2025 Speakers
Welcome to the Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference!
In this Holy Jubilee Year—Pilgrims of Hope—we gather as women of faith, journeying together with hearts open to the transforming love of Christ. This year’s conference theme, "Faith, Love, and Hope: The Path to Christ," calls us to deepen our relationship with the Lord and one another through prayer, fellowship, and powerful witness.
We are honored to present a lineup of inspiring Catholic speakers who will lead us into a deeper encounter with God’s hope and healing.
We’ll soon be sharing more details about the unique and inspiring messages they will offer during their talks—stay tuned!
OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER-
Sr. Mary Michael Fox, OP
Has been a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville) for over 35 years. During that time, she has been blessed to teach all ages from 3 to 93. She received a Master of Arts degree in Education from Northwestern State University and a Master of Arts degree in Theology with a Specialization in Catechetics from Franciscan University. Sister conducted research in the field of catechetics at the Maryvale Institute of Birmingham, England and holds a PhD through Liverpool-Hope University in Liverpool, England. She has published articles in the Sower, The Catechetical Review, and Catechist Magazine. Sister Mary Michael serves as a catechetical consultant and is a popular speaker at evangelization and catechetical conferences. Her book, Following God’s Pedagogy: Principles for Children’s Catechesis explores the genius of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd approach drawing particular attention to how it responds to the Church’s call for an evangelizing education in the Faith (DC, 179).
BREAKOUT SPEAKERS:
Sr. Mary Michael Fox, OP (see bio above)
Dr. John-Mark Miravalle
Dr. John-Mark Miravalle received his doctorate in theology from the Regina Apostolorum in Rome. He is currently Professor of Systematic and Moral Theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD, as well as coordinator of the Philosophy Program. He is the author of six books and has publicly debated noted atheists on the topics of God’s Existence, Same-Sex Marriage, and Theistic Morality. He and his wife Jessica have seven children.
Amy Schisler
An award-winning novelist, children’s book author, and spiritual writer, Amy is also a speaker, retreat leader, and pilgrimage coordinator / leader. Amy has published numerous novels, picture books, devotionals, and a Bible study. She spent twenty years leading women's Bible studies before a pilgrimage to the Holy Land changed her life forever and led her to the ministry she runs today. Her mission and passion is helping people deepen their understanding of the faith and form an intimate relationship with Christ.
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Breakout Session en Espanol: