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Feature Stories



Union’s WCU Celebrates Centennial

February 26, 2021

It was a simpler time, but perhaps the most important values in life were easier to enjoy, back when Western Catholic Union began in Union, 100 years ago on March 13th. To celebrate the Centennial anniversary, many members will gather to celebrate mass at 5:00 PM Sunday, on the anniversary date, at Immaculate Conception Church. […]



QU Scholarship Winners 2019

September 19, 2019

It’s an incredible feeling to know you see greatness before it ever comes to be. These five students are just beginning, and lifetimes of learning, growing, sharing, and leading lie ahead for the newest winners of the $2,000 WCU/QU Scholarships. In just a few years, they’ll be serving the community as nurses and lawyers, and […]



Chicago LaSalle Annual Picnic 2019

August 8, 2019

Sunday was one of the finest August days ever for the WCU Chicago LaSalle branch to enjoy their annual picnic. It’s an “all day” celebration, and this group has a lot to be happy about. Their charitable efforts support organizations in the Portage Park area  throughout the year. In the last 10 years, the members […]



Annual Newsletters

March 20, 2019

The Record is back! Our new and improved annual newsletter has everything you need to know about what’s going on at WCU. Click on the link below to find out how we are making a difference in your community. 2023 Newsletter 2022 Newsletter 2021 Newsletter  



Future is Bright at WCU

August 9, 2016

      Throughout the 139 year history of Western Catholic Union, members have spread across the U-S, now living in all fifty states. But the heart of the Society remains in the Midwest, and at the 58th Quadrennial Convention, delegates returned to Quincy IL to hear of an exciting future for the Society. Many financial institutions face […]



Are We Not Called To Be A Light?

February 2, 2016

The rookies won’t even know what has hit them.   In just a couple of weeks, the St. Louis Cardinal rookies of 2018 or 2019 will join the veterans in the spring training clubhouse in Jupiter, FL.   Manager Mike Matheny plans to smack them hard, and capture their attention with his advice on what it takes […]



$100,000 For Washington Parishes

September 24, 2013

 May the spirit of the Washington MO branch live forever! This summer, the retiring officers of Western Catholic Union Branch 256 used the profits from the sale of their hall to make   sure their ability to support their favorite local charities would extend for many, many years. In the middle of the photo, former branch […]



Branch Responds to Need

September 24, 2013

Branch 95 in LeClaire, IA, enjoyed a beautiful day for their Car Show to raise money for the Princeton (IA) Area First Responders. WCU’s Sara Frazier Kane awarded trophies to all the winners, as the branch helped raise money for their local heroes.



Battle of the Badges

September 24, 2013

As part of the “What’s New at WCU” program this summer, the Jefferson City, MO, Branch 263, participated in the Battle of the Badges event to raise money for Special Olympics. Corrin Puleo, National Trustee and Branch Vice President, recruited some new faces to help raise money for this good cause. Law enforcement officers from […]



Agent Activity Boosts Fraternalism

September 24, 2013

Western Catholic Union sales agent David Draper of Geneva, IL, was able to present his son, Jack, an award for competing in the “WCU National Catholic Schools Week Poster Contest.”  St. Peter School in Geneva was one of 21 schools that participated in the contest in 2013. WCU is committed to supporting Catholic education, and […]