SPIRITUALITY - Family Concerns Commission

 

Respect Life, Media Resources, Family Life and Education, Religious Recognition, Military

 

Chair: Mary Alice Hargarten - 952-473-9266

Respect Life: Jean Buchman - 651-633-1560

Media Resources: Muriel Failor - 651-405-0459

Religious Recognition: Theresa Cermak - 763-786-7051

Family Life Education: Harriet Taus - 612-521-3031

Military Resources: Mary Ann Maggi - 651-771-9976

 

PRO LIFE LINKS REPORT/VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

“Women supporting LIFE from conception to natural death.”

The ACCW Pro Life Links Program is an accounting of alternatives to abortion activities within this Archdiocese through affiliated Council of Catholic Women. This program was established to provide direct aid to women and children in need. Donations may be sent directly to pro-life organizations or to the ACCW office to be disbursed as designated. Money sent to ACCW without a designation will be disbursed to the Archdiocesan Life Fund coordinated by the Respect Life Office.

Please download and print the Life Links form HERE .

ACCW ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS 2011 - 2013

90TH ANNIVERSARY OF NCCW

Whereas, The National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) was founded on March 4, 1920, “... to give Catholic women of the country a common voice and an instrument for united action ... and to ensure proper representation on national committees and movements affecting religious and moral well-being ... and to stimulate the work of existing Catholic women’s organizations to greater service and usefulness in meeting the needs of our times” (NCCW: The First 75 Years, Ruth L. O’Halloran); and Whereas, NCCW has continued to carry this vision forth in its work; Resolved, That in celebration of the 90th anniversary of NCCW’s founding, the St. Paul & Minneapolis Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) encourage its membership to renew their commitment to NCCW’s Mission Statement: The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. NCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world. Click to view or download all Resolutions

 

FAMILY HEALTH (Family Concerns Commission)

Whereas, The health of our children and families is of great concern today;
Resolved, That ACCW members choose healthy life styles by including exercise in our daily routines, avoiding the use of tobacco, and making nutritious food and drink choices.