What We Do
As a body with representatives from many national organisations we strive to give Catholic women a voice at national and international levels.
We actively promote the presence, participation and responsibilities of Catholic women in the Church and society.
Message from our President - Amy Cameron
It is an honour to be elected president to the National Board of Catholic Women, I am very aware that I stand on the shoulders of the giants who have gone before me. There have been generations of strong Catholic women leading within this organisation since it began in 1938. My aim going forward is to ensure the NBCW is dynamic and agile for the changing needs of Catholic women, to ensure even the busiest of women can be supported and nurtured and find their voice according to their baptismal calling.
As an organisation that empowers women and gives them a voice, my priority is to ensur... Read more
Events
Visit our Events page to find lectures, webinars and meetings of interest.
Publications
See our Publications page for useful information and informative articles.
NBCW and UCM are supporting a charity for the next year empowering vulnerable women in Lebanon.
For more information about this, or to donate, please visit the JustGiving page here.
Latest News
World Day of Prayer Message sent from Margaret Clark, NBCW Catholic Representative on WDP Committee
Dear Friends, I haven't an olive tree but sending prayers with the photo to wish you blessed WDP Services as waves of prayers flow through the world. May the seeds of the Palestinian women set in 2017 flourish today and always.
World Day of Prayer (WDP)
WDP is a global ecumenical movement, formerly known as Women's World Day of Prayer, led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice, inspired by the motto "Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action."
Sr Murashko said she coped with the needs of displaced people by "sitting with the Lord quietly in the morning"
A Ukrainian nun living 50 km from the frontline has told British Catholic women that her community is struggling to help local people displaced by the Ukraine-Russia war.
Promoting NBCW at Diocesan Justice and Peace Event
Pictured is NBCW Diocesan Link for Arundel and Brighton, Sue Petritz, at the Arundel and Brighton diocesan annual Justice and Peace Conference held in January at Crawley.
Five Catholic Women Speak About Hope
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee year Pilgrims of Hope, the National Board of Catholic Women invited five Catholic women to share their reflections on hope.
NBCW Administrative Support
The NBCW is looking for someone to undertake this role who is Catholic and aligned to the aim of promoting the Communion, Participation and Mission of Catholic women.