CHARLOTTE — Participants of the inaugural Family Life Conference described the day of talks and fellowship focused on marriage, family and pro-life work as “multifaceted” and “spiritually invigorating.”
The event, held at St. Gabriel Parish Family Life Center in Charlotte on Sept. 10, drew more than 70 people. It was hosted by the Diocese of Charlotte’s new Office of Family Life.
“I am grateful to the speakers and attendees who made our inaugural Family Life Conference such a success,” said Father Peter Ascik, director of the Office of Family Life.
“The talks, panels and discussions helped bring to light the profound connections between marriage, family, and pro-life issues. We are grateful to St. Gabriel’s for their hospitality and to Monsignor Patrick Winslow for beginning our day with Mass and a homily. We look forward to making this conference a yearly event.”
Speakers included: Chelsy Gomez, program assistant with the U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities; John Grabowski, Ph.D., The Catholic University of America; and Father Peter Ascik.
Panel discussions were led by representatives of Retrouvaille International, Domestic Church, and other marriage ministries, Dr. Bill Pincus (N.C. Right to Life) and Sebastian King (N.C. Values Coalition).
For more information about the Office of Family Life, please visit: www.charlottediocese.org/office-of-family-life/.
— Catholic News Herald. Photos by Quinn Ostendarp
The Diocese of Charlotte’s Office of Family Life is funded by the annual Diocesan Support Appeal.
Learn more about the DSA and how to donate online at www.charlottediocese.org/dsa.
