SERVICE - International Concerns Commission

 

Works of Peace, Domestic Missions, World Peace/Ethnic Understanding

 

Chair: Agnes Dynes - 651-644-9911

Works of Peace/Reconciliation: Open

Domestic Missions: Olive Hupf - 1-507-263-2705

World Peace/Ethnic Understanding: Carol Rusinko - 763-533-8809

Our Lady of Peace Cancer Home: Jo Petron - 763-424-2203

Prison Ministry: Barbara Breen - 763-788-2482

Environmental Concerns (rural life, conserve, safety): Mary Androli - 1-507-362-4655

 

Mission / Madonna Fund

 

"Madonna Brochure"

 

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

 

IMMIGRATION (International Concerns Commission)

Whereas, Persons unable to find work in their country have a right to migrate to find work for the survival of themselves and their families; and
Whereas, Immigration laws and policies in the United States have an inadequate process to legalize immigrants and reunite families facing long separations:
Resolved, That members of the St. Paul & Minneapolis Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, in concert with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will educate themselves on the issues and realities of immigration reform and seek to educate others;
Resolved, That St. Paul and Minneapolis ACCW members will advocate with direct communication to the Congress of the United States to pass comprehensive immigration reform to keep families together and free from fear of deportation with a fair system based on legal presence and legal entry; and
Resolved, That ACCW members will advocate through prayer for a just and equitable solution to the difficulties encountered by immigrants seeking a better life for themselves and their families.