Cincinnati Catholic Women
With our long and rich heritage that began in 1917 in the basement of Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati Catholic Women has grown to a membership of nearly 150. Providing a nurturing environment, our organization offers an opportunity for women to gather with other Catholic women and share their faith, talents and friendship all while giving back to the community.

2011-2012 Board:
Carol Helmick, President
Pat Evans, Vice-President
Anne Flottman , Treasurer
Sue Visconti, Recording Secretary
Members at Large:
Ursula Hassel, Kathy Hosking, Erin Chesar, Katherine Miller, Janet Buening,
Judy Fey, Shannon O’Toole, Rosemary Reyering

Cincinnati Catholic Women brings a long history of service to the community that dates back to 1917 when members met in the basement of Good Samaritan Hospital to provide aid for the war effort. Since that time, the organization has grown to a diverse membership of nearly 150 Christian women who wish to share in spiritual growth, personal development, volunteerism, philanthropic endeavors and friendships through personal involvement in projects and activities that benefit women and children in our community. In sharing our faith and talents through philanthropic endeavors and personal involvement in projects and activities, we form lasting friendships and find individual fulfillment.

Cincinnati Catholic Women offer members a way to celebrate their religion, develop and nurture friendships and give back to the community. Whether it’s through our monthly meetings held (September-May) that often feature a local guest speaker to talk about the spiritual side of our lives or explore the history of the church, the meetings are always lively and engaging; or through our community involvement that includes collecting toiletries for a shelter, delivering healthy snacks to an inner city school or providing a breakfast and special activities for a women’s shelter, or knitting blankets for young mothers, our members find fulfillment in giving back to the community. Our card parties in the spring and fall also provide financial support to Healing Connections. Our members also assist in fund raising efforts (the Rusty Ball, the Pennies from Heaven raffle, the Catholic Telegraph ad and the Kroger card program) that help us generate money for the Continuing with Confidence scholarship. All these activities bring us together as Catholic Women of all ages, from all walks of life, from all neighborhoods. To accommodate busy schedules, there is no minimum amount of meetings you must attend, but we strongly encourage members to take advantage of the spiritual and social opportunities our meetings and activities offer.

“Bringing Spiritual Food for Thought...”

For the remainder of 2009, Cincinnati Catholic Women will offer a variety of guest speakers both at the monthly meetings. Join us to learn more about your faith and yourself.



“Offering women of all ages spiritual growth, philanthropic endeavors, volunteerism and friendship through personal involvement in projects and activities with a focus on women and children in our community.”

As a spiritual organization…
our goals are the same today as they were in 1917 - to focus on spiritual growth and offer a welcoming environment where women can gather and enjoy each other’s company and share the common bond of religion. Monthly meetings are on the third Monday of each month September through June. This year, there will be a combination of guest speakers and tours of local religious facilities.


As a fundraising organization…
we host special events that appeal to a broad audience and help us raise necessary funds for our philanthropic endeavors. We will have two card parties at the CCW House October 30, 2008 and April 23, 2009. Everyone is welcome to play cards or games, and enjoy an afternoon of games, raffles; lunch and fun are welcome to attend. The fall fundraiser will be November 22 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center with the Rusty Griswolds providing the entertainment. In 2009, we will have a “Non Event - Event” where $2,500 will be raffled off.


As a social organization…
We have Monday Marathon Bridge, weekly craft circles, book club discussions, bunko nights, special outings and our annual Christmas Tea at our home in North Avondale.

As a provider organization …
We reach out and help our community by supporting education and organizations that help women and children in need. Currently our efforts are making a difference with Catholic Residential Services, Healing Connection, and St. Francis Seraph School and in support of scholarships for women returning to college to earn a degree.


As a working organization with personal involvement…
You can be as involved in a variety of ways and do it when your time permits. We do ask our members to try to support our fundraisers and attend, at least, four meetings per year. If rolling up your sleeves and getting involved fulfills you needs, there are several activities. Like delivering Thanksgiving dinners to shut-ins, providing healthy snacks to a local inner-city school, collecting toiletries for a shelter, or tutoring at a local school.

CCW - why not share your faith with others?



Our home is located in North Avondale where we gather for our monthly card party, committee meetings, sewing circle, book clubs, lectures and small special events and social activities. We invite you to join us for a meeting and see if membership fills your individual needs. You can contact Suzy at 891-1965 should you want more information on meetings.