St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic Women at 25008 Mary St., Paynesville, MN 56362 US - ORGANIZATION
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Arleen Roelike, Vice President
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
Ninety years ago in March, 1920, the U S Catholic Bishops, in recognition of the work of Catholic Women across the nation called women together in Washington DC. Each diocese sent at least one woman as a representative. The organization was named the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW). It brought together all Catholic women’s groups. Minnesota was well represented and the organization’s first president was Gertrude Hill Gavin, daughter of James J. Hill.
This new organization gave women a unified voice, an organized service organization, and a channel to reach out to each other. The mission statement reads in part,” The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its membership to support, empower and educate all Catholic Women in spirituality, leadership and service.”
Through the years women have worked to emphasize the sanctity of marriage, educate women on the dangers of birth control and abortion. Immigration, poverty, slavery, human trafficking, and just working laws are issues that have been part of what women fight for.
After World War II, a war relief services committee was founded to help children overseas. In 1955 this became Catholic Relief Services. Imagine where we’d be without that.
The Madonna plan began as a program to feed women and children in Africa, and expanded into other poor nations. In the 1960’s the NCCW brought a little know nun from Calcutta
Ninety years ago in March, 1920, the U S Catholic Bishops, in recognition of the work of Catholic Women across the nation called women together in Washington DC. Each diocese sent at least one woman as a representative. The organization was named the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW). It brought together all Catholic women’s groups. Minnesota was well represented and the organization’s first president was Gertrude Hill Gavin, daughter of James J. Hill.
This new organization gave women a unified voice, an organized service organization, and a channel to reach out to each other. The mission statement reads in part,” The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its membership to support, empower and educate all Catholic Women in spirituality, leadership and service.”
Through the years women have worked to emphasize the sanctity of marriage, educate women on the dangers of birth control and abortion. Immigration, poverty, slavery, human trafficking, and just working laws are issues that have been part of what women fight for.
After World War II, a war relief services committee was founded to help children overseas. In 1955 this became Catholic Relief Services. Imagine where we’d be without that.
The Madonna plan began as a program to feed women and children in Africa, and expanded into other poor nations. In the 1960’s the NCCW brought a little know nun from Calcutta
to speak about the poverty in India. After that gathering Mother Teresa became well known and her mission was able to expand.
And so we have a celebration to attend. It is a time to rejoice in the long and proud history of service of the National Council of Catholic Women. We can renew our friendships, our faith, and our purpose. Now it is time to commemorate this joyous occasion.
And so we have a celebration to attend. It is a time to rejoice in the long and proud history of service of the National Council of Catholic Women. We can renew our friendships, our faith, and our purpose. Now it is time to commemorate this joyous occasion.
Please join us at our 90th birthday celebration. It will be held in Washington, DC November 10-13, 2010. It promises to be a joy filled spiritual and enlightening gathering.
The convention agenda includes some of the following: Bishop Robert Morneau, Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Green Bay Rick Schatz: President and CEO, National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families Todd Scribner, Education Outreach Coordinator – Human Trafficking, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. There will also be presentations about persons with disabilities, climate change, theology of the body, hunger and poverty. On Saturday there will a Eucharistic liturgy at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Everything will end with a birthday celebration with dinner music and entertainment. Please join us. On the backside of this newsletter page is a registration form. It is also available on line. See the latest “Catholic Woman” for more detailed information.
Everything will end with a birthday celebration with dinner music and entertainment. Please join us. On the backside of this newsletter page is a registration form. It is also available on line. See the latest “Catholic Woman” for more detailed information.
NCCW Convention Registration Form
First Name Last Name Preferred Name for badge
______________________________________________________ _______________________
A/DCCW Affiliation Title
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________________ __________________ ______________
City State Zip
______________________________ ________________________ _____________________
Phone Fax Email (please print email address_______________________________
Emergency Contact Emergency Contact phone___________________________
Do you have any physical, visual, hearing or dietary needs which NCCW can assist? ? YES ? NO
If Yes, please describe below:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Voting Status: ? Affiliate ? Individual First Timer: ? YES ? NO
Pre Conference Workshop
6/1-8/15 8/15-10/15 After 10/15
____ Member $75 $100 $125
____ Non Member $100 $125 $150
____ Student $75 $100 $125
____ Pre Conference Only $125 $150 $175
Full Registration Fees
____ Member $395 $420 $445
____ Non Member $445 $470 $495
____ Student $150 $175 $200
____ Guest/Spouse $125 $150 $175
____ One-day Only $225 $245 $270
I will be Saturday5 Friday 5attending
Optional Events (all take place Saturday)
____ Moderators Luncheon $60
____ 90th Anniversary Gala $125
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Forms received without payment will not be processed. Please print or type. Illegible forms will not be processed.
? Check Enclosed (payable to NCCW)*
? Discover ? MasterCard ? Visa
___/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/ ___/ ___/ ___/ ___/___/___/___/
Credit Card Number
Exp. Date _____/_____ Sec Code _____
Cardholder Signature
Mail/Fax or Register Online:
Online: www.nccw.org
Fax: 877-332-5186
Customer Service: 877-332-5185 extension 4
Mail: NCCW
c/o Let’s Meet Inc.
647 US Rte 1, Unit 14 PMB 123
York, ME 03909
Cancellation of your convention registration must be made in writing. Cancellations received prior to October 16 are subject to a $50.00 administrative fee. After October 16, 2010, no refunds will be available. Refunds will be issued approximately one month after the conference concludes.
First Name Last Name Preferred Name for badge
______________________________________________________ _______________________
A/DCCW Affiliation Title
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________________ __________________ ______________
City State Zip
______________________________ ________________________ _____________________
Phone Fax Email (please print email address_______________________________
Emergency Contact Emergency Contact phone___________________________
Do you have any physical, visual, hearing or dietary needs which NCCW can assist? ? YES ? NO
If Yes, please describe below:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Voting Status: ? Affiliate ? Individual First Timer: ? YES ? NO
Pre Conference Workshop
6/1-8/15 8/15-10/15 After 10/15
____ Member $75 $100 $125
____ Non Member $100 $125 $150
____ Student $75 $100 $125
____ Pre Conference Only $125 $150 $175
Full Registration Fees
____ Member $395 $420 $445
____ Non Member $445 $470 $495
____ Student $150 $175 $200
____ Guest/Spouse $125 $150 $175
____ One-day Only $225 $245 $270
I will be Saturday5 Friday 5attending
Optional Events (all take place Saturday)
____ Moderators Luncheon $60
____ 90th Anniversary Gala $125
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Forms received without payment will not be processed. Please print or type. Illegible forms will not be processed.
? Check Enclosed (payable to NCCW)*
? Discover ? MasterCard ? Visa
___/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/___/ ___/ ___/ ___/ ___/___/___/___/
Credit Card Number
Exp. Date _____/_____ Sec Code _____
Cardholder Signature
Mail/Fax or Register Online:
Online: www.nccw.org
Fax: 877-332-5186
Customer Service: 877-332-5185 extension 4
Mail: NCCW
c/o Let’s Meet Inc.
647 US Rte 1, Unit 14 PMB 123
York, ME 03909
Cancellation of your convention registration must be made in writing. Cancellations received prior to October 16 are subject to a $50.00 administrative fee. After October 16, 2010, no refunds will be available. Refunds will be issued approximately one month after the conference concludes.