Council of Catholic Women -
Archdiocese of Washington
The Council of Catholic Women- Archdiocese of Washington (CCW-ADW) responds to the needs of the Church and society through a focus on spirituality, leadership, and service.
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Events Around
the ADW
Volunteer
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Catholic Charities seeks community-oriented, enthusiastic volunteers to work with us across our various programs. We have positions appropriate for recent grads looking to gain experience, retirees who want to keep their skills sharp, stay-at-home parents looking to set a good example for their kids, and everyone else in between.
The volunteer doctors, nurses, attorneys, mentors, ESOL instructors, food distributors, farmers, food packagers, financial services professionals, people sharing their faith, and so much more, contributed 75,141 hours of service in FY 2023.
Learn more about volunteering with Catholic Charities
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St. Maria's seeks help serving meals on Wednesdays, 5-6 pm Hickey Center, 924 G Street NW, Washington DC
Learn more about St. Maria's
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Share your companionship with Residents at the Little Sisters of the Poor.
Little Sisters of the Poor Washington DC, Jeanne Jugan Residence
4200 Harewood Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017-1554
Phone: 202-269-1831
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Learn more about volunteering or joining Association Jeanne Jugan by clicking here or sending an email.
Catholic Charities Christmas Star
through the holidays
Help Catholic Charities DC to provide meaningful gifts – from toys for children to essential items for parents – to families accessing their services.
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Every donation helps ensure that families experience the magic of Christmas, regardless of their circumstances. ​​​
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Holiday Giving Project
Montgomery County DHHS
through the holidays
Support neighbors in Montgomery County this holiday season, from Thanksgiving through the December holidays
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9 Days for Life
Join Catholics across the country
Jan. 16 - 24
Join the thousands of Catholics across the country praying for the protection of human life. Starting on January 16, participants are invited to pray for, learn about, and offer small sacrifices for the protection of human life.
Commemorate the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Shrine of St. Jude, Jan. 18, 10:30 am
Celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sunday, January 18 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass at the Shrine of St. Jude (12701 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20853) with His Eminence Robert Cardinal McElroy as the Principal Celebrant.
This year’s theme: "The Church and the Dream: Building Peace Through Justice.”
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Contact ADW Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach 301-853-4468 or  culturaldiversity@adw.org
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National Prayer Vigil for Life & Holy Hour
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 5 pm
Join the pro-life prayer vigil held on the eve of the March for Life each January since 1979. Thousands of pilgrims from across the nation pray for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life.
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Join in person at the Basilica, or watch the opening Mass live at 5 pm Eastern on EWTN or livestreamed via the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Special Note: Seminarian-led holy hours will be livestreamed during the overnight hours between 9:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. To see the full listing for the overnight hours, please click here.
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Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Parish mass or prayer at home, Jan. 22
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”:
In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.
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Wedding Anniversary Mass to Celebrate the Vocation of Marriage
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 10 am
Celebrate all couples who provide a Catholic witness to the beauty of the Sacrament of Matrimony. Couples, please register with your parish office by February 6, 2026, to attend the Mass and/or request a certificate in honor of their anniversary year.
All married couples and their families are welcome, regardless of how long you have been married. Please contact your parish office to register. The Mass will be celebrated in English and Spanish.
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