Report from the UN By Theresa Boscia, NCCW NGO representative to the UN   This past March the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) addressed as its priority theme “Social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls”.  The…

A SUMMARY OF THE 2019 SPRING GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS (USCCB)  June 10-14, 2019 by Maribeth Stewart Blogoslawski, NCCW President It is the privilege of the NCCW President to be invited as an official Observer at the USCCB General Assemblies and I offer this little summary so you can…

SUMMARY OF THE JUNE 2019 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN June 1-2, 2019    Washington Retreat House, 4000 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, D.C. Many had arrived the afternoon and evening of Friday, 31 May, while the Executive Committee met.  Greeting each other over supper, we had the pleasure of renewing…

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE 2019 BOARD MEETING OF THE WORLD UNION OF CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANISATIONS (WUCWO)  16-22 MAY 2019  Rome, Italy   After settling into the hotel, I ventured out to locate our new WUCWO office which is now at Piazza Ponte S. Angelo, 28.  It was easy to find as it was just past…

For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. April 2019— Catholic women from around the nation will gather in Convention in Atlanta from August 21-24 to celebrate 99 years of service as the National Council of Catholic Women! This year’s theme, Caring for God’s Creation, will showcase NCCW’s continuing efforts to address important needs of our times with…

Click here to access the May member call recording, led by Kathy Bonner. Links to resources provided from the member call: When domestic violence arrives at the clinic door – How veterinary staff can respond to abused clients and patients By Malinda Larkin Posted Aug. 29, 2018  (Near the bottom of this article is a…

“Power In My Hands”  is a film that uncovers the beauty, timelessness and power of the rosary. Its primary purpose is to help viewers understand the power to revitalize America – a society in spiritual crisis, and instill an active response to the Blessed Mother’s plea for prayer. Hope through Jesus Christ is the ultimate…

NATIONAL CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION CONVENTION & EXPO 2019 Chicago, Illinois McCormick Place West April 23-25, 2019 The Exhibit Hall was enormous with over 300 exhibitors present. Our table looked inviting and many stopped by to chat and learn about our NCCW. Andrea and Rose manned the table while Maribeth attended the meetings. The first day,…

CATHOLIC SOCIAL MINISTRY GATHERING 2019 February 2-5, 2019 The Catholic Social Ministry Gathering is an annual conference organized by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development. The four-day event includes speakers and panels on Catholic social teaching, culminating in visits to legislators on Capitol Hill to discuss…

Click here to access the April member call recording, led by Sue Polk and Ellen Martin.