ABOUT US
A visible presence for Christ in military communities
ABOUT US
A Visible Presence for Christ in Military Communities
ABOUT US
A Visible Presence for Christ in Military Communities
Our Ministry
MCCW connects, unites, and inspires military women around the world to grow in their Catholic faith.
MCCW connects, unites, and inspires military women around the world to grow in their Catholic faith.
As the official women’s ministry of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, we welcome all U.S. military-affiliated women to be a part of our community. Whether you are active duty, a veteran, a military dependent, assigned to an embassy, DoD adjacent, or you love someone who is, you belong here.
Our Ministry
MCCW connects, unites, and inspires military women around the world to grow in their Catholic faith.
As the official women’s ministry of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, we welcome all U.S. military-affiliated women to be a part of our community. Whether you are active duty, a veteran, a military dependent, assigned to an embassy, DoD adjacent, or you love someone who is, you belong here.
Seven regions – five in the US, one in Europe, and one in Asia
Seven regions – five in the United States, one in Europe, and one in Asia
Your local military chapel, parish, or your group of friends can use MCCW programs, tools, and resources to grow women’s ministry programs that understand and support the unique needs of military women.
Our History
MCCW has been connecting, uniting, and inspiring women for more than 65 years.
MCCW has been connecting, uniting, and inspiring women for more than 65 years.
Founded in Europe, the original mission then, which continues to be the mission today, is to support women on their faith journey by being a resource to Catholic military women worldwide.
1,800,000
Catholics in military families supported by MCCW
3,700
Catholic women digitally joined by the MCCW network of support
Our History
MCCW has been connecting, uniting, and inspiring women for more than 65 years.
Founded in Europe, the original mission continues today –to support women on their faith journey by being a resource to Catholic military-affiliated women worldwide.
OUR PATRONESS
A powerful intercessor, and
mediator on our behalf
Composed by the Most Reverend Robert J. Dwyer, D.D. (1908-1976), then Bishop of Reno, for the 33rd national convention of the National Council of Catholic Women, one of the organizations that helped found MCCW in the 1950s.
Lord of heavenly wisdom, Who has given us your own Mother Mary to be our guide and Counselor in this our lives, Grant that in all things we may have the grace to seek maternal instruction and to profit by it in humility and love. O Mother of Good Counsel, Patroness of the Military Council of Catholic Women, help us to understand and fulfill the mind and will of your Divine Son, Jesus Christ.
Under the blessing of the Father, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, may we be responsible and intelligent daughters of the Church. May we labor in the spirit of renewal to realize more perfectly the Kingdom of God here below, as the only true preparation for our share in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Amen.
Mary, under the title Our Lady of Good Counsel, is the Patroness of MCCW. In all our work, MCCW leaders look to the Mother of God for guidance and a better understanding of her Son’s will for our lives and our ministry.
In this image, the figures represent Mother and Child after returning from the temple where Mary heard the sad prophecy of Simeon. Mary’s eyes are half-veiled as though she were lost in contemplation, taking counsel with her God. The little Child does not return the gaze of the beholder, as happens in so many pictures; instead, He draws our eyes upward to Mary as if to tell us to look for Counsel there, in the very Seat of Wisdom. If Our Blessed Mother is willing to ask her Son to work miracles to let us know of her motherly concern, Our Lady of Good Counsel is undoubtedly ready to speak words of advice and instruction to help us over the hurdles of our daily lives.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us.
The feast day for Our Lady of Good Counsel is April 26th. We invite you to pray the novena with us starting April 17. However, this prayer can be started anytime and for any reason. Our Lady of Good Counsel is always watching over and interceding on our behalf.
Our Patroness
A powerful intercessor, and mediator on our behalf
Composed by the Most Reverend Robert J. Dwyer, D.D. (1908-1976), then Bishop of Reno, for the 33rd national convention of the National Council of Catholic Women, one of the organizations that helped found MCCW in the 1950s.
Lord of heavenly wisdom, Who has given us your own Mother Mary to be our guide and Counselor in this our lives, Grant that in all things we may have the grace to seek maternal instruction and to profit by it in humility and love. O Mother of Good Counsel, Patroness of the Military Council of Catholic Women, help us to understand and fulfill the mind and will of your Divine Son, Jesus Christ.
Under the blessing of the Father, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, may we be responsible and intelligent daughters of the Church. May we labor in the spirit of renewal to realize more perfectly the Kingdom of God here below, as the only true preparation for our share in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Amen.
Mary, under the title Our Lady of Good Counsel, is the Patroness of MCCW. In all our work, MCCW leaders look to the Mother of God for guidance and a better understanding of her Son’s will for our lives and our ministry.
In this image, the figures represent Mother and Child after returning from the temple where Mary heard the sad prophecy of Simeon. Mary’s eyes are half-veiled as though she were lost in contemplation, taking counsel with her God. The little Child does not return the gaze of the beholder, as happens in so many pictures; instead, He draws our eyes upward to Mary as if to tell us to look for Counsel there, in the very Seat of Wisdom. If our Blessed Mother is willing to ask her Son to work miracles to let us know of her motherly concern, Our Lady of Good Counsel is undoubtedly ready to speak words of advice and instruction to help us over the hurdles of our daily lives.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us.
The Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) was created by Pope John Paul II in 1985 to provide the Catholic Church’s full range of pastoral ministries and spiritual services to those in the United States Armed Forces.
As the officially recognized and endorsed women’s organization of the AMS, MCCW-Worldwide remains committed to upholding the values, standards, and expectations of our Archdiocese. We maintain a close relationship with Archbishop Broglio, and our four AMS Auxiliary Bishops, Bishop Spencer, Bishop Buckon, Bishop Muhm, and Bishop Coffey. Each Auxiliary Bishop has a designated area of responsibility which seamlessly integrates into our MCCW regions. In addition, Bishop Buckon serves as our Episcopal Moderator and Father Eric Albertson serves as our Spiritual Moderator. We are grateful for their extra efforts as we grow in faith and outreach.
The Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) was created by Pope John Paul II in 1985 to provide the Catholic Church’s full range of pastoral ministries and spiritual services to those in the United States Armed Forces.
As the officially recognized and endorsed women’s organization of AMS, MCCW-Worldwide remains committed to upholding the values, standards, and expectations of our archdiocese. We maintain a close relationship with Archbishop Broglio, and our AMS Auxiliary Bishops, Bishop Spencer, Bishop Buckon, Bishop Muhm, and Bishop Coffey. Each Auxiliary Bishop has a designated area of responsibility which seamlessly integrates into our MCCW regions.
Our Team
MCCW is blessed to have a team of dedicated volunteers around the world united by their shared Catholic faith and their connection to the U.S. military.
The worldwide board oversees the daily operations of MCCW. From planning events to serving our women, creating resources to provide our local community groups, and managing expenses for the organization’s operations, this team of women volunteers their time to serve each other and the military community.
Our Team
MCCW is blessed to have a team of dedicated volunteers around the world united by their shared Catholic faith and their connection to the U.S. military.
The worldwide board oversees the daily operations of MCCW. From planning events to serve our women, creating resources to provide to our local community groups, and managing expenses for the organization’s operations, this team of women volunteer their time to serve each other and the military community.
Greetings from Wright Patterson AFB, OH! This is Joan’s family’s last PCS with the USAF and what a ride it has been. Joan’s husband is in his 32nd year serving our great nation. She loves volunteering for MCCW and her current title is Director of Finance. Joan and her husband have 3 grown children, one grandson, and are learning how to become empty-nesters. Joan works part-time at Wright State University Campus Ministry, and thoroughly enjoys her work there. Since MCCW has been a tax-exempt organization since 2013, her long-term goal is for MCCW to be able to fully access the benefits that come with tax-exemption. Joan’s favorite saints are: St. Joan of Arc and St. John Paul II.
