NCCW members approved the following resolution at the 2021 National Convention:
Healing Racism
Purpose: At the 2022 NCCW annual convention, each Province will be able to name at least one
action their councils have taken to begin reducing racism in their personal lives, in their councils
and/or in their communities.
Whereas, Racism is a sinful, learned, negative behavior of prejudice, discrimination, or
antagonism against others of a particular race or ethnicity
(https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/racism),
Whereas, Racism disrespects human life and dignity and brings injustice and illness to our
national and individual souls; and
Whereas, Racism can cause great emotional, mental, and spiritual harm to both the person
expressing this belief and those experiencing the effects of this belief.
Resolved, That all NCCW members will pray and promote the NCCW Prayer to Love: Healing
Racism (www.nccw.org —> Explore NCCW Prayer) to assist in eradicating racism and
empowering council members, through the grace of the Holy Spirit, to become missionary
disciples.
Resolved, That NCCW members educate ourselves and others by studying Open Wide Our
Hearts, The Enduring Call to Love, a Pastoral Letter found on our website, www.nccw.org
→NCCW News. The Letter, an accompanying study guide and other resources from the US
Conference of Catholic Bishops can also be found at: https://www.usccb.org/resources/studyguide-open-hearts-2019-09_0.pdf and
Resolved, That we encourage all members to invite women of all races and ethnicities to join,
become involved in our councils and to share equally in the benefits and responsibilities for the
direction and development of our councils and our communities.
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While the 2020 NCCW Convention was cancelled due to the pandemic, the Board of Directors approved the following Resolutions:
APPRECIATION OF SPIRITUAL ADVISORS
Purpose: To acknowledge and show appreciation for Spiritual Advisors
WHEREAS: The Spiritual Advisors for the National Council of Catholic Women and all its
affiliates have played an important role for Council for 100 years;
WHEREAS: There is a prayer on our website {Get Involved →Prayer } for Spiritual Advisors
and a special Spiritual Advisor Pin, available from the National Council of Catholic Women’s
store website, to recognize their unique role as Advisor;
BE IT RESOLVED: That the National Council of Catholic Women and all its affiliates
acknowledge and recognize their Spiritual Advisors as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary and
continue acknowledgement of their faithfulness and guidance into our second hundred years.
Submitted by: Kathleen Penno 2019-
2021 Spirituality Commission Chair
WALKING WITH MOMS IN NEED: A YEAR OF SERVICE
Purpose: To encourage the use of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s program –
Walking with Moms in Need: a Year of Service and receive a report of activity of this program at
the National Council of Catholic Women 2021 Convention.
WHEREAS: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is inviting parishes to join in a
nationwide effort from March 25, 2020 to March 25, 2021, in implementing their program
Walking with Moms in Need: a Year of Service (http://usccb.org/about/pro-lifeactivities/walking-with-moms-in-need.cfm);
WHEREAS: Evangelium Vitae, in its 25th year, encourages all Catholics and their parishes to
become “islands of mercy” to pregnant women and mothers and their families;
WHEREAS: The National Council of Catholic Women through its Spirituality, Leadership and
Service Commissions is collaborating with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and
developing ways to encourage the support of Walking with Moms in Need: a Year of Service;
RESOLVED The National Council of Catholic Woman and its affiliates embrace Walking with
Moms in Need: a Year of Service and continue to pray and support pregnant women and mothers
in their parishes.
RESOLVED The National Council of Catholic Women, at its 2021 Convention, receive a report
on this program from the Service Commission and encourage its members to continue to support
Walking with Moms in Need: a Year of Service.
Submitted by Mary Ann Cummins, Service Commission Chair
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Click HERE to see the three resolutions passed at the 2019 NCCW Convention in Atlanta.
Click HERE to see the resolutions passed at the 2018 NCCW Convention in Pittsburgh.
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In 2015, our own Peoria DCCW presented a resolution regarding prayer for the Persecuted Christians in the Middle East. That resolution was accepted, and you can read more on our Prayers page.
Continuing in our commitment to NCCW, we submitted another resolution in 2017 related to our efforts to lead people back to the Church. Here is the text for that and the other resolutions from the 2017 National Convention:
Return of Lapsed Catholics
Purpose: To encourage by prayer and action that lapsed Catholics come back to the practice of their faith especially invoking Jesus as “The Good Shepherd”. Whereas, Almost every Catholic family has members and friends who no longer practice the Catholic faith; and
Whereas, The Gospel message of the Good Shepherd teaches us to strive to bring “lost sheep” back into the fold;
Resolved, That NCCW members and affiliates request Masses for the intention of the return of lapsed Catholics throughout their arch/dioceses; that said Masses be publicized in arch/diocesan and parish bulletins; and that members attend said Masses whenever possible;
Resolved, That members will continue to evangelize by their example of living the joy of the Gospel and being active in the Church;
Resolved, That NCCW members and affiliates use the NCCW resource “We are Called to Witness” (www.nccw.org) and access additional resources at www.usccb.org
Submitted by Agnes Christman, Peoria DCCW
Cultural Diversity
Purpose: To celebrate the diverse gifts of the many cultures of the world as
reflected in the women of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW).
Whereas, NCCW is an organization for all Catholic women and aspires to become more culturally diverse;
Whereas, NCCW acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service thereby upholding the dignity of all women; and
Whereas, Our Blessed Mother has appeared in all cultures in the unique manifestation of that way of life;
Resolved, That NCCW members will celebrate the diverse gifts that women of all cultures bring when participating in Council meetings and programs; and
Resolved, That the Spirituality Commission will offer resources on the NCCW website and in NCCW publications with information to help members develop an appreciation of the gifts of each Council member by incorporating a celebration of cultural diversity into the NCCW structure.
Submitted by:
Beth Mahoney, Spirituality Commission Chair
with Laura Dobson and Geri Kogurt
Mentoring
Purpose: To inform the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) members of the importance of mentoring at all levels of council.
Whereas, Mentoring is a trusting relationship bringing a mentor together with a mentee offering guidance, support, and encouragement to develop the skills of the mentee;
Whereas, Mentors are needed to challenge us to grow and mature in our lives and in our faith, by listening to words and also to the heart; and
Whereas, All rings of council can benefit from mentoring relationships, helping our organization to grow and thrive;
Resolved, That NCCW will encourage the utilization of a mentoring program at all levels of the organization which encourages the mentee to act outside her comfort zone while trying new tasks; and
Resolved, That NCCW will encourage all levels of council to utilize the mentoring program by publishing articles about mentoring in Catholic Woman magazine and Connect.
Submitted by: Lindamarie Richardson Kelly, NCCW Leadership Commission Chair and the Leadership Commission
RESPITE
Purpose: To increase awareness and use of the newly revised National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) RESPITE Program to refresh caregivers in mind and spirit within our parishes.
Whereas, The RESPITE Program was designed to support, assist and renew the family caregiver, by providing trained volunteers to serve as companions for a short period of time;
Whereas, The RESPITE Program was designed to support, assist and renew the family caregiver, by providing trained volunteers to serve as companions for a short period of time;
Whereas, A parish coordinator identifies the needs, coordinates and recruits volunteers for a RESPITE Program; and
Whereas, Volunteer training programs and personal liability insurance can be offered through NCCW using the new model of NCCW’s RESPITE Program;
Resolved, That each Province promote the RESPITE Program materials within their Arch/Diocesan Councils to offer relief and renewal to the family caregiver.
Submitted by: Chris Heiderscheidt, NCCW Service Commission Chair with Joyce Scott
Legislative Advocacy
Purpose: To provide information to the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) members on the vital role Legislative Advocacy plays in shaping lives and to create awareness of our obligation as Catholics to take an active part in advocating for and supporting the making of laws that protect the common good of all.
Whereas, The Catholic Church advocates for the compassion of Christ in countless ways, including healthcare institutions, schools, charitable works and social service agencies throughout the world; and
Whereas, The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) , through Catholic Social Teaching based on our Popes’ encyclicals and Apostolic Exhortations, calls for renewed action that focuses on moral principles, the defense of life, the needs of the poor and vulnerable and the pursuit of the common good;
Resolved, That NCCW members become aware of pertinent legislative issues by signing up with their State Catholic conference, accessing the USCCB website and the sites of other Catholic agencies and organizations concerned with proposed and pending legislation; and
Resolved, That NCCW members study legislative issues, read and act on legislative alerts, becoming aware of actions taken by the USCCB that pertain to Catholic Church ethics and doctrine; and
Resolved, That NCCW members work with their local, state, and federal legislators through visits, letters, phone calls and emails to advocate for legislative processes and lawmaking that will positively impact the moral character of individuals in our society and protect human dignity.
Submitted by: Karen Painter, NCCW Legislative Advocacy Chair
United to Pray for our Country
Purpose: To promote uniting our country by praying daily for the safety of the United States and for a return to a godly nation.
Whereas, Our prayers are our most powerful weapon and there is a need to join together in prayer, united in the cause to heal our land; and
Whereas, Scripture teaches us to call upon God as found in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If thou my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their evil ways, I will hear them from heaven, and pardon their sin, and heal their land”.
Resolved, That the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) promote praying every day at a convenient time, the Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel, the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be for the intentions of the safety of the United States, protection from evil actions and a return to a godly nation; and
Resolved, That NCCW makes available these intentions and prayers on its website, www.nccw.org
Submitted by: Doris Eftink, Springfield/Cape Girardeau DCCW
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