One Worldwide Mission. Seven Regions
Find your sisterhood—right where military life has you. Each region offers local connection, formation, and support for Catholic military-affiliated women.
The Military Council of Catholic Women is a worldwide sisterhood, rooted locally and united globally. While MCCW is guided by a Worldwide Board, our mission comes to life through seven regions—each shaped by the women, cultures, and military realities they serve.
Together, our regions ensure that no matter where military life takes you—CONUS or OCONUS—you have community, formation, and a place to belong.
Western Region
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
The Western Region spans the broad and diverse landscapes of the American West — from coastal California to the rugged Rockies. Women in this region share deep community bonds shaped by both the challenges and beauty of military life across large distances and varied climates. The Western Region regularly hosts retreats that focus on contemplative prayer, leadership formation, and service to local chapel communities, fostering resilience and spiritual growth across this vast geographical area.
Retreats in the Western Region often draw on the region’s natural beauty — from mountain chapels to desert sunsets — providing unique opportunities for outdoor prayer experiences that nourish both body and spirit.
Central Region
Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin
The Central Region brings together women from the heartland and beyond, uniting chapel communities across a rich mix of cultures and traditions. From the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, Central women find strength in community — supporting each other through service projects, faith sharing, and fellowship rooted in Catholic tradition.
Annual regional gatherings in the Central Region emphasize servant leadership and collaborative ministry development, integrating local parish outreach with chapel-based women’s ministry
Northeast Region
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington DC, West Virgina, Virginia
Anchored by a deep history of Catholic heritage, the Northeast Region blends rich tradition with dynamic ministry. Women here gather for spiritually enriching events that lift up the longstanding Catholic faith found in historic parishes and military chapels alike.
The Northeast Region often centers its events around Catholic heritage sites and pilgrimage destinations, inviting members to walk in the footsteps of saints and connect more deeply with their faith.
Southeast Region
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
In the Southeast, women support one another through seasonal retreats, and prayer circles that tackle the joys and trials of military life in the South. This region celebrates diversity in ministry expression — from large chapel Bible studies to intimate prayer groups.
Southeast Rosary Pilgrimages encourage deep interior prayer and community connection, especially honoring Our Lady in local Marian shrines and coastal chapels.
Pacific Region
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam
The Pacific Region serves Catholic military-affiliated women stationed across some of the most strategically important locations in the world. From the remote frontiers of Alaska to the island communities of Hawaii and Guam, this region supports women who live and serve on the front lines of national defense. Military life here is shaped by long distances from extended family, overseas deployments, and unique cultural settings—yet faith remains the anchor.
MCCW women in the Pacific Region build strong sisterhood through chapel ministries, prayer groups, retreats, and service projects. Whether stationed on a remote base in Alaska or serving in a major hub like Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam or Andersen Air Force Base, women find connection, encouragement, and spiritual renewal through MCCW.
What Makes This Region Unique:
Life in the Pacific Region requires extraordinary resilience. Women here often face isolation, extended separations, and cultural transitions. MCCW responds by creating intentional spaces for fellowship, faith formation, and leadership development—helping women feel seen, supported, and spiritually strengthened no matter how far from home they may be.
Retreats and gatherings often incorporate the natural beauty of the islands and northern landscapes, reminding women of God’s presence in every season and assignment.
You Belong Here:
If you are stationed in Alaska, Hawaii, or Guam, you are part of this region—and part of a global sisterhood committed to Faith, Formation, and Fortitude. Your voice matters. Your story matters. And your presence strengthens our mission.
Europe Region
Military chapel communities across Europe — including Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and additional NATO partner locations
MCCW’s Europe Region carries a long legacy as the birthplace for MCCW in 1955 in Heidelberg, Germany. Supporting women across historic Catholic lands and major U.S./NATO installations. These chapels serve a network of families, active-duty, and civilian partners across the continent.
Europe continues to host tens of thousands of U.S. service members across more than 40 U.S. bases, especially concentrated in Germany, Italy, and the UK — underpinning vibrant Catholic chapel communities.
Pilgrimages to iconic sites like Santiago de Compostela, Lourdes and Fatima, Our Lady of Good Counsel tie regional faith identity with centuries of Catholic heritage.
Asia Region
Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia bases, and broader Asia where U.S. military chapels are active
The Asia Region connects women serving and supporting military communities across a vast and diverse area. From dynamic urban chapels in Japan and Korea to distant outposts, women in Asia find connection through faith, prayer groups, and regional retreats that help sustain them in their vocation.
The Asia Region places a strong emphasis on cross-base sisterhood and digital fellowship, often using online Gathering and prayer circles that bridge time zones and cultures.