historical notes

        The Fellowship of Catholic Christian Women, founded by Patricia A. Scileppi on January 29, 1996, exists to bring women together in the Spirit and to deepen each woman's personal relationship with God through Christ Jesus.

        Since then, FCCW has grown and deepened the faith of women with studies of spirituality, Mother Teresa, women of the Bible, angels, prayer, holiness, spiritual gifts, peace and nonviolence, a study on the head and the heart, the fruit of the spirit, grace, and in 2005-6, our 10th Anniversary Year, Women of the New Testament.  In 2006-7 FCCW did a Bible study entitled Embracing the Kingdom and in 2007-8 we studied Sr. Joyce Rupp's book May I Have This Dance?

        In January 2002, the Diocese of San Bernardino granted recognition to the Fellowship of Catholic Christian Women. As an outreach to the Diocese, FCCW has sponsored five Women's Day events. New FCCW's have formed in the Diocese and in Northern and Central California as a result of these events and workshops.

        In October 2006, the first Hispanic fellowship was started at St. Catherine of Siena in Rialto by Maria Perales. This FCCM (Franternidad Catolica Cristiana de Mujeres) meets regularly once a month on Wednesdays. For further information please contact us at FCCW1996@comcast.net.