Green Bay DCCW (Green Bay, WI)

Mahdere Bekele • December 20, 2024

GREEN BAY DIOCESAN COUNCIL CELBRATES 100 TH ANNIVERSARY

November 17 th , 2024, marked the 100 th Anniversary of the formation of the Green Bay Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. The Most Rev. Bishop Ricken celebrated Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, the same cathedral where 228 delegates assembled for Mass and an organizational meeting, Nov. 17, 1924! Bishop Ricken provided highlights of the GBDCCW’s accomplishments over the past 100 years. Also included for the first time was the Golden Rose Program honoring 5 young ladies for their exemplary leadership to their church and community.

Attending the celebration: Past Province Directors: Rosalyn Bourgeois, Carol Brennan, Paula Freimuth, Current P.D. Jane Schiszik and P.D.- elect Diane Oakland.

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