Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women

Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
Joanne Pohland, President
dbqaccw@dbqarch.org  

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) supports, empowers and educates Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. ACCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world. Their goals align with the Archdiocesan Mission Priorities.

The Dubuque Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) is part of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW), founded by the U.S. Bishops in 1920. The Bishop’s desired to unite all Catholic women’s groups to work together in service to the Church. Today NCCW consists of more than 3,000 affiliated Catholic women’s organizations in parishes and dioceses throughout the U.S. We represent hundreds of thousands of Catholic women. We are under the patronage of Our Mother of Good Counsel.

• All Catholic Women in our Archdiocese are “members” of Council. 
• For voting purposes: A “member” must be affiliated at the Parish, Deanery or Arch/Diocesan level, or by holding an Individual Membership with NCCW.
• NCCW is a member of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO).
• We are recognized by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
• We are active participants in partnerships with other Catholic groups.
• 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.

Mail can be sent to:
ACCW
1229 Mt. Loretta, Dubuque, IA 52003


For more immediate business contact Joanne Pohland,  ACCW President, at dbqaccw@dbqarch.org
Click here to download the ACCW brochure!

Mission:  The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its membership 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.
The Dubuque Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) is a volunteer organization for women. We are united for apostolic action at the request of the Archbishop of Dubuque. We are affiliated with the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) and the World Union of Catholic Women’s organizations (WUCWO). We are a voice for the women of the Dubuque Archdiocese to speak and act as a unit on matters of mutual interest.

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women is once again a sponsor for the Archdiocesan of Women's Conference Beauty in Christ.  This year's theme is "On Fire with The Holy Spirit!"  For more information, go to:  https://www.archwomensconference.org/.

The 2020 ACCW Annual Meeting was held via Zoom on Saturday, October 24

Holding the annual meeting via Zoom was a first for the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women.  While it was different, it was still an opportunity for its members to join together, conduct business, and hear how ACCW has been active over the last year.

The day included:

• Greetings from Archbishop Michael Jackels 
• A presentation to Archbishop Jackels by the ACCW of a check of $1,000, which he designated for Seminary Education and a copy of NCCW History Book of 100 years 
• A presentation of a check of $1000 for Archdiocesan Beauty In Christ Women’s Conference 
• Election of the following new officers:  President Elect Monica Fulton, Vice President Mary Esther Pullin, and Treasurer Lisa Hemesath
• Announcement of the Our Lady of Good Counsel Award winner:  Becky Krapfl from Nativity Parish in Dubuque
• Past Presidents Alma Meyer, Ellen Gafney, Edna Brunkhorst, and Ann Dietrich shared ACCW history