Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women

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

This could be used as a template to make placemats for events at your parish/cluster to let people know of the benefits of ACCW/NCCW.


 

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.

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 "Holy Women of the Visitation".  For more information, go to:  https://www.archwomensconference.org/.

2021 ACCW Annual Meeting held on October 23.

The 2021 ACCW Convention/Annual Meeting was held on October 23, 2021 at Holy Trinity Parish in Protivin, IA.  It was a wonderful opportunity for its members to gather 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 in the amount of $1,000, which he designated for Seminary Education
• A presentation of a check in the amount of $1000 for the 2022 Archdiocesan Beauty In Christ Women’s Conference 
• The keynote talk, “RAISE Awareness and Hope,” was presented by author Virginia Pillars, who addressed mental health concerns in light of her life experiences
• The Bylaws were amended as presented
• Announcement of the Our Lady of Good Counsel Award winner:  Rose Ann Jero from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Marshalltown

• 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.
 

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 Organisations (WUCWO). We are a voice for the women of the Dubuque Archdiocese to speak and act as a unit on matters of mutual interest.