Submission for the Affiliate Happenings page can include a maximum of one photograph (not required) and a paragraph not to exceed 100 words. Please email to the NCCW office at nccw01@nccw.org. All submissions are subject to approval.
Note: This is not an area to submit an announcement of an upcoming program, rather, it is an area for affiliates to show the fabulous things our women have already done around the country.
Our Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
On 10/13/25, OLOF CCW held its General Meeting with Deb Maupin from OLOF Respect Life Ministry, as their speaker. One of the topics she mentioned, was the billboard they promote sponsors to fund annually, as seen in the photo. This billboard is posted during the month of May on Highway 129 in Alcoa, TN. Additionally, she recruited some CCW volunteers to pray the Rosary outside of Planned Parenthood weekly with The Respect Life Ministry.
Winona/Rochester DCCW (Mapleton, MN)
The Winona-Rochester Diocesan Council of Catholic Women held their convention “This Is My Body-Believe in the Eucharist” at St. Adrian in Adrian, MN on Saturday, October 12. The day included mission collections for Rochester Medical Missions and Cross Catholic Box of Joy, and Keynote speakers such as Melissa Neumann, who spoke on “Healing Hidden Wounds” and Dawn Ritter, FNP, who spoke on “Hold Your Feminine Genius.” A $2,000 scholarship was presented to 3rd-year seminarian Stephen Ferrazzano, a convert to Catholicism. We planted a “Mary Garden”, shopped with Catholic vendors, had purse and cupcake drawings, celebrated Mass, installed Vice President Joanie Betsinger and renewed or made wonderful friendships. We were blessed!
St. Mary’s CCW (Greenville, SC)
In 2025, we celebrated our 100th Anniversary as an affiliate of the National Council of Catholic Women with a special dinner and proclamations from our mayor, bishop, and governor recognizing a century of faith-filled service. Our keynote speaker was Pearlie Harris, a former SMCCW president, educator and servant-leader whose life of perseverance and compassion inspires our mission. In addition to our anniversary dinner, we created 100th Anniversary T-shirts and a special Christmas ornament, celebrating both our rich legacy and the enduring example of faith-filled women as we look forward to continuing our mission of serving God by serving others.
Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
On September 27, 2025, OLOF CCW held a rummage sale to raise money to award 2 scholarships to 2026 graduating high school seniors of OLOF, who are continuing their education at a college or university. We were blessed with great weather, considering that rain was in the forecast all week.
Greater Meriden CCW (Meriden, CT)
The Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women (GMCCW) recently sponsored a table at the St. Carlo Acutis and Parish Life Day at Holy Angels Church of Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in Meriden, CT. The event included an exhibition of St. Carlo’s life, Eucharistic miracles and adoration, relics of our saints, talks with ministries and organizations from the parish (like GMCCW) and even a kids corner with rosaries and crayons. L-R Dr. Loretta Tomasiello Recording Secretary, Geri Kogut, President, Olga Brandl, Spiritual Activities and Pat Stasiewski, Past President.
Lincoln DCCW (Juniata, NE)
The Lincoln Diocesan Council of Catholic Women held their 2025 Fall meeting at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseland, Nebraska, hosted by the parish CCW and Pastor Fr. Brian Werth. Thirty-five diocesan women, the Province of Omaha Director and the LDCCW Spiritual Advisors attended. Fr. Jay Buhman spoke about the ‘Masses and Tears’ apostolate, praying for family members no longer practicing their Catholic faith.
Our Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
Our Lady of Fatima CCW in Alcoa, TN held its Welcome Back Gathering on 9/8/25, after having the summer off. Their guest speaker, Ellen Marie Dodd, shared her story about marriage, spirituality and her life as a Deacon’s wife.
Our Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Fatima in Alcoa, TN, distributed their calendar of events brochure for 2025-2026 and Boxes of Joy. 142 boxes were passed out so far to be filled with items to give joy to a child in need. Our goal is 150, what’s your goal this year?
St. Ignatius CCW (Annandale, MN)
The St. Ignatius CCW group was participating in Archbishop Bernard Hebda’s Archdiocesan Passport Adventure Pilgrimage that day. There is so much to offer one another in our parishes. It was a wonderful experience to pray together and learn from each other. Just thought you would like to know about something good happening that day. The devil trys to bring on darkness and gloom. We, as God’s people, must always search for the light and the good and pray for God’s help in all things.