NCCW Mission Statement -The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. NCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world. 

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 three Commissions and three Committees through which it carries out its programs
• Has a Board of Directors including:
  • NUDCCW President
  • Elected Officers
  • Commission/Committee Chairs
  • Deanery CCW Presidents
• Has three Deanery Councils of Catholic Women representing 56 parishes
• Is the connecting link in the NCCW network uniting NCCW and the Province of St. Paul and Minneapolis with the Deanery 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

What We Do: 

Through its commissions/committees,

NUDCCW provides:

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

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.

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.

LEADERSHIP COMMISSION

The Leadership Commission provides organization development, opportunities for training, as well as public relations resources, and publications to strengthen leadership. 

2015 NCCW CONVENTION LEADERSHIP COMMISSION WORKSHOP WISDOM 

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.

Legislation Committee

The aim of the Legislation Commission is to promote programs that will help educate women regarding the teachings of the church as they relate to public issues and pending legislation, thereby helping us to be informed Catholic women. As Catholic women, it is our responsibility to be knowledgeable and be able to speak out with courage, skill and concern on public issues involving human rights, social justice and the life of the church in society.