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.
Detroit Province CCW (Detroit, MI)
The Detroit Province CCW sponsored a statewide, triennial convention, “Rejoicing in Glorious Hope”, Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Women from the Grand Rapids DCCW, plus diocesan groups from around the state were invited. Speakers included: Barbara Heil (missionary, teacher, & evangelist), Sean Breedon (Ave Maria Radio), and Christy Buck (mental health expert). Special guest, Bishop Walkowiak, celebrated Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Grand Rapids.
Our Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
On May 12, Our Lady of Fatima CCW held its End of Year Celebration. We had an indoor picnic, voted on new officers and our updated 2025 Bylaws, and had Mary Tankersley from OLOF Care of Creation Ministry talk about Laudato Si and Native Tennessee plants. It was a wonderful turnout, even though it was raining!
Greater Meriden CCW (Meriden, CT)
Members of the Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women meet weekly on Wednesdays at noon to pray the rosary at the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, Mt. Carmel Campus. This is done to honor Mary during May, the Month of Mary. In October, the Month of the Rosary, we will gather again to honor Our Lady by praying the rosary.
Our Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
Our Lady of Fatima CCW in Alcoa, TN held their annual bake sale fundraiser on May 3-4, 2025 after all Masses. Men and women baked, volunteered and purchased baked goods to support CCW’s scholarships, OLOF’s ministries, speakers and local charities. Extras were donated to OLOF’s Martha’s Hands that prepares meals for the needy.
Nashville DCCW (Nashville, TN)
The Nashville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (NDCCW) 2025 Conference was held at Paris Landing State Park event ballroom in Buchanan, TN, April 3-5, 2025. The theme was “Come, Behold, Believe, Encounter the Eucharist.” The new NDCCW Executive Officers were installed for the 2025-2027 term. Pictured with the new officers are Father Peter Stryker serving at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help; Amelia Sweeney, Province Director-Province of Louisville. Pictured left to right: Theola Copeland, Treasurer; Rita Meeker, Secretary; Aries Moore, Vice President; and Constance Smith-Burwell, President and Chair Board of Directors.
Milwaukee ACCW (Franklin, WI)
Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women held their annual Tea for Moms of Seminarians and Priests. Lydia LoCoco the mother of a priest spoke to the moms about her experience with her son who is a priest and her daughter who is taking her final vows soon. Our spiritual advisor, Fr. Brad Krawczyk, who also teaches at the seminary, shared how their sons speak so highly of their moms.
St. Isaac Jogues Parish Women’s Club CCW (St. Clair Shores, MI)
St. Isaac Jogues CCW made key chains for the 2nd grade communicants.
Mattoon Deanery (Sullivan, IL)
Water for Life was the recipient of the Mattoon Deanery’s recent service project. $4,100 was collected and donated.
Holy Ghost and Immaculate Conception CCWs (Dickeyville and Kieler, WI)
Holy Ghost and Immaculate Conception parishes located in Dickeyville and Kieler, Wisconsin, held a baby shower for the Parenting Support Boutique of Clarity Clinic in Platteville, WI. The clinic offers support for unplanned pregnancy (ultrasounds), classes in parenting for parents/families and a Boutique with items to help them. It was very successful! Dickeyville and Kieler WI are located in the Madison WI Diocese part of the Milwaukee Province. Pictured left to right: Sally Loeffelholz from Holy Ghost – Dickeyville CCW and Maureen Pickel from Immaculate Conception CCW in Kieler WI.