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.
Greater Meriden CCW (Meriden, CT)
The Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women recently held their end of the year Potluck Dinner at the Rosary Hall of St Joseph Church, Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in Meriden, CT. We announced our officers for the coming year and then enjoyed a presentation by Maribeth Stewart Bogoslawski, who is an NGO Representative to the United Nations, and on the Board of WUCWO (World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations.) Maribeth told us of her many visits with Pope Francis and also her recent visit with Pope Leo. She makes frequent trips to Rome and we were all in awe as she spoke. Pictured are L-R, Dr Loretta Tomasiello, Province Director and Secretary-elect of GMCCW, Geri Kogut President-elect, Maribeth Stewart-Bogoslawski, past President of GMCCW and Pat Stasiewski, Immediate Past President of GMCCW.
St. Paul ACCW (St. Paul, MN)
On May 2, 2025, seven young women from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis were awarded the Golden Rose Award at our 92nd Convention. We had a total of 22 nominations(gems) that were sent in to us which were all worthy of their leadership, spirituality, and service to their parish and the archdiocese. A golden rosary and plaque were given to them. The winners are pictured with Archbishop Bernard Hebda.
Our Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
Our Lady of Fatima Council of Catholic Women, Alcoa, TN honored their fathers and priests by making a donation to The Catholic Foudation of East TN to support the education and formation of our seminarians and future priests. In addition the OLOF CCW women will be praying for the priests and fathers of our parish.
Our Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
On June 8, Pentecost Sunday, The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Fatima, Alcoa, TN installed its officers for the 2025-2026 term. It was a beautiful ceremony conducted by Fr. Pete Iorio, our Spiritual Advisor and Cheryl Land, a two-term Past President . Each officer received a saint’s name and a Lady of Good Council candle tied with a colored ribbon, represented with their officer’s title. Please pray for them as they lead the women of OLOF in spirituality, leadership and service.
St. Mary’s Visitation Christian Women (Elm Grove, WI)
St. Mary’s Visitation Christian Women, an affiliate of the Milwaukee ACCW, held their annual Salad Supper on April 9. There were over 100 salads offered. Guest speaker, Talia Westerby, delivered a message titled “We Are A Village.” Through opening scripture, hearing personal testimony, and giving time of reflection and discussion, we explore how Jesus calls us to grow as a community and truly live as a village. $1,000 in donations were collected for the Vocation Purse Club.
Milwaukee ACCW (Milwaukee, WI)
The Milwaukee ACCW held their annual layette collection during their convention on March 29, 2025. We collected baby items overflowing on eight tables! Bishop Donald Hying of the Madison Diocese was the morning speaker. Representatives from three Women’s Centers spoke about the services they offer.
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.