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)
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.
St. Mary Immaculate CCW (Plainfield, IL)
St. Mary Immaculate CCW’s April Meeting activity was “CREATIVITY GALORE!” A Craft and Hobby Exhibit by our talented women. We had women that knitted or crocheted blankets. Some ladies displayed their quilted blankets. We had Diamond Dot pictures, tapestry, art, and handmade cards. One of the ladies is a reader and created a unique way of displaying books she read. Our beekeeping member brought in a picture of her prepared to work with her bees which was included in a nice display. This activity brought a lot of discussion and a new vision of the talent that is in our group!
Stark Deanery (Canton, OH)
Stark Deanery Council of Catholic Women hosted our Inaugural Seminarians’ Mothers Tea on April 12, 2025, in the Gathering Room at Christ the Servant Parish, in Canton, Ohio. We enjoyed beautiful weather as our four mothers and two grandmothers shared stories of faith, family, and love. Father Tom Cebula, the Stark Deanery Spiritual Advisor, celebrated Mass, and wonderful music was provided by P.J. Chavez. Along with other stories and antidotes on the day, one of the mothers who once had children in P.J.’s choir, reminded him that he influences people as he lives his life of faith. One of those students is now a Temporary Deacon, soon to profess vows. Pictured here are Father Tom Cebula, Mother Seagraves, Mother Bodenschatz, Mother Huzyak, Mrs. Lorenz, Mrs. Malich, Ms. Bell.
Greater Meriden CCW (Meriden, CT)
Every Wednesday during Lent, at noon, in St. Faustina’s St. Stanislaus Chapel in Meriden CT, the Stations of the Cross were sponsored by the Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women. We began on March 12, and concluded April 16th. We had parishioners from all 3 Meriden parishes, with many hoping we could do this again next year. Many thanks to the members of GMCCW who made this possible and to Fr Ziemnicki for the use of the chapel. Also, thanks to the office staff in the 3 parishes for putting notices in the bulletins so that everyone had an opportunity to see it.