Visitation Council of Catholic Women

The purpose of this non-profit organization shall be to unite the women of the parish community in purpose, direction and action for religious, social, educational and charitable endeavors. 

The Joliet Diocese Council of Catholic Women (JDCCW) encompasses seven counties with 125 parishes divided into six Deaneries. The East DuPage Deanery, of which Visitation CCW is an affiliate, consists of the CCWs in 26 parishes. The deanery has a board consisting of elected officers and appointed chairpersons whose duties are to assist the individual parish CCW organizations as well as act as liaison between the Diocesan and parish CCWs.

For more information, visit www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ccw

The National Council of Catholic Women

The National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) is an organization consisting of over 5,000 Catholic women’s affiliates representing hundreds of thousands Catholic women countrywide. It was founded in 1920 at the request of the United States Catholic bishops. Today, NCCW is composed of affiliated parish women’s groups, diocesan and national organizations, as well as supporting members. The organization acts through these affiliates to support, empower and educate Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. The NCCW assists the affiliated organizations through publications, field services, workshops, institutions, and conventions. It provides national and international representation and voice for Catholic women.

For more information, visit www.nccw.org