"St. Timothy Catholic Church held a Ministry Fair and All Saints Festival November 1-2, 2025, in Lady Lake, Florida. The event highlighted Women of Grace, Young Women of Grace, and the Benedicta Institute for Women programs, as well as their “Tea with the Women Saints.” Pictured are facilitators and participants of Women of Grace and Young Women of Grace dressed up as St. Bernadette Soubirous, St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, St. Joan of Arc, St. Therese Lisieux, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, and Edith Stein (St. Theresa Benedicata of the Cross). Enthralled with the women saints, one Young Women of Grace participant began researching the life of St. Lucy, Patron Saint of the eyes. Rosario plans to share this young saint’s story at our 'Tea with the Women Saints' in 2026.
I recently viewed the 1928 movie 'The Passion of St. Joan of Arc' as one of our assignments for the Benedicta Institute for Women course ‘Towards a Catholic Understanding of Women.' This movie, coupled with Young Woman of Grace Aurora’s impassioned love for St. Joan of Arc, turned my heart toward this young woman saint. Aurora spent hours learning about this young saint and enthusiastically shared St. Joan’s story with the festival participants. Inspired by both experiences, I keep St. Joan in my heart at daily Mass. When looking at the crucifix above the altar, I see Joan’s face looking up to Jesus on the cross. I pray to St. Joan to intercede for me that our Lord and Savior grace me with a fraction of the faith, trust, and love she has for Jesus."
"The last nine weeks have been such a privilege and honor getting to know each and everyone of these ladies. The material we have read is not meant to stay locked in our workbooks, it is meant to be brought to life and shared with others. The world needs us to share our stories, to share God’s truth for the good of others. We need to speak boldly, love fiercely and listen deeply. We have witnessed countless miracles during our time together in this blessed study and look forward to what is to come. Thank you for being a part of this transformative experience." - Annie M (Lead Facilitator)
"Thank you for coming to educate us about the faith and best of all to live it faithfully. I really enjoyed your Saturday program and it continues to transform me... You are on fire with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. How beautiful indeed." -Emily
At St. Mary's Church in Panama (a Vincentian community since 1912 in the former Canal Zone), we now have both the English-speaking Community and the Spanish-speaking Community. Our priests are fully bilingual and have been with the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul throughout the years.
In November 2024, St. Vincent Parish in Wildwood, Florida hosted an Advent retreat with Jonnette Benkovic Williams as their speaker. Many volunteers and staff members worked together to make this retreat a success. A special thank you goes out to Pastor Fr. Kenny, new parish Director of Faith Formation Maria Luz, and Nancy Elhajj (Regional Coordinator with Women of Grace).
"By the grace of God, we completed our fourth year of offering Women of Grace Foundational Study in Indiana. This year was marked by many blessings, as well as many challenges for the participants and facilitators.
Bethany shares how Young Women of Grace impacted her during high school and beyond and helped her find supportive and loving Catholic mentors to help her stay strong in her faith.
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