Theme: Women of the Resurrection
Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 8 am–3:30 pm • HNOJ
$60 ($45 if registered before Feb. 28)
Registration is now open for the HNOJ Women’s Retreat! This year, we will explore Women of the Resurrection, walking with the women in the Gospel accounts to discover how we can live as people of the Resurrection in our own daily lives.
The day will feature:
- Two talks by Catholic author Laura Kelly Fanucci
- Music and prayer led by Caroline Metzinger
- Time for reflection, sharing, journaling, and community
- Mass, Adoration, and Confession
We joyfully welcome women ages 18 and older to join us for this special day.
Women of the Resurrection Flyer
About our Featured Guests:
Laura Kelly Fanucci is an author, a speaker, and the founder of Mothering Spirit, where she first started writing about parenting and spirituality in 2010. She has authored seven books, including Everyday Sacrament: The Messy Grace of Parenting and Grieving Together: A Couple’s Journey through Miscarriage. Her latest book, Living Easter: 50 Days to Practice Resurrection, is now available from Ave Maria Press.
Laura’s work has been featured on the Hallow and Ritual apps and on popular programs such as NPR’s Morning Edition, On Being, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. She writes for numerous outlets including OSV News, The Catholic Spirit, Give Us This Day, and her own Substack publications (The Holy Labor and The Compassion Brigade). She and her husband live in St. Michael, Minnesota with their five sons.
Caroline Metzinger studied music at Queensland University of Technology, where she majored in classical voice and minored in jazz voice. She joined the faculty of Chesterton Academy in 2018 and currently serves as the Dean of Student Life, Assistant Choir Director, Assistant Drama Teacher, and Safe Environment Coordinator.
What Women Said About Last Year’s Retreat
- “The smallest detail was considered and put into action. Great talks, witnesses, time for sharing and journaling — and of course the sacraments. An incredible day of beauty!”
- “Seeing the wide range of women coming together to grow in their faith was heartwarming and inspirational.”
- “It was a perfect day!”
We hope you’ll join us for this uplifting and beautiful retreat!