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The Chicago Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women, Vicariate I, celebrated the 11th Anniversary of the Golden Rose Awards on February 7, 2026. Bishop Timothy O'Malley of Vicariate I congratulated the girls representing 31 parishes and three high schools—St. Viator, Carmel, and Woodlands Academy. Each girl received a certificate, a silk rose, and a blessed rosary bracelet. Cadets from the District #214 Wheeling High School ROTC program proudly escorted the girls as they received their certificates. Vicariate I appreciates the parishes’ recognition of the Golden Rose concept, which encourages young girls to put their faith into action through service to their parishes. Frank Starshak photographed these special memories, capturing the joy and spirit of this meaningful celebration.

On September 5–6, 2026, OLOF CCW distributed Boxes of Joy after all four Masses that weekend. Parishioners were thrilled to pick up a box and fill it with items for children in need. The response was so wonderful that we ran out of boxes and are ordering more! Thank you to Cross Catholic Outreach for helping us bring joy and hope to children in need.

Members of the Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women, along with members of the Legions of Mary, recently gathered to make rosaries in preparation for the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, taking place Thursday, September 24, in St. Louis, Missouri. The Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation has invited Catholics to join the effort to create 75,000 World Mission Rosaries in honor of this special occasion. Under the direction of organizer and instructor Jackie LaRochell, the group has already made and sent 250 rosaries to Missouri—and they are continuing their beautiful work of prayer and service. Through their hands, hearts, and prayers, these women are helping share the power of the Rosary with people around the world. “We must pray, and not for ourselves, but for the world.” — Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Mommy & Me Cooking Class and Spirit of ’76 Birthday Party In celebration of America's 250th birthday, the St. Agnes Guild of the Notre Dame Council of Catholic Women hosted a Mommy & Me Cooking Class followed by a Spirit of ’76 Birthday Party on Saturday, July 11, at Notre Dame Church in Greeneville, Tennessee. Under the guidance of the parish's talented cake baker, children and their mothers learned how to make, frost, and decorate cupcakes. The beautifully decorated treats were then served during the afternoon birthday celebration honoring parishioners who were 76 years young and older. Each honoree received a light-up keepsake glass to commemorate the occasion. The celebration concluded with everyone singing "Happy Birthday," followed by festive party poppers that filled the room with colorful streamers, creating a joyful and patriotic ending to a memorable day of fellowship and fun. 

The Council of Catholic Women in Alcoa, TN honored the fathers and priests of its parish on Father's Day, by thanking them for their dedication and service to their family and parish at the Saturday and Sunday's Masses, on June 20 & June 21, 2026. In addition, OLOF CCW contributed to the Seminarian/Vocations Fund and Retired Priests' Fund of Knoxville, TN in their honor. Happy Father's Day from OLOF CCW!

On Saturday, June 27, at 10:00 a.m., the Women of Distinction Mass and Luncheon was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. Representing the five deaneries across the Diocese, 88 women were honored and received a certificate of recognition from Bishop Thomas John Paprocki in celebration of their outstanding service and dedication.

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The Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women recently completed its annual May rosary devotion at the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady Queen of Angels, on the Mt. Carmel campus in Meriden, Connecticut. Throughout May, the Month of Mary, members gathered every Wednesday at noon to pray the rosary and seek peace in… The post Greater Meriden CCW ( Meriden, CT) appeared first on National Council of Catholic Women.