What is WCU?

Overview

Financial security . . . a focus on family . . . a commitment to members and their communities. For over 130 years, Western Catholic Union has been guided by these principles established by our founders in 1877.

As a leader among fraternal benefit life insurance associations, we remain committed to offering our members quality products to assist them in achieving financial security and peace of mind through affordable, common-sense solutions to their unique financial needs. We continually strive to provide convenient access to our services in ways that best fit the busy lives of today's members.

We measure our success not only on our high-grade investment portfolio and strong surplus position, but by the positive impact we have on our members' families and communities.

Our Motto

Go Forth, Holding in One Hand the Book of Christian Truth And in the Other The Constitution of the United States.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to attend to the fraternal, financial and spiritual well-being of the members of the Western Catholic Union by offering them the greatest number of social and spiritual opportunities possible and to keep our members safe and secure with the best insurance products available.

Preamble

Whereas, We as citizens of this great Republic, are in full enjoyment of our religious liberty, and possess the right to form a Union (or Society) for the sole benefit of its members and their beneficiaries, and not for profit, and entitled to make its own laws and regulations, we have resolved to establish this Union, in which and through which Catholics, regardless of nationality and political opinions, may obtain mutual aid in time of need. To protect all classes and branches of industry, and elevate the social standing of its members, cultivate love and affection for the individual members and all local societies as well as the Central Organization.

Emblems

  • Cross - a symbol of our Catholic, Christian heritage so that we may always have faith in the positive good of all God's people.
  • Anchor - a symbol of our strength and stability.
  • Heart - a symbol of love and charity toward all people.
  • Handshake - a symbol of spirit, cooperation and teamwork
  • Shield - Protection

Fraternalism

A condition on which our way of life depends. The Western Catholic Union, as a fraternal benefit society strives to make these principles a reality. Security and fellowship forms the basic foundation upon which WCU operates. Through the branch system the need for social fellowship is met. Good organization with proper leadership is the key to success for a branch. However, all the planning possible will never replace the dedication and enthusiasm of active committee workers. Remember that it is people who make up "Fraternalism in action", not ideas or events.

Branch Structure

  • Members are organized in local branches.
  • Regular meetings are held.
  • Each person 18 years of age are admitted to adult beneficial membership and shall have one vote.
  • Branches are located in 6 districts throughout the society.
  • Each branch is composed of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and trustees elected by branch members.
  • There are 14 officers constituting the Board of Directors elected at a quadrennial meeting.