Women of Grace® Event Details
Benedicta Leadership Institute for Women, Orchard Lake, MI
Benedicta Leadership Institute for Women
"The Authority of Woman: Her Influence, Effect, and Power"
Orchard Lake Schools
Orchard Lake, Michigan
Presenters: Johnnette Benkovic, Dr. Monica Miller
SCHEDULE (subject to minor changes):
THURSDAY, JULY 16
8:00 AM Opening Mass, Fr. Philip Scott, FJ
9:00 AM Breakfast and Welcome
10:00 AM Sessions
12:30 PM LUNCH
1:30 PM Sessions
5:30 PM DINNER
6:30 PM Closing Session
8:00 PM Social
9:30 PM DEPART
FRIDAY, JULY 17
7:00 AM Optional Travelers Mass, Fr. Philip Scott, FJ
8:00 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM Sessions
11:45 AM LUNCH
12:30 PM Closing Session
2:00 PM DEPART
ACCOMMODATIONS:
On-site accommodations are Dormitory Suites:
Double occupancy rooms with two single beds and private sinks. A full bathroom is shared between two rooms.
While we hope that you all will stay on-site with us for the Retreat, we understand that you may have special needs or simply prefer a hotel. A couple local options are listed below. We have been informed that it is a 'sell out' weekend in the area, so book early if this is your preference.
Residence Inn Detroit Pontiac/Auburn Hills
3333 Centerpoint Pkwy, Pontiac, MI 48341
248-858-8664
Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint
3600 Centerpoint Pkwy, Pontiac, MI 48341
248-253-9800
(Special Rate at the Marriott when you mention "Women of Grace Retreat" until room block max is reached.)
MEALS:
Meals will be provided throughout the weekend on-campus in the Dining Hall by AVI FOODSYSTEMS, Inc., a renowned, family-owned food service company and the official provider for St. Mary's Banquet Facility at Orchard Lake Schools.
AIRPORT:
For those who will need to book air travel, the closest airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) about 35 miles from event site.
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Event Speakers
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Johnnette Benkovic Williams
Johnnette Benkovic Williams is Founder and President of Women of Grace®, a Catholic apostolate for women featuring a number of outreaches including conferences, media, study groups and more.
After years of being a non-practicing Catholic, Johnnette experienced a deep conversion back to her Catholic faith in 1981. Her conversion sparked a new vocation: sharing the Gospel message through the utilization of media. She has been an inspiring and consistent presence on EWTN Catholic radio and EWTN Catholic television for over 30 years. -
Dr. Monica Miller
Monica Miller, Ph.D., is a nationally known pro-life leader, having been involved in the pro-life movement since 1976. She is the founder of Citizens for a Pro-life Society and author of several articles published on theological subjects and life-issues. Her work has appeared in This Rock, The National Catholic Register, Homiletic and Pastoral Review, The New Oxford Review, Fidelity Magazine, and Crisis Magazine. She is the author of Sexuality and Authority in the Catholic Church (Univeristy of Scranton Press), The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church (Crisis Books), and The Theology of the Passion of the Christ (Alba House). Dr. Miller has made several appearances on the Eternal Word Television Network and is the host for Michigan Catholic Radio's "The Christ and Culture Forum." Dr. Miller is married to Edmund Miller and they have three children: Bernadette, Joseph and Patrick.
