Name: 2026 Black Catholic Women's Conference
Start: 2026-08-08T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-08T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Rooted in the Peace of Christ: Persevering Through the World's Chaos
About this Event

Inspired by Matthew 14:28-33: Just as his disciple walked on the waves, you are called to step forward in faith. Even when the sea is restless, you can remain Rooted in the Peace of Christ. Attend the 2026 Black Catholic Women’s Conference to reconnect with His presence and find the steady strength you need to lead where the Spirit calls.

Rooted in the African American experience, the Black Catholic Women’s Conference gathers all women to grow in the love of God the Father, the grace of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit. By nurturing discipleship, education, prayer, and fellowship, we prepare women to lead with purpose in their families, their communities, and the Church.

Workshops: Scripture, Peace, Spiritual and Wellness. Workshop presenters to be announced soon. Know that the workshops will be amazing and uplifting!

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY

8:00 am Registration / light breakfast / Reconciliation
9:00 am Morning Praise
9:45 am Keynote Presentation
10:45 am Break / Vendors
11:00 am Holy Mass
12:30 pm Lunch / Vendors / Woman of Faith Ceremony
1:30 pm Youth Track
1:45 pm Workshop Session A
2:45 pm Workshop Session B
3:45 pm Closing Prayer
4:00 pm Dismissal

WORKSHOP KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Charlene A. W. Howard, MA, is the Executive Director of Pax Christi USA, Washington, DC, the leading national Catholic movement for nonviolence and social justice. A graduate of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies and a Master Catechist, she brings over 30 years of expertise in education, ministry, and spiritual formation. Alongside her husband, Evangelist Michael Howard, she leads retreats and revivals focused on justice and community building. Above all, Charlene is a devoted mother and grandmother committed to the truth that every person is created in God’s image and held in His love.

Mass Celebrant: Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger

TICKETS:

Early Bird Registration Available May 1- June 30, 2026

$40 per adult (19 years+)
$20 per youth (12-18 years of age)

Regular Registration Available July 1 - August 7, 2026

$50 per adult (19 years+)
$25 per youth (12-18 years of age)

Ticket sales end on Eventbrite – Thursday, August 7, 2026

Walk-ins at the door after this date

WORKSHOPS: TBD

We will try our best to accommodate you.

To pay by check or money order, please complete the registration form and mail the check or money order to: Archdiocese of Detroit, Cultural Ministries C-2, 12 State Street, Detroit, MI 48226. Checks and money orders must be postmarked on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Make check payable to: "Archdiocese of Detroit".

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