The Sisters of Notre Dame will host the Fourth Annual SHINE Women’s Summit on Thursday, November 6 at The Premier, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. This event will bring women of all faiths, ages and backgrounds together and encourage them to Support, Honor, Inspire, Nurture and Empower each other.
This year’s theme, The Power of Creativity, will focus on the contributions women have made to the Arts. Chrys Peterson will host a Keynote Conversation with actress, director, writer and producer, Katie Holmes.
Besides the Keynote Conversation, the Summit will feature a panel discussion with Sister Melannie Svoboda, SND, Eboné Waweru and Natalie Gray.
The 2025 Women Who SHINE will be recognized and include, Robin Ballmer, Brenda Singletary, Tisha Mays, Regina Jankowski and Karen Medina.
“Empowering women has been a common thread in our ministries since the Sisters of Notre Dame was founded in 1850,” said Sister Mary Carol Gregory, SND Mission Advancement Advisor. “As a congregation, SND has always responded to the needs of the times. Positive encouragement of, and among, women is certainly a need right now.”
Doors open at 4:00 p.m. for an optional welcome reception that will showcase nonprofit organizations and art by local artists and students. The program and dinner begin at 6:00 p.m.
Proceeds raised through from SHINE Women’s Summit will help fund the work of the SHINE Coalition and other ministries supported by Sisters of Notre Dame.
Tickets for this limited seating event will go on sale to the public through Eventbrite on August 1, 2025.
To get involved, please email [email protected].
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