Council of Catholic Women

The CCW Mission is to unite all the women of Holy Ghost Parish in spiritual, educational and social activities. Holy Ghost CCW has been able to help the church, community and even the world through the work of the women who are active members. The Council promotes true community among the women in the parish with monthly events. It also plans and executes outreach efforts, serving those in need throughout the local community. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of most months with special events throughout the year. All women in the parish are automatically members of the Council of Catholic Women and are invited to become more involved in this important organization. You are welcome at any time to attend our meetings and functions. For information contact Mary Beth Kurpiel at  630-650-1932.

Respect Life

The Respect Life Ministry, sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women, works to transform our parish into a Culture of Life where every human being is valued and protected from the moment of conception until natural death. Prayer is encouraged with a November Holy Hour, distribution of prayer cards and pamphlets, and prayers on the first and third Fridays of every month at the Wood Dale abortion clinic, 203 E. Irving Park Road. Crisis Pregnancy Centers are assisted with a baby bottle coin collection sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Attendance is encouraged at pro-Life activities in the Diocese educating us on: Abortion, Post-abortion Healing, Euthanasia, Chastity Education, Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Human Cloning, Capital Punishments, Ethical Vaccines, Fertility Issues and Artificial Contraception.  For more information contact Peg Gisburne 630-595-4302.