Membership

Membership

Membership is composed of the Councils of Catholic Women in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the six Dioceses in southern California: Monterey, Fresno, Orange, San Bernardino, and San Diego.

The Board of Directors consists of the Province Director, Secretary, Treasurer (all on rotation schedule among the A/DCCWs), the A/DCCW Presidents and Spiritual Advisors, appointed officers and committee chairs.

The purpose of the Ecclesiastical Province of Los Angeles is “to unite the Catholic women of southern California in purpose, direction and action in religious, educational, legislative, social and economic fields; to stimulate greater proficiency in meeting the needs of the times; to render them assistance in these efforts.”

Membership Benefits
(Individual, Supporting and Affiliate Groups)

  • Be represented at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the United Nations, the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO), Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, and Religious Alliance Against Pornography
  • Receive the quarterly print magazine Catholic Woman and monthly e-newsletter, the President’s Pen, as well as access to all NCCW publications and resources
  • Be eligible to vote at the Annual Convention and to serve on NCCW Commissions and Committees
  • Collaborate with Catholic Relief Services, Cross Catholic Outreach, Catholic Charities, Catholic Mobilizing Network, Center of Concern’s Education for Justice and many more organizations
  • Join women across the country in monthly membership calls on current topics, such as new programs to serve the poor and vulnerable, leadership development, parliamentary procedures and so much more
  • Join with women across the country in leadership, spirituality and service and attend the NCCW Annual Convention, and participate in events such as the March for Life.
  • Receive a 10 percent discount on all merchandise ordered through our online store.
  • Access to free resources via Members Only site
  • Virtual Affiliate membership  (Individual and Supporting members only)