The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women is an affiliate of the National Council of Catholic Women, which acts through its members to support, empower, and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service. The National Council of Catholic Women programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world. Parish groups include Altar Societies, Councils of Catholic Women, Ladies of Saint Peter Claver, and women’s groups.