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Jane Lespeska Grinde, For the Catholic Herald

Diocesan women invited to attend annual MDCCW convention

FORT ATKINSON — Women of the diocese are invited to attend the 63rd annual convention of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) to be held Wednesday, June 14, at St. Joseph Parish Hall and Church, 1660 Endl Blvd., here.

The Jefferson and Rock-Green Vicariates are hosting the one-day gathering, which begins with registration and continental breakfast at 8 a.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m. The day includes a keynote speaker, Mass, catered lunch, “shareshop,” patriotic Rosary, and silent auction.

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Jane Lepeska Grinde, For the Catholic Herald

Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women convention

BERLIN — With the theme, “Women on Fire for the Lord,” keynote speaker Marianne Skrobiak will challenge women “to witness the power of God in our lives” at the 62nd annual convention of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7 and 8, at All Saints Church here.

MDCCW President Rosa Ropers, Waunakee, invites women “to come together to celebrate, learn, and pray so we can become women who are willing to speak up for the Lord with enthusiasm and dedication.”

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Kevin Wondrash

Faith opportunities for women

Diocesan convention

BARABOO — Join Catholic women from the diocese to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) and “Find Grace through Faith, Trust, & Patience” at the annual MDCCW convention.

The Sauk Vicariate will host this event, beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20, and continuing the next day at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, 626 Hwy. 12, Baraboo.

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Jane Lepeska Grinde, For the Catholic Herald

Catholic women from diocese meet in Belmont

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Officers of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women include, from left: Carol Rogers, secretary; Rosa Ropers, president-elect; Coreen Marklein, president; Barbara Agasie, treasurer; and Carol Brennan, immediate past president. (Photo by Kathy Loy)

BELMONT — Hosted by the Grant Vicariate, the 59th annual meeting of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) focused on the theme of “Uniting Women of Faith” and brought together women from throughout the 11-county Madison Diocese to the Belmont Convention Center recently.

MDCCW President Coreen Marklein, Baraboo, presided at the convention. Jeffrey Arrowood, Somerset, founder and director of From the Abbey, gave the keynote on “Take Control of Your Life.” He also led a shareshop on evangelization.

Another shareshop was presented on foster care and resulted in more than 100 backpacks and personal items donated by MDCCW to foster children.

Individual membership approved

Women may now join the MDCCW as individual members whether or not their parish is affiliated with MDCCW as a result of action taken at the convention.

Marklein thanked the members for voting unanimously to change the constitution and by-laws to allow individual membership. Because fewer parishes have councils that provide for membership in MDCCW, the change gives all diocesan women “an opportunity to unite and share our spirituality, leadership, and service with other women of the council in the Madison Diocese.”

As a result of the change, the website for the diocesan council, www.mdccw.com, includes a new brochure and membership form.

 

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Dorothy Lepeska, For the Catholic Herald

‘Uniting Women of Faith’ theme of diocesan convention

BELMONT — The Grant Vicariate will host the 59th annual convention of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18 and 19, at the Belmont Inn and Suites Convention Center here. The theme is “Uniting Women of Faith.”

Keynote speaker will be Jeffrey Arrowood of From the Abbey. His keynote will be “Take Control of Your Life,” during which he will offer “ways for women to use their time to know God, to love Him, and to serve Him.”

 

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