Southern Nebraska Register
The Lincoln Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (LDCCW) will host its annual winter symposium Jan. 15-16, 2027, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly.
Women from across the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln participate in the winter symposium each year. Unlike a traditional meeting, the symposium focuses on a single theme, while offering a variety of speakers, opportunities for spiritual growth, and engaging activities for participants.
“This opportunity gives women a chance to be in a safe environment among other Catholic women, sharing the peace and tranquility of being with Jesus,” said LDCCW Leadership Chair Carlece Kenner.
The LDCCW is a lay organization supported by the Bishop of Lincoln. Members strive to live the gospel mandate to serve Christ by serving others, especially the poor, sick and marginalized. The group’s focus is the sanctification of its members, and it is exercised at the diocesan level, regionally through deaneries (DCCWs), and at the local level through Parish Councils of Catholic Women (PCCWs). The symposium welcomes all women, whether or not they are already members of one of the organizations.
The symposium begins Friday evening with registration and check-in at the retreat house. The featured speaker for the evening will be Kylie Hein, Catholic mindset coach and host of the “Persistence in Prayer” podcast.
Participants will also have the opportunity Friday to spend time in Eucharistic adoration, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and enjoy fellowship with faith-filled women from across the diocese.
Guests are invited to stay overnight in one of the retreat house’s 50 guest rooms – each with a private bath – and continue the journey of faith on Saturday with a lineup of presentations.
The day will begin with Katie Sciba of Omaha, an 11-time Catholic Press Award-winning columnist known for her humor, honesty, and reflections on holy simplicity, intimacy with Jesus, and the domestic church.
Next, a member of the Marian Sisters will share her faith journey and discuss the charisms the community brings to the diocese.
Before breaking for Mass and lunch, Levi Baus will present on the Prison and Reentry Apostolate and its connection to strengthening the domestic church.
After lunch, attendees are invited to remain for the LDCCW’s winter full board meeting. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend.
For more information or to register, visit www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ldccw-winter-symposium or contact Val Able at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
