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African Catholic Women Germany
Through Mary Our Mother ….We Succeed

Our Story
After the German Bishop conference created the African Pastoral mission in Germany, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ani who is the President of German Pastorial Council for Catholics with different languages and worships saw the need to give African women a sense of belonging and bring them together under one umbrella – National African Catholic Women Organisation/Association Germany. This was in his capacity as the representative of all non-German Catholics in Germany.
The initiative was introduced to Rev Fr Dr Sylvester Ihuoma who was the then National Spiritual Director of all African Catholics and Rev Sister Rosecarmel Umah who also approved. Mrs Gloria Obi Uchendu from Esslingen was given the mandate to gather the women together. She reached across various CWO local communities and was able to bring the women together for the first conference which was held on the 16th of April 2016 in the African Speaking Catholic Parish Frankfurt with 11 communities in attendance- Frankfurt, Augsburg, Berlin, Esslingen, Essen, Münster, Ludwigshafen, Köln Bielefeld, Nürnberg and Aachen.
The second conference was held on the 13th of October 2018 in Elizabeth Catholic Church Berlin. The theme was ‘The identity and role of the Catholic women organization in the African Catholic communities’ presented by Rev Fr Dr. Sylvester Ajunwa the Spiritual Directorof NACWG.
The third conference was held on the 19th of October 2019 in St Thaddäus Zentrum Augsburg. This conference birthed the first executive and was themed The Future of African Communities in Germany and the Way Forward’ presented by Rev Fr Dr Chinedu Kizito Nweke who succeeded Rev Fr Dr Sylvester Ihuoma
The fourth conference was held in 2022 in Berlin which produced the now President Mrs Judith Ngankam.

The Caretakers are positioned from left to right:
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- Mrs Gloria Oby Uchendu Wilfred Esslingen
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- Mrs Chinwe Obasi from Berlin
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- Mrs Mercy Nwauzor from Ludwigshafen
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- Mrs Joy Obi from Bielefeld.
The First Elected National Executive

First elected National Executives in Augsburg were elected in 2019.
Front roll, from right to left,
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- Financial Secretary – Mrs Faustina Madukanya
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- Vice President – Mrs Juilliette Dobgima:
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- President – Mrs. Maureen Ozofor
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- Secretary – Mrs Mercy Nwauzor –
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- Assistant Provost – Mrs Blessing Thyia
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- Standing Left to right
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- P.R.O – Mrs Amaka Bedewell
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- Asst. Secretary – Mrs Judith Ngankam Agyapong
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- Social Secretary – Mrs. Florence Ibekwe
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- Provost – Mrs. Lucy Chioma Nnaemeka
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- Treasurer – Mrs Ann Nwaru
Our numbers speak
We have grown over the years and we are still growing. We encourage you to join any of the communities nearest to you and participate in all the activities.
Registered Communities
Catholic Women Organisation Aachen
Catholic Women Organisation Augsburg
Catholic Women Organisation Berlin
Catholic Women Organisation Bielefeld
Catholic Women Organisation Essen
Catholic Women Organisation Hamburg
Catholic Women Organisation Hamm
Catholic Women Organisation Frankfurt
Catholic Women Organisation Köln
St Alban Köln
Quatermarkt 4, 50667 Köln
Mass is at 12:30
Sacred Heart Catholic Women Wuppertal
Herz-Jesu Elberfeld
Catholic church
9,5 km · Ludwigstraße 54 · 0202 698100
Mass: 1:15am Sundays
Catholic Women Organisation Ludwigshafen
Catholic Women Organisation Mannheim
Catholic Women Organisation München
Catholic Women Organisation Nürnberg
Catholic Women Organisation Münster

Monthly Prayers
The Monthly prayers takes place every second Saturday of the month at 11:am. You are hereby invited to Join. Join the prayers here
Our Anthem
ACWG Women of God!
ACWG Women of Peace
We have come together, to be as one;
We have come together to build the World! God the Father, God the Son; Holy Spirit, be our guide. Women of Virtue,
our Model’s Mary! (2 times)
Ongoing Projects
- Constitution Review
- Homepage
Upcoming Events
The National Conference will take place from 17th to 19th October 2025 in Munich.
All the delegates of communities are awaited for a powerful gathering featuring:
- Election of new office bearers
- Launching of our new homepage
- Report on the Constitution Review
- Cake-cutting celebration
- Prayers, Mass, and Adoration
- Cultural events
- Meaningful discussions and fellowship
More details coming soon.
Meet The National Team
Our team is a dynamic group of dedicated women committed to nurturing faith, fostering community, and celebrating the rich tapestry of African culture within the Catholic tradition. Each member brings a unique blend of experience, passion, and a deep love for service, united by a shared vision to empower and uplift women across Germany. Our Rev. Fathers and Sisters ensure this happens.
From organizing community events and spiritual retreats to creating inspiring content and providing support, our team works tirelessly to strengthen our faith community. Get to know the faces behind the mission and the heart of everything we do—serving with purpose, guided by faith, and driven by love.

The Spiritual Director
National Chaplain ACWG Rev. Fr. Dr. Sylvester Ajunwa

Sister Adviser
Rev. Sr Rosecarmel Umah (DMMM)

Sister Adviser
Sr. Dr. Calice Christiana M. N. IDIKA (DMMM)

The National President of ACWG
Mrs Judith Ngankam Agyapong from Wuppertal

Vice President from Aachen

Secretary from Ludwigshafen

Asst. Secretary from Berlin

Treasurer from Augsburg

Provost, from Ludwigshafen

P.R.O from Munich

Financial Secretary from Essen

Social Secretary from Hamburg
The Executive Officers
2nd National elected body in Berlin in 2022

Events and Projects

2019 Augsburg National Convention
* The first constitution was launched in this convention
* The Election of the first Executive Board was held in Augsburg
* The Caretakers handed over to the first elected executive

2022 National Convention in Berlin
* The brochure was launched in this convention
* The second executive was elected in this convention

Nord Rhein Westfalen African Regional Catholic Day on the 9th and 10th September 2023
This event was held in Münster in September 2023 with all the English communities in Nordrhein Westfalen.

Leadership Seminar in Wuppertal on the 3rd-5th November 2023
Sisters from all over Germany were in attendance

National Pilgrimage to the Vatican on the 3rd-7th October 2024
The Pilgrimage took place in Rome from the 3rd – 7th October 2024

Inauguration of the African Catholic Women Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen Region.
The Inauguration took place on the 14th of June 2025 in St. Maria Empfängnis Essen
Send Us a Message
Contact Us
africancatholicwomengermany@gmail.com
Phone
004917651835158
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