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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:

      • Mrs Gloria Oby Uchendu Wilfred Esslingen

        • Mrs Chinwe Obasi from Berlin

          • Mrs Mercy Nwauzor from Ludwigshafen

            • 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,

              • Financial Secretary – Mrs Faustina Madukanya

              • Vice President – Mrs Juilliette Dobgima:

              • President – Mrs. Maureen Ozofor

              • Secretary – Mrs Mercy Nwauzor –

              • Assistant Provost – Mrs Blessing Thyia

              • Standing Left to right

              • P.R.O – Mrs Amaka Bedewell

              • Asst. Secretary – Mrs Judith Ngankam Agyapong

              • Social Secretary – Mrs. Florence Ibekwe

              • Provost – Mrs. Lucy Chioma Nnaemeka

              • 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.

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            Events

            Registered Communities

            Catholic Women Organisation Aachen

            Catholic Women Organisation Augsburg

            St.Wolfhard, Thaddäus Zentrum
            Madison str. 12, 86156 Augsburg
            Mass Sundays at 2:00 PM

            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

             

            The Executive Officers and the Spiritual Directors in the Leadership Summit held in Wuppertal on the 3rd-5th November 2023

            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

            1.  Constitution Review
            2.  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

            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

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