The Western Catholic Union (WCU) St. Francis Branch 269, Clover Bottom, MO celebrated its 100-year anniversary on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the WCU Hall in Clover Bottom. The evening’s events began with a 4:30 PM Mass celebrated in the basement of the WCU Hall by Reverend Jim Holbrook, pastor at St. Ann Parish, Clover […]
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. […]
Area branches of Western Catholic Union have enjoyed supporting St. Francis Borgia Parish in Washington, MO for many years. Here, WCU Chairman of the Board Sherri Schaefer presents a $500 Matching Fund check to Father Mike Boehm for a recent rummage sale to support the church.
When Western Catholic Union created the QU/WCU Scholarships three years ago, we knew we would be part of shaping the future. But we had no idea that 2020 would look like this. This week at Quincy University, Christa Dowil of New London MO, Heather Meyers of Shelbyville MO and Mark Maguire of Washington MO start […]
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” — Albert Einstein The 1921 Nobel prize winner could perhaps offer help today. COVID -19 has disrupted all of our lives, including members of Western Catholic Union, but on Friday, August 7th, 2020, WCU proved not to let our health concerns stop us from looking to […]
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 […]
We want to give a big shout out to all the visitors that came out this past Sunday to the WCU annual Burgers, BBQ and Brews event for Alzheimer’s in Clover Bottom, MO. Burgers, brats, pork steaks and hot dogs were selling fast, and the desserts were AWESOME. With your help, the cookout and silent […]
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 […]
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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 […]
