The 10th anniversary Kateri Tekakwitha Peace Conference, Nurturing Peace will be held on Friday evening, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 2008. Please join us in this Interfaith conference, featuring Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, Father Roy Bourgeios,M.M. and Colonel (ret.) Ann Wright at the National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine in Fonda, NY. All are welcome!

Nurturing Peace - The 10 Anniversary Kateri Tekakwitha Peace Conference

Nurturing Peace - The 10th Anniversary Kateri Tekawitha Peace Conference

Featured Speakers: Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, Father Roy Bourgeios,M.M. and Colonel (ret.) Ann Wright

About Our Speakers: Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, Father Roy Bourgeios, and Colonel (Ret) Ann Wright

2008 Conference Schedule

Friday, August 15, 2008 6:00 - 7: PM Music by Terri Roben 7:15 - 8:45 PM Nurturing Peace -Panel Discussion - Q&A Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, Fr. Roy Bourgeois, Col. (ret) Ann Wright and John Amidon

Workshops & Presenters

Workshops - Saturday, August 16th, 2008 Morning Session 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Tickets, Prices and Questions

Friday Evening, August 15th, 2008
Free Will Offering
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Students and Seniors $10.00
Adults - $15.00 through $40.00
High School students free

Directions to The National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine

Directions: Take the NYS Thruway to exit 28, Fonda/Fultonville. Turn left after exiting, then right over the bridge.
Turn left on Route 5. Proceed approximately 1 ½ miles (through Fonda) to the National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine
on the right.

Franciscan Friars of Fonda

We wish to express our deep appreciation to the National Kateri
Tekakwitha Shrine and the Franciscan Friars of Fonda for hosting
the 9th Annual Kateri Tekakwitha Peace Conference!

Places To Stay

If you wish to stay in Fonda, Friday night there are a variety of options. You are welcome
to camp at the Kateri Shrine, free of charge. There is dormintory style housing in the Long House
and some beds available in the Retreat House, although it is unlikely you will have a private
room. Call John @ 518.312.6442 or Maureen @ 518.869.6674 if you are in need of a space.

The closest motel to the Kateri Shrine is the Riverside Motel in Fultonville, NY about 3 miles away.
Their number is 518.853.3314. Call for reservations and current prices.

Supporting Organizations and People

Under Construction- We wish to both acknowledge and thank our supporters who help make the Kateri Tekakwitha Peace Conference possible each year. We wish to thank all those who have chosen to remain unacknowledged also.

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