Women's Commission
Catholic Diocese of Richmond

Resources for the Women's Commission


Brochure

This brochure details some of the offerings and resources for the women of the diocese which are available through the Diocesan Women's Commission.

Women's Commission Working Groups

If you are interested in becoming a part of one of the Women's Commission's working groups, please contact the group facilitator.  Visit the working groups page for more information.  Membership is open to all women in the diocese.

Women's Commission Application Form

Word document           PDF document

Applications are usually accepted mid-May to the end of June each year.  All the directions are on the application form.

USCCB Secretariat for Family, Laity, Women and Youth

You can find some church documents on Women in Church and Society as well as some other resources.

Other Catholic Women's Organizations

The National Council of Catholic Women

To learn more about the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women in the Diocese of Richmond, contact Faye Boninu

Elizabeth Ministries

This organization aims to help women mentor other women during their childbearing years.

             Teaching Resources About Women's Issues for Young Women

There are lessons available for International Women's Day, as well as a lesson on gender equality and on women leaders around the world.

Videos on Women's Issues

The videos on this list are available for women in the Diocese of Richmond.  The videos deal with a variety of topics including women's spirituality, solidarity with women worldwide and domestic violence and other forms of family abuse.  Contact Martha Mainous in the Office of Justice and Peace if you are interested in borrowing any of these materials.  Her phone number is (804) 622-5127.