The diocese will sponsor separate Year of Faith conferences for men and women in March.

Men of Faith will be conducted at Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center, Douglaston, on Saturday, March 2, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The keynote speaker will be Mark Houck. Workshops will be conducted by Dr. Philip Mango and Dr. John Bergsma.

Women of Faith will be conducted at Immaculate Conception Pastoral Center on Saturday, March 9, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Joann Heaney-Hunter from St. John’s University, Jamaica. Workshops will be offered with Maria-Christina Beyra, Maricela Quintana and Dr. Marilyn Martone. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will be the main celebrant of Mass on each occasion.

Pre-registration is required. There is a $20 fee for each conference.