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.
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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Black History Month Annual Mass
Share, Learn, and Celebrate
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Upper Marlboro, Md., 4:15 pm
Join with the St. Joseph community for praise and worship as well as the mass led by Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr., auxiliary bishop of Washington.
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Praise and worship — 4:15 pm
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Mass — 5 pm ​
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Learn more about Bishop Campbell
In Total Praise: Our Healing Witness to Christ's Peace
Stations of the Cross via Zoom
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Arlington, Va., March 2, 6:45 pm
Minkisi ministry invites you to gather for a virtual Stations of the Cross prayer service in contemplative prayer, scripture readings, gospel music and reflection for all.
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Minkisi is an interracial, contemplative prayer, action and African American heritage ministry at Our Lady Queen of Peace.
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Our Lady Queen of Peace
Lenten Day of Reflection
Pope Francis Center
Landover Hills, MD, March 14, 9:30 am
Prepare for Lent with a day of reflection at the Pope Francis Center in Landover Hills, MD on March 14, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm.
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Supporting those living with mental illness their family members, friends, and supporters, the day includes Eucharistic Adoration, praying the rosary, and celebrating Mass. Lunch, refreshments, and a viewing of USCCB's video Healing and Hope: A Catholic Response to Mental Health will follow.
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Rosary & Mass for those living with mental illness, their family members, friends, supporters
Pope Francis Center
Landover Hills, MD, Second Saturdays, 11 am
Support those living with mental illness as well as their family members, friends, and supporters with this monthly rosary and mass.
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Find healing and hope in this monthly rosary and mass, an opportunity to refresh one's hope, strength, and courage along this lifelong journey. To attend virtually, contact the Deaf and Disabilities ministry by email, specialneedsministry@adw.org, or phone, 301-853-4560/301-200-5430 VP.
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Remembering Sr. Thea Bowman
Holy Family Roman Catholic Church
Hillcrest Heights, Md. March 23, 9 am
Remember Sr. Thea Bowman on the 26th anniversary of her death. The Friends of Sister Thea Bowman Prayer Group are hosting a day of Mass, Eucharistic adoration and learning facilitated by Rubina Mason of St. Camillus.
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Continental breakfast and lunch are included. Support the events with a free will offering.
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Mass, adoration, and confessions — 9 am
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Program — 10-2 pm
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Guadalupe Radio Network
2026 Fishers of Men Dinner
Kenwood Golf & Country Club
Bethesda, Md., April. 18, 7 pm
Experience an unforgettable evening of faith, fellowship, and mission as we support Catholic radio across the DMV.
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Be inspired by our keynote speaker, Msgr. Roger J. Landry, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies and beloved EWTN contributor. His words will ignite your heart as we celebrate, connect, and cast the nets wide for Christ!
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Learn more about WMET 1160 AM/103.1 FM, the Catholic radio source for the DMV