Apr 26, 2014
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More than 100 archdiocesan women gathered in Miami April 25-27 for the 56th annual convention of the Miami Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. They were joined by a group of their counterparts from the Bahamas.
Members of the archdiocese's Black Catholic Ministry pose for a photo at the Saturday awards luncheon of the MACCW's annual convention.
The MACCW now consists of 30 parish councils, but leaders are looking to increase the number of affiliates.
The MACCW now consists of 30 parish councils, but leaders are looking to increase the number of affiliates.
Father Michael Greer, spiritual advisor of the Miami Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, poses with Archbishop Charles Dufour of Kingston, Jamaica, who spoke at the Saturday awards luncheon.
Ann Cubillas, newly-elected MACCW president, addresses the women during their annual convention.
Children-sized cardboard dolls adorn the hall where members of the Miami Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women met for their annual convention. The dolls are a way to solicit donations of new clothing for children in need.
Diane Tugander, past president of the MACCW, is set to become province director of the Florida Council of Catholic Women in 2015. The Florida group will be holding its convention in Miami this October.
Outstanding Member nominee Loretta Brennen, right, stands next to her Broward District president, Louise Scott.
Waiting for the announcement of the Outstanding Member, from left: North Dade District president Terry Moorehead and nominee Claudia Charles.
Outstanding Member nominee Ginny Bowes, right, stands next to her St. Justin Martyr Women's Council president, Bonnie Eaves.
Claudia Charles, the 2014 Outstanding Member, poses for a photo with Father Michael Greer, the MACCW's spiritual advisor.
The nominees for Our Lady of Good Counsel award, holding bouquets, pose with their district and council presidents, from left: Sharon Utterback, Patricia Van Brusselen and Joan Tai; Bess Fassig-Bayer and Louise Scott; Suzanne "Kitty" Auer and Bonnie Eaves.
The winner of the 2014 Our Lady of Good Counsel award, Suzanne "Kitten" Auer, is congratulated by MACCW spiritual advisor Father Michael Greer and outgoing president Josephine Gilbert, right.
Outgoing MACCW president Josephine Gilbert poses with convention chairwoman and past MACCW president Barbara Asfendis.
Archbishop Charles Dufour of Kingston, Jamaica, addresses archdiocesan women during their 56th annual convention.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski prepares to celebrate the closing Mass of the 56th annual MACCW convention.
MACCW member Deanna Cook's children - Jack Cook, 10 and Marianne Cook, 9 - prepare to serve at Mass with Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
Spiritual advisors to the archdiocesan women's council, from left: Msgr. Kenneth Schwanger, South District; Msgr. Michael Souckar, North District; Father Michael Greer, archdiocesan spiritual advisor.
Women take part in the closing Mass of the MACCW's 56th annual convention.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski preaches the homily at the closing Mass of the 56th annual MACCW convention.
Members of the South District pose with Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Father Michael Greer.
Members of the South District pose with Msgr. Kenneth Schwanger.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski poses with MACCW scholarship recipients Tiffany Soto and Tajmara Antoine, and Scholarship Committee chair Mary Weber.
Members of the Bahamas Ladies Auxiliary give a gift to outgoing MACCW president Josephine Gilbert.
MACCW president Ann Cubillas receives the president's pin from her immediate predecessor Josephine Gilbert as her predecessor Barbara Asfendis looks on.
MACCW past presidents pose for a photo after passing the gavel to the 2014-2016 president, Ann Cubillas, far left. From left: Josephine Gilbert, Barbara Asfendis, Theresa Spirito, Diane Tugander, Ruth Dunnigan and Mary Weber.
Josephine Gilbert and her husband Charles smile as her term as president ends at MACCW's 56th annual convention.
Our Lady of Good Counsel presides at the MACCW's 56th annual convention.
The MACCW now consists of 30 parish councils, but leaders are looking to increase the number of affiliates.
The MACCW now consists of 30 parish councils, but leaders are looking to increase the number of affiliates.
Father Michael Greer, spiritual advisor of the Miami Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, poses with Archbishop Charles Dufour of Kingston, Jamaica, who spoke at the Saturday awards luncheon.
Ann Cubillas, newly-elected MACCW president, addresses the women during their annual convention.
Children-sized cardboard dolls adorn the hall where members of the Miami Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women met for their annual convention. The dolls are a way to solicit donations of new clothing for children in need.
Diane Tugander, past president of the MACCW, is set to become province director of the Florida Council of Catholic Women in 2015. The Florida group will be holding its convention in Miami this October.
Outstanding Member nominee Loretta Brennen, right, stands next to her Broward District president, Louise Scott.
Waiting for the announcement of the Outstanding Member, from left: North Dade District president Terry Moorehead and nominee Claudia Charles.
Outstanding Member nominee Ginny Bowes, right, stands next to her St. Justin Martyr Women's Council president, Bonnie Eaves.
Claudia Charles, the 2014 Outstanding Member, poses for a photo with Father Michael Greer, the MACCW's spiritual advisor.
The nominees for Our Lady of Good Counsel award, holding bouquets, pose with their district and council presidents, from left: Sharon Utterback, Patricia Van Brusselen and Joan Tai; Bess Fassig-Bayer and Louise Scott; Suzanne "Kitty" Auer and Bonnie Eaves.
The winner of the 2014 Our Lady of Good Counsel award, Suzanne "Kitten" Auer, is congratulated by MACCW spiritual advisor Father Michael Greer and outgoing president Josephine Gilbert, right.
Outgoing MACCW president Josephine Gilbert poses with convention chairwoman and past MACCW president Barbara Asfendis.
Archbishop Charles Dufour of Kingston, Jamaica, addresses archdiocesan women during their 56th annual convention.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski prepares to celebrate the closing Mass of the 56th annual MACCW convention.
MACCW member Deanna Cook's children - Jack Cook, 10 and Marianne Cook, 9 - prepare to serve at Mass with Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
Spiritual advisors to the archdiocesan women's council, from left: Msgr. Kenneth Schwanger, South District; Msgr. Michael Souckar, North District; Father Michael Greer, archdiocesan spiritual advisor.
Women take part in the closing Mass of the MACCW's 56th annual convention.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski preaches the homily at the closing Mass of the 56th annual MACCW convention.
Members of the South District pose with Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Father Michael Greer.
Members of the South District pose with Msgr. Kenneth Schwanger.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski poses with MACCW scholarship recipients Tiffany Soto and Tajmara Antoine, and Scholarship Committee chair Mary Weber.
Members of the Bahamas Ladies Auxiliary give a gift to outgoing MACCW president Josephine Gilbert.
MACCW president Ann Cubillas receives the president's pin from her immediate predecessor Josephine Gilbert as her predecessor Barbara Asfendis looks on.
MACCW past presidents pose for a photo after passing the gavel to the 2014-2016 president, Ann Cubillas, far left. From left: Josephine Gilbert, Barbara Asfendis, Theresa Spirito, Diane Tugander, Ruth Dunnigan and Mary Weber.
Josephine Gilbert and her husband Charles smile as her term as president ends at MACCW's 56th annual convention.
Our Lady of Good Counsel presides at the MACCW's 56th annual convention.
Photography: Ana Rodriguez-Soto | FC
