The Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is pleased to again host the Women of Distinction (WOD) Celebration. They are hoping all parishes will participate in this wonderful opportunity to recognize faith-filled women in our parishes. Although every year only one lady from each parish may be selected, this honoree represents all the faith-filled ladies in each parish.

The Women of Distinction Mass will be at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield on Saturday, June 21 at 10 a.m. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki is the celebrant with many parish priests con-celebrating. A luncheon at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield follows Mass.

Register your 2025 Woman of Distinction here. Register for lunch here. That lunch form will need to be printed, filled out, and mailed with your check to the person listed on the form. The form to nominate a woman from your parish needs to be completed by May 12. The luncheon reservation form must be submitted by June 4.

Questions about the award? Please contact Janet Zimmerman, President, SDCCW at 217-494-4743 or [email protected].Questions about the luncheon? Please contact Karla Huddlestun, [email protected] or 217-276-3428.