Endow, which is based in Denver, traces back to 2003, and Marilyn Coors, Betsy Considine and Terry Polakovic, Endow’s founders. Marilyn, intrigued by Pope John Paul’s writings on women, was joined by Betsy and Terry in creating this Catholic educational program that brings women together to discover their God-given dignity and how their unique gifts can transform society.
The mission of Endow is “to educate women toward a deeper, more profound understanding of their God-given dignity and vocation as women.” The organization utilizes small study groups, conferences and retreats to cultivate faith, fellowship and formation of women.
SMALL GROUPS
Key to developing the guides for the small study groups was Sister Prudence Allen, R.S.M., a professor at Denver’s St. John Vianney Seminary, who had all the necessary background for the task. Other experts who contributed include Mary Ann Glendon, a former ambassador to the Holy See and current professor at Harvard University; and Helen Alvaré, a former official with the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, now an associate law professor at George Mason University.
Click here to check for any local groups. The last I checked the only New Jersey groups are in Madison, Rockaway, West Orange and Voorhees. Invite your friends to form a group or contact the Parish Center if you would like to form or join a group. Meetings can be in your home, at a coffee shop or restaurant or here at the parish center.
And let us thank Fr. Tim for suggesting that I let you know about this wonderful opportunity.
Sister Loretta
