Catholic Women Organisation, Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chaplaincy AEFUTHA 1
The Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chaplaincy AEFUTHA 1, unites 154 Catholic mothers and women in the chaplaincy as a beacon of maternal care, faith formation, and charitable service.
Mission and purpose
To foster spiritual growth, maternal responsibility, and active evangelisation among Catholic women, strengthening family life and supporting the Church's pastoral mission.
Catholic identity and spirituality
Centred on the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially in her humble obedience, maternal love, and fidelity at the foot of the Cross, as well as the charity of Saint Anne.
History of the wider movement
Established in Nigeria in the 1960s and affiliated nationally with the National Council of Catholic Women Organisations (NCCWO) and internationally with the World Union of Catholic Women's Organisations (WUCWO, founded in 1910).
Major activities and apostolate
1. MEETING: Every 1st Saturday of the month with CWO Uniform.
2. THANKSGIVING: Every 1st Sunday of the month in the two Masses with Dedication Uniform and white blouse.
3. AUGUST MEETING: As decided by the Executives, with CWO Uniform.
4. UKA NNE: As fixed by the Church. Activities as decided by the EXCO, but for Sunday Mass, CWO Uniform.
5. HARVEST AND BAZAAR: Cooking and selling by the mothers or as decided by the Committee of the year. Uniform as decided by the EXCO.
Membership
Active Registered Membership: 154 mothers. Open to Catholic mothers and women of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chaplaincy, AEFUTHA 1.