johntitus.jpgThe Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) will hold its annual Lenten retreat on Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6 at Villa Maria-Catholic Life Center in Springfield. All women of the diocese are invited.

The "Seven Daily Habits of Holy Apostolic People" is the retreat theme, which will be presented by Father John Titus. The primary focus of this topic is prayer and spirituality.

Father Titus, who was ordained May 20, 1989 and has served in many parishes in the Springfield diocese, has presented retreats and is often called upon to be a keynote guest speaker.

The schedule will include conferences, quiet time and reflection, eucharistic celebration, the sacrament of reconciliation, and time to share fellowship with other Catholic women from the diocese.

Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 22. Registration forms are available from parish and deanery presidents, DCCW board members and can be clipped out of the January/February winter edition of the DCCW Women in Focus newsletter.

The retreat registration and refreshments begin on March 5 from 9-9:45 a.m. Conferences will begin at 10 a.m. and the retreat will conclude with lunch on March 6. Cost is $65 for overnight and $55 for commuters.

Checks should be made out to DCCW and mailed with completed registration form to Betsy Hemann, DCCW treasurer, 9042 Niehaus Road, New Douglas, IL 62074.