Volunteer Appreciation Event CANCELED

 Hello Sisters & Brothers in Christ,

It is with sadness that I announce formally the cancellation of the annual DCCW Volunteer Appreciation Mass & Luncheon that had been scheduled for April 30th.  Our board of directors convened via conference call last night to discuss this issue at length.  While the idea of postponing the event also came up, there is simply too much uncertainty as to when activities in our parishes and diocese will return to normal.  Any parish that has already sent in registration will have their payments returned, when we can access the mail at Spalding Pastoral Center.  We plan to hold our regular event in April of NEXT year, and we hope to make up for lost time! 

My heart breaks, because this is the Centennial year of the National Council of Catholic Women.  Please know that we are exploring ways to still commemorate this special year.  We will put out a spring newsletter in early May, and our Biennial Diocesan Convention is still on the calendar for Saturday October 10th, at St. Louis Church in Princeton.  More details will come out in the coming months.

As members of the Body of Christ, we remain connected in spirit.  Our prayers are with everyone across the Diocese of Peoria in these final days of Lent, and we will be rejoicing with you throughout the Easter season.

Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us.

Kim Padan, President

and all members of the Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

Board of Directors