The CWV is made up of military veterans and citizens of the United States who adhere to the Catholic faith. Many of our Post and Auxiliary members are heavily involved with and volunteer within their parishes. However, the CWV is not “under, a part of, or controlled by” the local parish or the Catholic Church at large. As such, our Posts and Auxiliary Units are not “parish organizations” in a strict sense. We ensure service to the Church through our Catholic Action Programs.