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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.
Catholic Woman’s Club of Racine (Franksville, WI)
At its monthly luncheon meeting on May 11, 2024 the Catholic Woman’s Club of Racine, Wisconsin, honored three priests observing milestone anniversaries of their ordination. All three priests have served, or presently serve, as spiritual director for the organization. Fr. Richard Molter (center) began his priestly ministry at St. Edward Parish in Racine from 1964-1970. He returned as pastor of St. Edward in 1993 and retired from St. Edward Parish in 2006. Fr. Molter celebrated the 60th anniversary of his ordination with a Mass and luncheon at St. Edward on Sunday, June 2. Fr. Terry Huebner (right) who retired in 2017 as pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish, observed the 50th anniversary of his ordination with a Mass and luncheon at St. Sebastian Parish on May 26. (In an interesting footnote, Fr. Huebner was an altar boy at Fr. Molter’s Mass of Thanksgiving / First Mass at the former St. Leo Parish in Milwaukee.) Fr. Allen Bratkowski (left) is marking the 35th anniversary of his ordination. Fr. Allen retired as pastor of St. Edward and St. Richard parishes in 2019.
St. Boniface CCW (Springfield, GA)
On Monday evening, May 20, St. Boniface CCW (Springfield, GA) hosted a Mother Daughter banquet. The theme was Hawaiian so everyone was given a flower lei to wear. Parishioners Sandra Kowalski and daughter Nicole Knight are pictured in front of the statue of Our Mother Mary.
St. Mary’s CCW (Sleepy Eye, MN)
St. Mary’s CCW in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, held an evening of Wine, Women and Worship on May 3. Guest speaker Emma Oglesby shared how infertility and miscarriage played a part in her faith journey and challenged us to view any of our struggles as an invitation to dive into our relationship with God more fully.
Our Lady of Fatima CCW (Alcoa, TN)
Our Lady of Fatima CCW in Alcoa, Tennessee held its end-of-year Social/General Meeting on May 13th. We celebrated a successful year with tasty tacos, ice cream sundaes, and a fun ice breaker. In honor of the anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, we prayed the rosary together for our priests and in coming new bishop, accompanied by music from our harpist, Kim Adamson.
Diocese of Pensacola Tallahassee CCW (Tallahassee, FL)
Recipients of the 2024 Golden Rose Award in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee were presented with certificates and roses by NCCW Spiritual Advisor Most Rev. William Wack and coordinated by NCCW Past President Sheila Hopkins.
New Ulm DCCW (New Ulm, MN)
For over a decade, the Diocese of New Ulm, Minnesota has been blessed with the presence of the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus. The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity CCW in New Ulm hosted a spring ‘bridal’ shower for the Handmaids, giving numerous kitchen utensils and products that will be well used for this growing order of young sisters. “
St. Paul-Minneapolis ACCW (St. Paul, MN)
The 91st St. Paul and Minneapolis Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention was a success! Thirty-four first time attendees joined us to hear our dynamic speakers. Angelina Amerigo, Miss Minnesota 2023, a young Catholic Woman whose initiative is ‘One bottle, One straw, One bag at a time.’ Jessica Bartholomew, director and founder of A.C.T. United – Anti child trafficking spoke to us on the plight of young people lured into trafficking. We honored four women with the Lay Woman volunteer award.
St. Joseph CCW (Norris, TN)
For the past 30 years St Joseph CCW, Norris, Tennessee has set up a St. Joseph Altar. Parishioners are invited to bring grocery staples, homemade items, or donate funds. The children of the parish participate in the custom of the Holy Family and the Saints searching for food and shelter. Fr Dennis Kress blesses the donations. All donations are given to Crazy Quilt Food Pantry, an outreach program of East Tennessee Catholic Charities.
Joliet DCCW (Joliet, IL)
The Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women held their annual Woman of the Year Mass on Saturday, April 20th. The Mass was celebrated by the Most Rev. Ronald Hicks, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet. Forty-five women from diocesan parishes were honored at the Mass with the theme Full of Grace. These women have answered the call by saying Yes, as our Mother Mary did. They are living out the mission of the Council of Catholic Women in their works to serve others in the name of our Lord. We thank them for giving of themselves with humility and love.