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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Leadership

Commission

The Leadership Commission provides organization development, opportunities for training, as well as public relations resources, and publications to strengthen leadership. The 2021-22 focus is on membership.

Chair: Liz Schiavone

April Adams, Megan Hamberger, Chris Heiderscheidt, Deanna Holmer, Tracy Janis, Alycia Laureti, Joan Mack, Mary Matheus, Alma Meyer, Carolyn Morrison, Melanie Rigney, Diane Tugander, Ruth Warren

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: Yvonne Pygatt

Rosalyn Bourgeois, Michelle Chambers, Diane Deutsch, Rhonda Kollman, Gloria Krzyzanowski, Ann Minnicus, Kathryn Parish-Reese, Nympha White, Melissa Young-Spillers

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: Kim Padan

Nancy Bachicha, Jackie Brandon, Mary Glosson
Penelope Hecker, Heather Johnson, Karen Kitchell, Alison Mimms, Carol Monaco, Theresa Pavlik, Michelle Peckham, Julie Rothery, Mary Ann Ruether, Cynthia Simien, Debra Drager

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The Service Commission would like to share some contact information and resources to aid in helping others who might be victims or potential victims of this crime. Learn to recognize the Universal Hand Signal for Help pictured above.