Greater Meriden CCW (Meriden, CT)

Two members of the Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women , Olga Brandl (L) and Pat Defeo (R), recently held a Eucharistic Celebration and brought Communion to the residents of a local nursing home. In honor of the month of May, they celebrated the Coronation of Mother Mary . Together, they brought flowers and a special floral crown for the Coronation, beautifully handmade by Olga. The ceremony included singing, and each resident received the Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This beautiful event brought much joy to all who attended.

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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.