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Welcome to the official website of the
Commission for Women of the Diocese of Worcester, MA.

We hope you will find all the information you need regarding the activities of the Commission and how it serves Catholic women of the Worcester, Massachusetts Diocese.

The Commission for Women of the Diocese of Worcester is an advisory group for the Bishop of Worcester, focusing on issues affecting women in the church and in society. The Commission has conducted a number of educational programs for Catholic women, and has directed studies on women's issues in the Church and social justice issues.

The Commission’s main event is the Gather Us In Conference, which is held every other year at the DCU Center in Worcester. Gather Us In 2009 is designed to bring women of the Catholic faith together for a day of reflection, learning, discussion, and enlightenment, all in the service of enriching our spiritual lives. This has always been a very popular event, attracting approximately 500 women to each conference. The theme for the 2009 conference is "The Triumph of Forgiveness: Sharing Stories of Compassion" with keynote speakers Paula D'Arcy and Immaculée Ilibagiza. Gather Us In is the pioneering women’s conference in New England.

The focus of this year’s Conference is on Forgiveness. Keynote  speakers include well-known authors Paula D'Arcy and Immaculee Ilibagiza. More information will be forthcoming in the months to come.

Be sure and visit our website often to find out more about the Gather Us In Conference and the Other Activities we sponsor such as Secretaries Day (a day of appreciation for our diocesan parish secretaries) and the Unity Breakfast, held in the 'off years' between conferences. You can soon do your part to Spread the Word about the Gather Us In 2009 Conference by downloading the brochure and the full color flyer, and using the bulletin insert for your parish bulletin. Find out how to Join the Commission - we are always welcoming new members. Check out our growing list of Links to favorite Catholic websites. And finally, Contact us if you have any questions or comments regarding the Conference and the work of the Commission.

We hope you enjoy your stay and be sure and tell your friends to come by for a visit too!