The Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) invites women of the diocese to attend the 69th annual gathering on Tuesday, June 18, at St. James Church, 1204 St. James Ct., Madison, with an optional social event the evening before for men and women.
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Women focus on Eucharist at convention
In her opening remarks to the women attending the 68th convention of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women on June 27, President Linda Ripp said, “I love the theme of ‘Quilted Together in the Eucharist’.”
Women invited to learn more about the Eucharist at MDCCW convention
Linda Ripp, president of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW), invites women of the diocese to gather Tuesday, June 27, at St. Clement Church and hall, 135 S. Washington St., Lancaster, for its 68th convention to pray, socialize, and learn how other parishes are celebrating the Eucharist, charitable works, service, and prayerful celebrations.
In-person MDCCW convention returns
Holy water and blessed salt were among the items in the gift bags for the women participating in the 67th gathering of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) held at All Saints Church in Berlin last month.
MDCCW hosts ordination reception
As part of its mission to support the Bishop and priests of the diocese, the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) has sponsored and hosted the ordination reception at St. Maria Goretti Church for over ten years. This year’s event was for the ordination of Fr. Matthew Pearson.
MDCCW sponsors Boxes of Joy
BARABOO — Through its service commission, headed by Coreen Marklein, the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) is sponsoring another year of Boxes of Joy to provide gifts to children “who wish for just one gift.”
MDCCW convention: Finding joy in chaos
MADISON — “Why talk about chaos when everyone wants to talk about joy?” asked Jeanne Ewing who spoke virtually at the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) convention in June.
Women come together virtually in faith
Canceled last year because of the pandemic, this year’s convention coincided with the 75th anniversary of the diocese while celebrating the 101st anniversary of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW).
2021 MDCCW convention to be virtual
WAUNAKEE — Women of the diocese are asked to save the date of Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for an abbreviated virtual convention of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW).
In announcing the shortened virtual event to replace the annual convention, the planning committee said, “The West Dane Vicariate is looking forward to welcoming you to our 2021 conference this summer. We missed seeing you last June, but promise to make 2021 a conference to remember as we celebrate 100 years (actually 101 by now), safe from COVID-19, and thanking God for who we are and what we do.”
Online event
The online event “is geared to be uplifting and encouraging while celebrating all that women have done in the Madison diocese to make our world a better place,” said Rosa Ropers, president of the West Dane Vicariate CCW (Council of Catholic Women), this year’s host.Convention postponed until 2021 for women
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| MDCCW officers to be elected this year include, from left: Judy Lyons, president-elect, succeeds Bernadette Schaefer as MDCCW president; Katie Crosby continues as treasurer; and Linda Ripp is a candidate for president-elect. This year’s election will take place virtually as will the installation of officers by Msgr. Duane Moellenberndt, MDCCW spiritual advisor, left. (Jane Lepeska Grinde photo) |
MADISON — “Five years ago, at the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) Convention in Orlando, it became my dream to celebrate the 100th anniversary of NCCW at our diocesan convention in 2020,” said Bernadette Schaefer, Lancaster, who is in her final year as president of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW).
“Now, instead,” she wrote in the MDCCW newsletter, “I have to announce that our convention and celebration have been cancelled.”
With concerns about the health and safety of its members during this pandemic, the MDCCW board voted by email to cancel the annual convention scheduled for June 13 in Cross Plains. The board will meet virtually May 16 to elect officers and conduct other business which is allowed during times of crisis.
Much accomplished
The June convention was to be the 66th annual convention. During those 66 years, area Catholic women have participated in countless activities at their parish, vicariate, and diocesan levels.
Add 34 years to that for the 100 years of organized activities of the NCCW, and the result is countless charitable projects in this country and internationally, said Schaefer.