Commissions

The mission of NCCW is carried out through the work of three commissions, each under the direction of a national commission chair and is often mirrored at archdiocesan/diocesan, regional, and local parish levels.

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Spirituality

Commission

The Spirituality Commission reinforces faith and supports service to the Church and to the world through discipleship and spiritual growth; and encourages legislative advocacy at the local, state, and national levels, guided by Catholic social teaching.

Chair: Deb Keller

Bernadette Patrick, Candace McGrath, Mary Ann Ruether, Carol Monaco, Rozena McVey, Margaret Fennimore, Melanie Rotondi, Kathleen O'Hern, Mary Glosson, Heather Johnson(PD), Amelia Sweeney (PD), Angie Milatzo (PD), Carol Shukle (PD), Patricia Ferguson (PD), Deb Bader (PD)

Leadership

Commission

The Leadership Commission provides organization development, opportunities for training, as well as public relations resources, and publications to strengthen leadership. The 2023-25 focus is on membership.

Chair: Laurie Ulseth

Rosi Schuhmacher Reeves, Rebecca “Becky” Harper, Alma Meyer, Donna Curry, Kathy Zweber, Alycia Laureti (PD), Jane Schiszik (PD), Connie Sampers (PD), Brenda Dolan (PD), Megan Hamberger (PD)

Service

Commission

The Service Commission engages the members of NCCW, and all people, in working to address the needs and concerns of their individual communities; and supports and enhances family life within the Church and society.

Chair: Geri Kogut

Joan Billingham (PD), Karen Booth, Rhonda Collman, Barbara Vezino (PD), Melissa Young-Spillers (PD), Ann Minnicus (PD), Rozena McVey, Kathleen Wilmes, Mickey Nickleson