Greater Meriden CCW (Meriden, CT)

The Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women is busy again making Christmas bags for Catholic residents in nursing homes. Year after year, these bags have brought joy and happiness to many who often feel alone and sad at this time of year. Above a group of the Council is standing in front of a sampling of the bags ready for delivery!

The bags are filled with small items, such as soaps, socks, scarves, puzzle books, rosaries and small religious books. Last year they provided over 400 bags to multiple nursing homes. This is a labor of love as they fill not only the Christmas bags but also the hearts of those who will not feel so alone during this beautiful season.

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Our Lady of Fatima CCW ( Alcoa, TN)

By Mimi Bekele • July 8, 2026

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!

Bishop in white vestments hands a booklet to a smiling woman in a church aisle

Springfield-IL DCCW - (Springfield, IL)

By Mimi Bekele • July 7, 2026

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.