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Council of Catholic Women in Denver hold convention
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: The Council of Catholic Women Call: 303-715-3187 |
By Denver Catholic Register
The Council of Catholic Women of the Archdiocese of Denver held its 84th annual convention at Holy Family Parish in Denver Aug. 21. The convention theme was “Building Community: Priesthood of the Laity.”
Welcomes were extended by Father James C. Moreno, J.C.D., pastor of Holy Family and judicial vicar; Jody Romano, CCWD president; and Edie Vigil, representing the West Denver Area host council. Students of Arrupe Jesuit High School assisted throughout the convention.
Speakers included Sister Margaret Thomas, O.P., spiritual moderator; Mary Folchert, Denver Province director, and Theresa Brophy lay director of Cursillo of the Diocese of Gallup, N.M. During the afternoon business meeting, it was reported that CCWD has donated more than $11,000 to Haiti Hunger Relief.
Hours given to the Church and community in apostolic works by CCWD members total more than 1.6 million (worth $15.9 million at $9.85 per hour). Romano gave a symbolic “check” to Father James Kleiner, CCW liaison to Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., for presentation to the prelate.
Election and installation of new officers was held. In-coming officers are: president, Lee Hemminger; vice president, Della Ray; secretary, Louise Hawkins; historian, Beverly Blanchard. Mass was celebrated by Father Kleiner. For more information about CCWD, write: 1300 S. Steele St., Denver, CO 80210 or call: 303-715-3187.
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