NCCW AFFILIATE HAPPENINGS

Holy Ghost and Immaculate Conception parishes located in Dickeyville and Kieler, Wisconsin, held a baby shower for the Parenting Support Boutique of Clarity Clinic in Platteville, WI.  The clinic offers support for unplanned pregnancy (ultrasounds), classes in parenting for parents/families and a Boutique with items to help them.   It was very successful! Dickeyville and Kieler WI are located in the Madison WI Diocese part of the  Milwaukee Province. Pictured left to right: Sally Loeffelholz from Holy Ghost – Dickeyville CCW and Maureen Pickel from Immaculate Conception CCW in Kieler WI.    

St. Mary Immaculate CCW’s April Meeting activity was “CREATIVITY GALORE!” A Craft and Hobby Exhibit by our talented women. We had women that knitted or crocheted blankets. Some ladies displayed their quilted blankets. We had Diamond Dot pictures, tapestry, art, and handmade cards. One of the ladies is a reader and created a unique way of displaying books she read. Our beekeeping member brought in a picture of her prepared to work with her bees which was included in a nice display. This activity brought a lot of discussion and a new vision of the talent that is in our group!

Stark Deanery Council of Catholic Women hosted our Inaugural Seminarians’ Mothers Tea on April 12, 2025, in the Gathering Room at Christ the Servant Parish, in Canton, Ohio.  We enjoyed beautiful weather as our four mothers and two grandmothers shared stories of faith, family, and love.  Father Tom Cebula, the Stark Deanery Spiritual Advisor, celebrated Mass, and wonderful music was provided by P.J. Chavez. Along with other stories and antidotes on the day, one of the mothers who once had children in P.J.’s choir, reminded him that he influences people as he lives his life of faith. One of those students is now a Temporary Deacon, soon to profess vows.  Pictured here are Father Tom Cebula, Mother Seagraves, Mother Bodenschatz, Mother Huzyak, Mrs. Lorenz, Mrs. Malich, Ms. Bell.

Every Wednesday during Lent, at noon, in St. Faustina’s St. Stanislaus Chapel in Meriden CT, the Stations of the Cross were sponsored by the Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women.  We began on March 12, and concluded April 16th.  We had parishioners from all 3 Meriden parishes, with many hoping we could do this again next year.   Many thanks to the members of GMCCW who made this possible and to Fr Ziemnicki for the use of the chapel. Also, thanks to the office staff in the 3 parishes for putting notices in the bulletins so that everyone had an opportunity to see it.

On March 21, 2025, the ladies of OLOF CCW provided homemade soups and bread for over 60 people, following a musical prelude and The  Stations of the Cross.  Parishioners gathered together for fellowship and prayer. Even Deacon Leon helped wash dishes afterwards!

The Savannah Deanery CCW spring luncheon was held on Saturday, March 15, at the Effingham College & Career Academy located approximately 30 miles north of Savannah.  The 2025-2026 Savannah Deanery CCW Officer Installation was held at this event.   Denise Burdick from St. Boniface Catholic Church  spoke about the church’s community outreach program and Melissa Smith spoke about the Pregnancy Care Center in Rincon.   Lynda Rozell (author, poet and former attorney ) spoke about her spiritual journey as a full time camper.  She is the author of  “Journeys with a Tin Can Pilgrim” and In “Plain Sight Hidden” – a collection of poems.  The spirit of joy and peace in Lynda’s poems may inspire readers to find the same in their own lives. Attached is a picture of Lynda speaking about her spiritual journey.

Several times a year, the Women’s Guild of Saint Paul the Apostle joyfully prepares and serves homemade meals and desserts to about 90 students at the University Catholic Center at UT Dallas after their Sunday afternoon Mass. UCC, a Diocese of Dallas program, is the spiritual hub for Catholic students, faculty, staff, and families. UCC provides liturgies, confession, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and fellowship through Newman Catholic Ministry and FOCUS.

Embracing the Call to Holiness retreat was held March 8, at St. James the Greater Parish in Eau Claire, WI.  Many women from the diocese were present.  NCCW president, Beth Mahoney, emceed our day.  The main speaker was Marge Steinhage Fenelon; our final speaker was Christine Warloski, her conversation related to Everyday Women Disciples.  It was a joy to spend the day with other women who share the love of God. This event is made possible through donations from the LDCCW, local PCCWs and businesses.  After paying expenses half of the monies are given to parish youth programs through grants.

Members of the Holy Rosary Parish Council of Catholic Women gathered March 4th,  for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. After the business portion of the meeting and a presentation by Lynn Balciar, a member of the Four-Parish Social Justice Committee, the birthday party started. March 4th, was not only the night for our meeting, but the ladies celebrated NCCW’s 105th birthday!  It was the perfect ending to the evening! “Wishing NCCW another successful year of uniting women in prayer, action, and service”