For Immediate Release Washington, D.C February 18, 2015 — National Council of Catholic Women decries 50 Shades of Grey and Offers New Domestic Violence Resource. For more information, please contact Laraine Bennett at 703-224-0990 or lbennett@nccw.org

Please check with your pastors if this is being offered in your parish. For 24 hours on March 13-14, the faithful will be offered the opportunity for Confession and Eucharistic Adoration in parishes designated by Bishops in their respective dioceses. It is thought, as possible, the 24-hour period could conclude on Saturday evening with the Vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent....

The National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) offers you a calendar of daily readings from the NCCW New Evangelization document We Are Called to Witness to guide you in prayer and reflection during your Lenten journey. One article, outreach idea, prayer or resource is highlighted each day for you to use during your prayer time.....

Peggy Clark was elected to serve as Treasurer on the FCCW Board next year.