Rooted In Fraternalism

As a fraternal benefit society, Western Catholic Union provides a variety of competitive insurance products for its members; however it is the fraternal mission that beats as the heart of the organization.

Whether it’s organizing a chicken dinner or 50/50 raffle, a bake sale or car wash, Western Catholic Union members rise to the challenge to help their fellow man.

We help educate our youth, feed the hungry, fight disease, and protect the unborn. Through the branch structure we gather to help our communities.

While nations continue to fight, and political sniping reaches new highs, and jobs are disappearing, Western Catholic Union members continued to ignore the world’s struggles, and reach out to their fellow man.

Since 1978, our branches have organized thousands of fraternal activities, and the members have volunteered millions of hours of their time to raise over $10 million for their local charities. WCU has matched over $1 million to support their efforts.

For many of our members, the membership recognition ceremonies, pancake and sausage breakfasts, or working the county fairs have become part of their family tradition. We do it to help others, but also to join together. That’s what fraternalism is all about. This fraternal mission has been strong since 1877.

Supporting Catholic education is a major interest for Western Catholic Union. Each year, WCU awards Catholic grade school grants, high school scholarships, and private University scholarships.

Insurance sales are critical for the support of the fraternal activities and charitable efforts of the local branches and its members. The growth of WCU will continue to provide for longtime support of the local charities.