CALENDAR of EVENTS
2026
Feb 1 Pax Christi Nominations being accepted
March 28 SDCCW Board Meeting. OLPH in Whittlesey . Mass at 9 am (W5409 Whittlesey Ave.)
April 11 South Central Deanery Spring Board meeting - St Anthony's of Padua, Park Falls
May 15 Mary Jane Morancyk Hennessy Scholarship due
June 1 Pax Christi Nominations due June 1, 2026
June 1 SDCCW Golden Rose Award nominations due
July 23-24 Diocese of Superior CCW Annual Convention ~ Immaculate Conception, New Richmond
Feb 1 Pax Christi Nominations being accepted
March 28 SDCCW Board Meeting. OLPH in Whittlesey . Mass at 9 am (W5409 Whittlesey Ave.)
April 11 South Central Deanery Spring Board meeting - St Anthony's of Padua, Park Falls
May 15 Mary Jane Morancyk Hennessy Scholarship due
June 1 Pax Christi Nominations due June 1, 2026
June 1 SDCCW Golden Rose Award nominations due
July 23-24 Diocese of Superior CCW Annual Convention ~ Immaculate Conception, New Richmond
Mary Jane Morancyk Hennessey Scholarship
~ Mary Werner, SDCCW Scholarship Chair
Due May 15, 2026
The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will award (4) $1000 scholarships to women completing their second year of post high school education or continuing their education for career advancement or returning to the work field.
Applications may be obtained by downloading pdf from link below or contacting:
SDCCW Scholarship Committee, Mary Werner
5490 County Road O, Medford WI 54451
Telephone: 715-748-4709
email: [email protected]
The Committee will notify the winners by phone or email.
Applications must be received no later than May 15th
~ Mary Werner, SDCCW Scholarship Chair
Due May 15, 2026
The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will award (4) $1000 scholarships to women completing their second year of post high school education or continuing their education for career advancement or returning to the work field.
Applications may be obtained by downloading pdf from link below or contacting:
SDCCW Scholarship Committee, Mary Werner
5490 County Road O, Medford WI 54451
Telephone: 715-748-4709
email: [email protected]
The Committee will notify the winners by phone or email.
Applications must be received no later than May 15th
| scholarship_application_2026.pdf |
PAX CHRISTI NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED STARTING FEBURARY 1, 2026
Attn: Ladies groups/Council of Catholic Women's groups: The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women invites every parish of the Diocese to actively participate in this program by submitting one nominee from your parish. This award is presented by the Bishop of the Diocese of Superior to recognize and honor a catholic woman in each of our five deaneries with remarkable dedication and contributions in their respective parishes. Starting February 1, 2026, applications and additional information will be made available to parishes within the Diocese of Superior and may be found on the Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women website:
https://sdccw-wisconsin.weebly.com
Nominations are due by June 1, 2026
Jane Schiszik, Pax Christi Committee Chair
Phone: 715-965-8237
email: [email protected]
| pax_christi_nomination_form.pdf |
| pax_christi_procedure_for_parish_ccw.pdf |
| pax_christi_procedure.pdf |
| pax_christi_history___gen_procedure.pdf |
| pax_christi_guidelines_for_writing_a_dossier.pdf |
| pax_christi_example_dossiers.pdf |
Dear Directors of Religious Education and Youth Ministers,
The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women has initiated a program entitled, “The Golden Rose Award Program!”
The goal of the program is to recognize and promote the value of young women who make a difference in their parish and community.
The SDCCW is asking that you consider nominating a young lady – high school age student, from your parish that is active in parish and community activities.
The award recognizes one girl, nominated from a parish, whose lifestyle exemplifies the mission statement of the National Council of Catholic Women reflected by actions of Spirituality, Leadership, and Service.
Criteria for nomination:
These young ladies will be honored at a luncheon with Bishop Powers during the SDCCW Annual Convention at Immaculate Conception in New Richmond on July 24, 2026, Bishop Powers will be presenting the nominees with the Golden Rose Award and an Individual Student Membership in the National Council of Catholic Women.
Attached is a Nomination Form for you to submit.
Deadline is June 1, 2026
Thank you for your support with this program and in helping recognize the good works of the youth in your parish.
Please contact Bridgette Adler, Committee Chair and Southwest Deanery Council of Catholic Women President, with any questions: [email protected]
or phone: 1-612-396-4574.
link to google fillable application form: https://tinyurl.com/GoldenRose2026
The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women has initiated a program entitled, “The Golden Rose Award Program!”
The goal of the program is to recognize and promote the value of young women who make a difference in their parish and community.
The SDCCW is asking that you consider nominating a young lady – high school age student, from your parish that is active in parish and community activities.
The award recognizes one girl, nominated from a parish, whose lifestyle exemplifies the mission statement of the National Council of Catholic Women reflected by actions of Spirituality, Leadership, and Service.
Criteria for nomination:
- A young woman high school age student residing within the Diocese of Superior.
- who exhibits leadership skills.
- is involved in a service project(s).
- is a practicing Catholic who attends week-end Mass regularly.
- exhibits a level of spirituality reflected by her prayer life.
These young ladies will be honored at a luncheon with Bishop Powers during the SDCCW Annual Convention at Immaculate Conception in New Richmond on July 24, 2026, Bishop Powers will be presenting the nominees with the Golden Rose Award and an Individual Student Membership in the National Council of Catholic Women.
Attached is a Nomination Form for you to submit.
Deadline is June 1, 2026
Thank you for your support with this program and in helping recognize the good works of the youth in your parish.
Please contact Bridgette Adler, Committee Chair and Southwest Deanery Council of Catholic Women President, with any questions: [email protected]
or phone: 1-612-396-4574.
link to google fillable application form: https://tinyurl.com/GoldenRose2026
| 2024_golden_rose_cover_letter.pdf |
| 2024_golden_rose_nomination_form.pdf |
