Who we are
The Military Council of Catholic Women reflects the visible presence of Christ in military communities by forming women in spirituality, leadership and service. As a non-profit subsidiary of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), MCCW works with military chapels across the globe, and at nearly 220 U.S. military installations, to form women in our Catholic faith.
MCCW-Worldwide is recognized and endorsed as the official women’s organization within the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. MCCW women support their military parish communities in ministry and collaborate with the chaplains according to Vatican II document, Decree on Bridging of the Laity. In his message to women, Pope Paul VI, at the solemn ceremonies marking the end of the Second Vatican Council said
“…the hour is coming, in fact has come, when the vocation of women is being achieved in its fullness, the hour in which woman acquires in the world an influence, an effect and a power never hitherto achieved. That is why, at this moment, when the human race is going so deep in transformation, women impregnated with the spirit of the gospel can do so much to aid mankind in not falling. Women, you who know how to make the truth sweet, tender, and accessible, make it your task to bring the spirit of this council into institutions, schools, homes, and daily life.”
In response to the decree, MCCW- Worldwide strives to provide the processes and programs to put this message into effect.
They include:
Spiritual Enrichment
Promote spiritual enrichment of Catholic women within the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.
Bridging the Gap
The organization of a communication network among military Catholic women, bridging the gap created by frequent moves.
Ministry
Coordinate ministries of Catholic women on military installations within the Archdiocese.
Serve His People
The opportunity for Catholic women to respond to their Baptismal commitment to serve the people of God in the spirit of the gospel and to promote the call of the laity as documented by Vatican II.
Leadership Development
Develop leadership potential and skills through annual training conferences, workshops, and institutes.
Spiritual Goals
The spiritual nature and goals of this organization will always take precedence over procedural and organization format.
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Join us as we grow in faith with his Excellency Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Archdiocese of the Military Services Clergy and our keynote speaker, renowned author and television personality Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle.
