In our inaugural year, the CWF Conference gathered together 900 women from all over Pittsburgh (and beyond).

We heard amazing talks from Helen Alvare, Fr. Dave Pivonka TOR, Fr. Joe Freedy, Mimika Garesche and Megan Mastroianni, who reflected on how we can be BRAVE as we fight the battles life presents to us.

We prayed, we celebrated Holy Mass, we worshipped the Lord in Adoration -- all in a profound spirit of unity. It was a truly inspiring day for the Church Alive! in Pittsburgh, culminating in a surprise visit from our Shepherd, Bishop David Zubik!   

Reflect back on the day below, and please pray for the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire Catholic Women's Fellowship Pittsburgh. 

2017 BRAVE Photo Gallery

2017 Schedule 

Saturday November 18, 2017 
7:45 AM         ​Registration opens/Refreshments
8:00 AM         Praise and Worship
8:30 AM         Morning Session - Helen Alvaré 
10:00 AM       Holy Mass
11:15 AM       Lunch 1/Breakout Session 1 - Mimika Garesche
12:15 PM       Lunch 2/Breakout Session 2 - Fr. Joe Freedy, Confessions begin 
1:15 PM         Lunch 3/ Breakout Session 3 - Megan Mastroianni
2:00 PM         Afternoon Session - Fr. Dave Pivonka
                       Adoration, Praise and Worship, Prayer Teams
4:30 PM         Closing Remarks 
5:00 PM         Conference ends

2017 Promo Video - Kate Kelly, Emcee

2017 Speakers 

For speaker bios and more information, click here.

2017 Vendors 

Boho Handmaids
Catholic Books Direct
My Daily Bread Gift Shop
Sisters of St. Joseph
Steubenville Conferences
Western PA FertilityCare Solutions
Cards by Anne
Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR - Author
EWTN Media Mission
Pittsburgh Religious Vocations Council
Gospa Missions
Lady of Jacopa
Sacred Art + Wellness

2017 Sponsors

We are incredibly grateful to all who have supported us in the genesis of this new ministry. 
Special thanks to:
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh
Heeter Printing 
​Catholic Men's Fellowship Pittsburgh 
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