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.
Milwaukee ACCW (Milwaukee, WI)
Past NCCW President Jean Kelly (L) and MACCW President Diane Oakland (R) were honored to attend the Vigil on the Eve of the installation and the Installation of their new Archbishop, The Most Reverend Jeffrey Scott Grob. The installation was held on January 14, 2025. They are shown with their Spiritual Advisor Fr. Brad Krawczyk at the reception following the installation. Fr. Brad was one of the Master of Ceremonies and is the Director of Worship and Liturgical Formation for the Seminary.
Milwaukee ACCW (Milwaukee, WI)
The Milwaukee Archdiocesan CCW held several “Advent-by-Candlelight” evenings at various parishes around the archdiocese. These events were a wonderful way to help prepare hearts and minds for Advent.
Our Lady of Fatima (Alcoa, TN)
On January 13, 2025, The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Fatima in Alcoa, TN held their General Meeting. In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, their guest speaker was Hayley Griffith from CCAHT, Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking in East TN. Her presentaion educated us on what is human trafficking and who are the typical victims. Attending CCW members brought food items for Hayley to take to CCAHT’s Transitional Housing for trafficked victims.
Milwaukee ACCW (Milwaukee, WI)
The Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (MACCW) sponsored an information and recruiting booth on November 16, at the 16th Annual Women of Christ Conference. More than 1,900 women from the Milwaukee area attended the event, gathering for a day of prayer, speakers, and spiritual growth opportunities. The conference culminated with a Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Jerome Listecki. Pictured here is Peggy Hamill, MACCW Pro-Life Liaison, greeting visitors to the MACCW booth and Barb Dickmann, the winner of our 2023 Raffle Basket, returning to the booth this year.
Torrington CCW (Torrington, CT)
The Torrington Council of Catholic Women of the Hartford Province had a Mass in December for their deceased members. The Mass was followed by a potluck luncheon. Geri Kogut, the Hartford Archdiocese CCW President & NCCW Service Commission Chair, spoke to the members. The TCCW also collected toys and donated them to the local office of Catholic Charities.”
Sacred Heart of Jesus CCW (Mondovi, WI)
In celebration of the beginning of Advent and the Feast of St. Nicholas, the Sacred Heart CCW hosted a Parish Fellowship. Following Mass, the Council provided lunch to over 100 parishioners, children’s St. Nicholas and Advent themed craft activities, as well as a showing of the animated Nativity movie, The Star. The children were also surprised with a visit by St. Nicholas who distributed treat bags.
Superior DCCW (Holcombe, WI)
Lucille Brandner, Evelyn Lompa, and Jane Schiszik gathered recently to celebrate Evelyn Lompa’s 90th birthday! These ladies have a connection with one another through the Council of Catholic Women. Collectively they have been active with CCW for a total of 127 years having all served in their local parishes as well as at the Deanery, Diocesan and the Province level. Evelyn’s leadership with the Council of Catholic Women is what brought them together and they are still active in Council today. It is the women we meet and the relationships that are made that make the Council of Catholic Women so worthwhile!
Sacred Heart CCW (Stetsonville, WI)
At the December meeting of the Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, President Kris Brandner decided to change things up a bit. Ladies from the 4-Parish Community were invited for a lasagna potluck before the meeting. For a touch of some holiday fun after the business meeting, Amber Epperly, baker extraordinaire, provided an instructional program on cookie decorating. Each person received a box of 5 cut-out sugar cookies and 4 tubes of frosting. Amber’s decorating instructions and techniques produced some beautiful and tasty results!
Green Bay DCCW (Green Bay, WI)
GREEN BAY DIOCESAN COUNCIL CELBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY November 17th, 2024, marked the 100th Anniversary of the formation of the Green Bay Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. The Most Rev. Bishop Ricken celebrated Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, the same cathedral where 228 delegates assembled for Mass and an organizational meeting, Nov. 17, 1924! Bishop Ricken provided highlights of the GBDCCW’s accomplishments over the past 100 years. Also included for the first time was the Golden Rose Program honoring 5 young ladies for their exemplary leadership to their church and community. Attending the celebration: Past Province Directors: Rosalyn Bourgeois, Carol Brennan, Paula Freimuth, Current P.D. Jane Schiszik and P.D.- elect Diane Oakland.