Council of Catholic Women -
Archdiocese of Washington
The Council of Catholic Women- Archdiocese of Washington responds to the needs of the Church and society through a focus on spirituality, leadership, and service. The CCW-ADW hosts service events, liturgies, educational conferences and more.
Pray with us
Nightly Phone Rosary
8 PM, 7 days a week
Dial (605) 468-8016 357090#
Since September 2018, the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) has been hosting a nightly Rosary call for the healing of the Church, healing and for callers’ personal intentions.
All (men, women, children, non-CCW members) are welcome to join us any night of the week -- or every night of the week!
Maybe once a month on your birthdate? Please join us at 8:00 p.m. as we read meditations on the Rosary’s mysteries and pray together.
Upcoming Events
A Sign of Hope
Feb 3 - Feb. 28
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Relive Saint John Paul II's 1987 visit to New Orleans. See photos and objects from the Shrine's collection and from Xavier University's archives
Amazing Grace
Sunday, Feb. 16
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Learn about the UK abolitionist campaign led by William Wilberforce and how one slave ship captain converted to Christianity
Viewing -- 2 - 4:30 p.m.
North Conference room
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Questions? Contact Lydia Clegg or Anthony Arreago-Cacao
Answer a call
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
Donate
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The Little Sisters of the Poor at the Jeanne Jugan Residence serve the elderly poor of every race and religion in the Washington D.C. area. Businesses and individuals can donate needed items such as food, personal care items and office supplies.
Download the Jeanne Jugan Residence list of currently needed supplies
Donations can be dropped off at the front desk, Little Sisters of the Poor/Jeanne Jugan Residence, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017. Contact the residence, 202-269-1831 or email, mswashington@littlesistersofthepoor.org
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Catholic Charities Care Packages are a meaningful and flexible volunteer project for groups or individuals that want to support Catholic Charities clients and programs. Our programs have developed wish lists of care packs they hope to give each client that enters their program.
Find the care pack wishlists
A Sign of Hope: Exhibit Inauguration
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m.
Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Eucharistic adoration -- 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be available
Annual ADW Mass celebrating Black History Month
Saturday, Feb. 22
Church of the Incarnation
Praise and worship -- 9:30 a.m.
Mass -- 10 a.m.
Fellowship -- 11:15 a.m.
Relics of the Passion Saturday, March 8
Holy Cross Church
Mass -- 8:30 a.m.
Reconciliation -- 9 - 10 a.m.
Meditation, Veneration, Eucharistic Adoration: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Recurring events
Walking with Purpose (SO MUCH MORE THAN A BIBLE STUDY). --St. Rafael's Parish Daytime and evening weekly group sessions are starting on September 18 & 19. This year’s theme “keeping in balance”. Thursday mornings, 9:45-11:30 am - in person Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30 pm - hybrid (virtual, with in-person meetings once a month) Register by August 28th!! For questions or more information, call or email Janice Frankford, (206) 661-2972 or jwfrankford@yahoo.com
Weekday Joshua Bible Study --St. Rafael's Parish Tuesday Mornings 10:00 -12:00 Noon Location TBA September 10 - November 26 Tuesday Mornings 10:30 - 12:00 Noon on ZOOM September 10 - November 26 This 12-week study is available from Tan Books. For further information or to register, contact Jackie Murphy jackiefmurphy@comcast.net or 301-807-2369.
Evening Bible Study for the 2024-2025 School Year --St. Rafael's Parish When: Thursday evenings 7:30 - 9:00 PM via ZOOM Emails with supplemental materials and reminder emails with zoom link will be sent out closer to each session. Everyone is welcome. Questions you can email Terry Salsgiver, tsalsgiver@comcast.net The First session is August 29; please purchase your materials in advance. New link: https://ascensionpress.com/collections/acts-the-spread-of -the-kingdom#study-materials 1 year access to videos and online workbook is available for $6.95