Arlington Diocesan Council of Catholic Women at 12018 Cheviot Dr., Herndon, VA 20170 US - Letter from the President

Dear Ladies of the Arlington Diocese: I feel privileged to be a member of The Arlington Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (ADCCW). We are committed to helping you in conjunction with the diocese and the Office of Family Life in every possible way to meet the ever-growing needs of women in the parishes. ADCCW with the blessing of Bishop Loverde continues to develop meaningful programs based on surveys and feedback to meet the needs of Catholic Women throughout the Diocese- educational and spirituality tools for the “Women In the Pew”. Currently ADCCW provides programs on the Three Women Doctors of the Church and study guides (includes study, prayer, and spiritual renewal), Celebrating the Uniqueness of the Woman and the Feminine Genius—based on Pope John Paul II, Couple Spirituality, Day/Morning of Reflection Discerning Your Vocation, “Divine Mercy at Our Doorstep” Evangelium Vitae, Familiaris Consortio, Finding Balance in the Midst of Chaos, Life Choices, Maturing with Grace, Spiritual Friendships, Stress Management, Theology of the Body, Time Management-Where is God in My Life? (Please see provided list of programs). ADCCW and the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW), work together to develop materials to nurture women’s spirituality with authentic catholic teaching. ADCCW is on the cutting edge with six DVD’s-- Feminine Spirituality and the Women Doctors of the Church-, John Paul II and His New Instruction On the Faith by Father Richard Hogan, A Practical Application of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body by Gerri Laird, Evangelium Vitae –The Gospel of Life –Dr John Bruchalski and Liz Schiavone—A Contraception Conversion Story –Dr Marie Anderson M.D. of the Tepeyac Family Center and Celebrating the Feminine Identity--Our Cultural Need for Authentic Women's Voices--Camille De Blasi Pauley DVD. Please visit ADCCW’s website home.catholicweb.com/ADCCW for upcoming events and information. ADCCW is a member organization of the NCCW, which was formed by the American Bishops in 1920, to support and educate catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service. Today NCCW is the recognized voice of U.S. catholic women and represent them at national and international forums. NCCW has a strong history of inspiring women with outstanding role models. For example Mother Theresa was the keynote speaker at the 1960 NCCW Convention. In September three members from the Arlington Diocese & Vicar General & ADCCW moderator Fr Frank Ready attended the NCCW Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Congratulation to Wendy Sellier for her success as the Baltimore Province Director  for the past two years.

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