About Us

NUDCCW

Mission Statement

 

CCW: Catholic Women United in

 Prayer, Study & Service

Who we are:

 NUDCCW…

  •  Members are all women of the New Ulm Diocese 18 years & older
  • Provides a network of support through affiliated parish CCW organizations
  • Creates opportunities for personal faith growth
  • Promotes Catholic values through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy
  • Has six Commissions and two Committees through which it carries out its programs
  • Has a Board of Directors including:
    • v NUDCCW President
    • v Elected Officers
    • v Commission/Committee Chairs
    • v Region CCW Presidents
  • Has six Region Councils of Catholic Women representing 77 parishes and 4 oratories
  • Is the connecting link in the NCCW network uniting NCCW and the Province of St. Paul and Minneapolis with the Region Councils and Parish CCW organizations
  • Has a website and a newsletter

  

NCCW

  • Was founded in 1920 at the call of the United States Bishops
  • Has more than 5,000 Catholic Women’s affiliates in the U.S.
  • Represents millions of Catholic women working together, sharing common concerns on current issues in the Church and society
  • Speaks out on behalf of life issues
  • Advocates on behalf of women,  children and families in state and national legislatures
  • Partners with Catholic Relief Services to help fund developing world projects through donations to its Works of Peace Programs
  • Has observer status at the U.S. Catholic Bishops meetings
  • Is member of WUCWO which is recognized by the Holy See and has consultative status at United Nations

 

Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel

Patroness of the National Council of Catholic Women

 

God of Heavenly Wisdom, You have given us Mary, Mother of Jesus, to be our guide and counselor.  Grant that we may always seek her motherly help in this life and so enjoy her blessed presence in the life to come. 

 

Oh, Mother of Good Counsel, Patroness of the National Council of Catholic Women, intercede for us, that we may be wise, courageous and loving leaders of the Church. 

 

Help us, dear Mother, to know the mind of Jesus, your Son.  May the Holy Spirit fill us with reverence for God’s creation and compassion for all God’s children.  May our labors of love on earth enhance the reign of God and may God’s gifts of faith and living hope prepare us for the fullness of the world to come.    Amen.

   

What We Do: 

Through its commissions/committees,

NUDCCW provides:

  • Programs of spiritual enrichment
  • Education and updates on current social issues
  • Resource & guidance training
  • A circle of friends working together to provide service through their affiliated parish CCW and Region Councils 

Church Commission

Aims to offer women opportunities for spiritual development as we all search for a closer relationship with God through these activities:

  • Prayer & Scripture Study
  • Holy Hour for Vocations
  • Retreats
  • Shepherd of the Field
  • Evangelization 

Family Concerns Commission

Aims to assist members in achieving truly Christian family living and to preserve Christian principles in areas pertaining to the welfare of all families through:

  • Family Life and Prayer
  • White Ribbon Against Pornography
  • Family Health Issues
  • Domestic Violence 

Community Concerns Commission

Aims to engage members to bring Christ to others while working to address the needs and concerns of their local communities in the area of:

  • Human Rights and Dignity
  • Drug and Alcohol Awareness
  • Community Activities
  • People with Special Needs
  • Crisis Shelters 

International Concerns Commission

Aims to challenge members to reach out to the world by fostering international peace through programs of prayer, study and action in the area of:

  • San Lucas Toliman mission
  • Other Foreign Missions
  • NCCW Works of Peace Programs
  • World Peace Issues

Legislation Commission

Aims to promote programs that will help educate women regarding the teachings of the church as they relate to public issues and pending legislation in the areas of:

  • Advocacy on Local, State and National levels
  • Voting in Your Local Elections
  • Being Informed & Able to Speak Out
  • Letter Writing to Legislators

 Organization Commission

Aims to strengthen and assist the entire organization to help women understand its structure, purpose and membership responsibilities through:

  • NUDCCW/NCCW websites
  • Promotion and Development
  • Available Resources
  • Communications
  • Leadership Development

Reverence Life Committee

Aims to recognize and protect all life from conception until natural death through:

  • Standing for Life at All Stages
  • Respect Life Sunday
  • Annual March for Life
  • Supporting Pro-Life Organizations
  • Promoting Prayer and Mass Petitions

 Scholarship Committee

Aims to provide financial assistance for persons who work in various parish ministries to enable them to attend workshops, classes and other programs.