July 29. For more information, visit www.syracusecatholicwomen.org.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Judy Studer with Our Lady of Fatima statue.