Chicago ACCW Vicariate I (Chicago, IL)

Mahdere Bekele • February 11, 2025

The Chicago Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women, Vicariate I, celebrated its 10th Anniversary of the Golden Rose Awards on February 1, 2025.  Interim Vicar Jeremiah Boland congratulated the girls who represented 25 parishes and 3 high schools (St. Viator, Carmel, and Woodlands Academy), with a  certificate, silk rose and a blessed rosary bracelet.  Cadets from District #214 Wheeling High School ROTC program escorted the girls to receive their certificate.

Vicariate I appreciates the parishes’ recognition of the Golden Rose concept encouraging the girls faith in action with service to their parish.

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