Jeanne Ferrini, mother, will share a flashback story of birth, love, joy and suffering. Embrace Jeanne’s journey as a mother and her mindfulness through it all, to turn to God for peace and consolation. Hear this mother of five and grandmother of 16 share her inside tips on being a mother.

Tom Gawne, a retired special education teacher, will share an ongoing story of one young man who became a pivoting point for Tom’s own faith life. Hear Tom describe this success story and what Tom learned about the complete goodness of God. Hear Tom unravel his own life’s mystery in this inspiring faith story about a student who became a social worker.

Lorelei Bobroff, Principal of a Catholic Grade School, will tell us her faith story from stay at home mom to Principal at St. Paul of the Cross grade school. Hear the serendipitous turn of events that permitted her to become a teacher later in life. As she faced her own family end of life issues while teaching hear the nurturing and understanding that she received from a Catholic culture while working in a Catholic school. Hear how she turned her experiences into deeper empathy for teachers and parents as a school administrator. Hear tips any parent, and any executive, might want to know about dealing with situations where you must agree to disagree.

Marion Friel, Funeral Director, tells the story of a mother-to-be, making funeral arrangements for her own mother, when an unexpected event occurred. Because of Marion’s closeness to the mother-to-be, Marion was invited into her life. Hear why Marion felt a sense of humility while sharing an intimate moment. Hear tips every person facing death of a loved one should know.

Kathleen Jacobs, a first grade teacher at our school, will share her insights on how a child gets grounding for life. Take advantage of her grief counseling training to learn how to deal with death with children.

Kathleen Jacobs, a first grade teacher at our school, will share her insights on how a child gets grounding for life. Hear inspirational Catholic education faith stories of little children. Hear the effects that 22 years of 6 and 7 year olds have had on her life. Take advantage of her grief counseling training to learn how to deal with death with children.