7303 N 112th St, Waverly, NE, USA
January 30 - 31, 2026
About this Retreat
The Lincoln Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (LDCCW) is a lay organization, which performs the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy in the service of God and His Church, working under the direction of the Bishop of Lincoln. The LDCCW consists of more than 22,000 women who undertake to fulfill the Gospel mandate by becoming involved in their parishes and towns in humanitarian, religious, pastoral and educational endeavors. The work of the LDCCW directly effects not only the local parish and each family, but also impacts the state and national legislative scene as well as the needs of the missions and the poor around the world. The vision and scope of the LDCCW is at one and the same time local and global.
All females over age 18 in your church are considered a member of your Parish Council of Catholic Women. We encourage to become an active member of the LDCCW, on either your PCCW or Deanery level. Please reach out to your PCCW (Altar Society) president. They can provide information about the locations and times of the next Parish Council of Catholic Women, Deanery, or LDCCW meetings.
Mission Statement: Performing the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy in the service of God and His Church.
Details of this retreat
LDCCW Winter Symposium
Jan. 30-31, 2026
with the Lincoln Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
The 2-day symposium starts Friday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. It concludes Saturday Jan. 31 at about 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins Friday at 4:30 p.m. with an option 5:00 p.m. fellowship meal (bring your own food). The evening begins with a 6 p.m. talk, followed by a time of prayer, adoration, and worship before the Holy Eucharist. The evening will conclude with a time to gather in friendship and refreshments.
The remainder of the conference retreat on Saturday 9:15 a.m. to 3:30pm will feature devotions and speakers, including Mass and lunch. Women of all ages can come either Friday, Saturday or both.
It is called a symposium because it contains opportunities for connection and discussion, not just a conference where one merely attends, or a retreat simply for prayer. Therefore, this is not silent like the regular retreats held at the Retreat House. It’s an opportunity for women to share a friendship in Christ with each other, by sharing their talents, ideas and zeal to serve the Lord in their parishes.
The LDCCW, under the direction of the diocesan bishop, provides for the spiritual and physical needs of others through prayer and action. The Council was founded in 1932 by Bishop Louis B. Kucera in an effort to unite all Catholic women in the diocese.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House offers a sanctuary of prayer and recollection on a spacious acreage near Waverly. There are 50 single rooms, each with a private bath.
We want our retreats to be accessible to everyone, please consider an additional donation, or contact the Retreat House to inquire about financial assistance or if your parish pays part of the cost. If the retreat you’re interested in is full, contact us to be put on a waiting list. A few double rooms are available upon request. Airport transportation to/from LNK or OMA is also available upon request.
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