Commissions

The mission of NCCW is carried out through the work of three commissions, each under the direction of a national commission chair and is often mirrored at archdiocesan/diocesan, regional, and local parish levels.

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Spirituality

Commission

The Spirituality Commission reinforces faith and supports service to the Church and to the world through discipleship and spiritual growth; and encourages legislative advocacy at the local, state, and national levels, guided by Catholic social teaching.

Chair: Amelia Sweeney

Diane Oakland (PD),Tricia Ferguson (PD), Deb Bader (PD), Joanne Pohland (PD), Gracemarie Belvedere, Annie Moore, Melanie Rotondi, Mary Ann Ruether, Carol Monaco, Rozena McVey, Kim Kendall, Heather Johnson (PD), Monica Musick (PD)

Leadership

Commission

The Leadership Commission provides organization development, opportunities for training, as well as public relations resources, and publications to strengthen leadership. The 2023-25 focus is on membership.

Chair: Marlene Grover

Alycia Laureti (PD), Novalyn Greff (PD), Dianne Vangness (PD), Susan Fox (PD), Kathleen Penno, Katie Morris, Colleen Hogan, Mary Matheus, Bernadette Patrick (PD), Nancy Bachicha (PD)

Service

Commission

 

The Service Commission engages the members of NCCW, and all people, in working to address the needs and concerns of their individual communities; and supports and enhances family life within the Church and society.

 

Chair: Sharon O'Brien

Venessa Lopatka (PD), Tammy Metzinger (PD), Teresa Leon (PD), Kathy Smith (PD), Carys Smith, Kim Padan, Emelie Konopaki, Mary Glosson, Cathy Kelly