National Catholic Welfare Conference

The National Catholic Welfare Conference (NCWC), active from 1919 to 1967, was an organization that coordinated and represented U.S. Catholic bishops and institutions. Its role was to address social, political, and educational issues from a Catholic perspective, advocating for policies aligned with Church teachings. The NCWC facilitated communication among bishops, supported Catholic Charities, and engaged in public policy efforts to promote social justice, peace, and moral values. It served as a unifying body to ensure Catholics' interests were considered in national debates, helping the Church respond effectively to contemporary societal challenges.