Dubuque Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) established in 1932
Affiliated with the National Council of Catholic Women founded in 1920
The objectives of the Council shall be to unite Catholic women of Archdiocese of Dubuque:
ACCW: Seeks to stimulate spiritual and intellectual development, build community among women, and provide the opportunity for apostolic endeavors by assisting the Archbishop with his goals and programs for the Archdiocese.
To promote among its members greater devotion to Christ and His Church and to share with Mary her role in bringing others to Christ.
The Mission of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) is to provide a medium of support to enable and educate all Catholic Women of the Archdiocese of Dubuque in matters of spiritual development, leadership, and service of the Church, families, and society in the modern world, with Gospel values, Church teachings, and Tradition.
ACCW Goals
The NCCW was founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and is represented at the biannual meetings of the USCCB. NCCW is a member of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO). NCCW is a founding member and participant with the Religious Alliance against Pornography and collaborates with Catholic Relief Services and Cross Catholic Outreach.
Mission Statement:
The NCCW/ACCW acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. NCCW/ACCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the church and society in the modern world.
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