ACCW (Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women)

We are part of the ACCS. There are 9 deaneries in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston affiliated with ACCW. St. Ambrose Altar Society is part of the Northwest Deanery. 

All catholic organizations of women are recognized by an ecclesiastical authority. The purpose of the ACCW is to unite catholic organizations of women in purpose, direction, and action in religious, educational, social, and economic fields.

Every April, the ACCW elects seven officers. Additionally, two officers and two Commissions Chairwomen are appointed byt he President with board approval. Representatives include Catholic Daughters, V.A. Hospital, Texas Marathon for Non-Public Education, Homeless project, Texas Catholic Committee on Aging, and the Catholic Clerical Student Fund.