MEET OUR LEADERS OF TOMORROW
Today's Leaders
President Candace V. McGrath
Candace fell in love with the Catholic Church while she was in college. She studied many different religions. It was in a little library outside of Madison, when she read a seven-page article, in Time Magazine, looking into the life and ministry of Pope John Paul II. It was then she wanted to become Catholic. The rituals, the prayers, and especially the rosary, convinced her to make this spiritual change in her life.
As the Coordinator of Religious Education, she watched her son Chrystopher attend religion classes and be confirmed. He quickly learned the ropes and became a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus at the age 0f 18-years old. He loves his sword.
A Catholic Education was important to Candace. With the assistance of His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke and the Spiritual Director, (who also happened to be her Parish Priest), Monsignor Roger J. Scheckel, she has been a Consecrated Marian Catechist since 2016.
Candace has a strong devotion to Mary and believes we all need to work together as a team.
Candace fell in love with the Catholic Church while she was in college. She studied many different religions. It was in a little library outside of Madison, when she read a seven-page article, in Time Magazine, looking into the life and ministry of Pope John Paul II. It was then she wanted to become Catholic. The rituals, the prayers, and especially the rosary, convinced her to make this spiritual change in her life.
As the Coordinator of Religious Education, she watched her son Chrystopher attend religion classes and be confirmed. He quickly learned the ropes and became a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus at the age 0f 18-years old. He loves his sword.
A Catholic Education was important to Candace. With the assistance of His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke and the Spiritual Director, (who also happened to be her Parish Priest), Monsignor Roger J. Scheckel, she has been a Consecrated Marian Catechist since 2016.
Candace has a strong devotion to Mary and believes we all need to work together as a team.
Kay Kesler is our President Elect.
Kay has served the LDCCW as Spirituality Commission, Treasurer, Secretary, and good friend. She lives in Bangor with her husband, who is a professor at UW-Stout. Kay manages rental properties and condominiums. Her business is right across the street from St. Joseph the Workman's Cathedral, in La Crosse. Kay is also very active with Catholic Daughters.
Kay has served the LDCCW as Spirituality Commission, Treasurer, Secretary, and good friend. She lives in Bangor with her husband, who is a professor at UW-Stout. Kay manages rental properties and condominiums. Her business is right across the street from St. Joseph the Workman's Cathedral, in La Crosse. Kay is also very active with Catholic Daughters.
Vice President Debbie Wolfe
Debbie is a member at St. Casimir Church in Stevens Point. Debbie is employed as the Parish Secretary at St. Casimir. She also serves as the President of St. Casimir PCCW and on the altar as Lector and Eucharistic Minister. Additionally, Debbie has previously served as the Steven Point Deanery President.
Debbie and her husband Jesse have been married for 44 years. They share 3 children and 9 grandchildren; 2 granddaughters and 7 grandsons. Debbie received a degree in Accounting from UWSP and worked in Tax Accounting for Sentry Insurance until her retirement in 2013. Debbie will be putting her talents to good use while serving as the Treasure for the LDCCW!
Kathy Herfel, Past President
Kathy Herfel was the LDCCW President 2018-2020. She knows a lot about leadership. She is also a good friend. She lives in Mondovi with her husband who is a retired pharmacist. She loves her family and especially her church family. Anyone who stays with her is treated like royalty. We are very blessed to have her in our Council.
Kathy Herfel was the LDCCW President 2018-2020. She knows a lot about leadership. She is also a good friend. She lives in Mondovi with her husband who is a retired pharmacist. She loves her family and especially her church family. Anyone who stays with her is treated like royalty. We are very blessed to have her in our Council.
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Judy Conner, Secretary
Judy Conner was LDCCW President in 2014-2016. When she was asked if she would like to be Council Secretary she responded with enthusiasm! She said she had been president for two years and there had been a drop off. Judy is a caring soul and I know she will serve council in the future just as she has in the past. Her husband is also very supportive of her. |
Janet Amundson, Treasurer
Janet is a go-getter. You can give her any project and she does it with grace, style, and determination. As Arcadia Deanery President she always had her Deanery Reports turned in, neat, and on time. This is a woman who inspires me to always do my best. God has blessed us with her leadership.
Janet is a go-getter. You can give her any project and she does it with grace, style, and determination. As Arcadia Deanery President she always had her Deanery Reports turned in, neat, and on time. This is a woman who inspires me to always do my best. God has blessed us with her leadership.
National Council of Catholic Women
Province of Milwaukee
Jane Schiszik, Province Director
Greetings ladies in the La Crosse Diocesan Council of Catholic Women! I would like to introduce myself and share the story of my journey as a Council of Catholic Woman.
My name is Jane Schiszik. My story starts in the 1980’s when I attended a Parish Council of Catholic Women’s meeting. The parish bulletins information about the activities these women did, piqued my curiosity. So, I checked out what this parish group of ladies was all about. That was the beginning of my journey – the more I learned about their activities on a local level, the more I wanted to be a part of the group.
This led me in the direction of the deanery and the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. These groups of women widened my perspective of Council and how Council of Catholic Women’s activities impact more parishes and more women with programs of spirituality and service.
This led me to the awareness of the National Council of Catholic Women. I attended my first National Council of Catholic Women’s Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1999. What a life changing experience! The National Council of Catholic Women, a unified group of likeminded Catholic Women and founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. A group of women, who are a witness to their faith and fulfill their Mission Statement of educating women in leadership, service, and spirituality.
So, if you are still wondering how I became the new Province Director for the Province of Milwaukee it was my love of Council, working with women from all Wisconsin and the United States and being willing to try new opportunities for service and leadership. Saying ‘yes’ to the possibilities of involvement with the Council of Catholic Women is life changing! I have served on all the levels of Council and have served in all officer and Commission positions except for finance. I look forward to serving as your Province Director of the Province of Milwaukee.
During my term of office, I hope to meet many of you and learn of your stories of Council. My prayer for all of you – is to say ‘yes’ to the opportunity when asked to attend a meeting, serve as an officer, or chair a committee or commission. It can be life changing!
‘May Our Lady of Good Counsel Pray for Us’
Province of Milwaukee
Jane Schiszik, Province Director
Greetings ladies in the La Crosse Diocesan Council of Catholic Women! I would like to introduce myself and share the story of my journey as a Council of Catholic Woman.
My name is Jane Schiszik. My story starts in the 1980’s when I attended a Parish Council of Catholic Women’s meeting. The parish bulletins information about the activities these women did, piqued my curiosity. So, I checked out what this parish group of ladies was all about. That was the beginning of my journey – the more I learned about their activities on a local level, the more I wanted to be a part of the group.
This led me in the direction of the deanery and the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. These groups of women widened my perspective of Council and how Council of Catholic Women’s activities impact more parishes and more women with programs of spirituality and service.
This led me to the awareness of the National Council of Catholic Women. I attended my first National Council of Catholic Women’s Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1999. What a life changing experience! The National Council of Catholic Women, a unified group of likeminded Catholic Women and founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. A group of women, who are a witness to their faith and fulfill their Mission Statement of educating women in leadership, service, and spirituality.
So, if you are still wondering how I became the new Province Director for the Province of Milwaukee it was my love of Council, working with women from all Wisconsin and the United States and being willing to try new opportunities for service and leadership. Saying ‘yes’ to the possibilities of involvement with the Council of Catholic Women is life changing! I have served on all the levels of Council and have served in all officer and Commission positions except for finance. I look forward to serving as your Province Director of the Province of Milwaukee.
During my term of office, I hope to meet many of you and learn of your stories of Council. My prayer for all of you – is to say ‘yes’ to the opportunity when asked to attend a meeting, serve as an officer, or chair a committee or commission. It can be life changing!
‘May Our Lady of Good Counsel Pray for Us’