Submission for the Affiliate Happenings page can include a maximum of one photograph (not required) and a paragraph not to exceed 100 words. Please email to the NCCW office at nccw01@nccw.org. All submissions are subject to approval.
Note: This is not an area to submit an announcement of an upcoming program, rather, it is an area for affiliates to show the fabulous things our women have already done around the country.
Our Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Fatima in Alcoa, TN, distributed their calendar of events brochure for 2025-2026 and Boxes of Joy. 142 boxes were passed out so far to be filled with items to give joy to a child in need. Our goal is 150, what’s your goal this year?
St. Ignatius CCW (Annandale, MN)
The St. Ignatius CCW group was participating in Archbishop Bernard Hebda’s Archdiocesan Passport Adventure Pilgrimage that day. There is so much to offer one another in our parishes. It was a wonderful experience to pray together and learn from each other. Just thought you would like to know about something good happening that day. The devil trys to bring on darkness and gloom. We, as God’s people, must always search for the light and the good and pray for God’s help in all things.
St. Augustine DCCW (Middleburg, FL)
Diocesan Women Cultivate Space for Prayer at Marywood Retreat & Conference Center Events. What’s one prayer or intention you would bring to Our Lady in this sacred space? Join us in lifting hearts to Mary. According to DCCW President Pattie Halle, the group has installed a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, added solar lighting, and begun planning the landscaping that will surround the sacred space. Once complete, the garden will serve as a serene haven for the retired priests living at Casa San Pedro residence, retreatants, visitors and all who seek a quiet moment with Our Lady in prayer. “We hope the garden will be a place where hearts are lifted and spirits are renewed through Mary’s gentle presence,” Halle said. The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) is sowing seeds of faith and beauty at Marywood Retreat & Conference Center with the creation of a Marian prayer garden. The project, inspired by a desire to provide a peaceful space for reflection and devotion, is already taking shape.
Province of Milwaukee CCW (Medford, WI)
Look at all those smiles as the Province of Milwaukee Council of Catholic Women celebrates their last formal meeting on July 8, 2025! Pictured are most of the Board members of the Province of Milwaukee CCW. It was a wonderful day of learning, sharing, and celebrating the joy of each other! Attending was the Spiritual Advisors from the Dioceses of Madison and La Crosse. All five dioceses comprising the Province of Milwaukee were represented as Council sisters gathered from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Dioceses of Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, and Superior.
Greater Meriden CCW (Meriden, CT)
The Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women recently hosted their 3rd Annual Bake Sale in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus’ Fried Dough and Fireworks, on July 2, 2025. This event is held yearly at Holy Angels Campus of Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in Meriden, and our members are proud to work with the Knights in making this a successful and fun event (not to mention delicious!) for our community.
Our Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
In January 2025, Our Lady of Fatima Council of Catholic Women promoted an additional day of Eucharistic Adoration in their chapel on campus. CCW members volunteered to sign up and commit to a one hour time period on a Tuesday following the noon mass until 6pm. Since this was opened to the community, it has grown to several people spending time with Jesus. Thanks to Vicki Johnson, who orchestrated, promoted and implemented this much needed time with our Lord!
Greater Meriden CCW (Meriden, CT)
The Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women recently held their end of the year Potluck Dinner at the Rosary Hall of St Joseph Church, Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in Meriden, CT. We announced our officers for the coming year and then enjoyed a presentation by Maribeth Stewart Bogoslawski, who is an NGO Representative to the United Nations, and on the Board of WUCWO (World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations.) Maribeth told us of her many visits with Pope Francis and also her recent visit with Pope Leo. She makes frequent trips to Rome and we were all in awe as she spoke. Pictured are L-R, Dr Loretta Tomasiello, Province Director and Secretary-elect of GMCCW, Geri Kogut President-elect, Maribeth Stewart-Bogoslawski, past President of GMCCW and Pat Stasiewski, Immediate Past President of GMCCW.
St. Paul ACCW (St. Paul, MN)
On May 2, 2025, seven young women from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis were awarded the Golden Rose Award at our 92nd Convention. We had a total of 22 nominations(gems) that were sent in to us which were all worthy of their leadership, spirituality, and service to their parish and the archdiocese. A golden rosary and plaque were given to them. The winners are pictured with Archbishop Bernard Hebda.
Our Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
Our Lady of Fatima Council of Catholic Women, Alcoa, TN honored their fathers and priests by making a donation to The Catholic Foudation of East TN to support the education and formation of our seminarians and future priests. In addition the OLOF CCW women will be praying for the priests and fathers of our parish.