CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE
...a national organization rooted in Gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the People of God.
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New national theme ... We are challenged in our councils to be loving, joyful women who work patiently for people, whose kindness and goodness touch the lives of all we encounter, who are faithful to the Gospel message and live lives of humility and self-control.
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Mission Statement:
The Catholic Women's League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God.
League Objectives:
The Objectives of the League shall be to unite Catholic women of Canada:
• to achieve individual and collective spiritual development.
• to promote the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• to exemplify the Christian ideal in home and family life.
• to protect the sanctity of human life.
• to enhance the role of women in church and society.
• to recognize the human dignity of all people everywhere.
• to uphold and defend Christian education and values in the modern world.
• to contribute to the understanding and growth of religious freedom, social justice, peace and harmony.
League Prayer:
We humbly pray You, O God our Father, to bless The Catholic Women’s League of Canada. Bless our beloved country, our homes and families. Send Your Holy Spirit upon us to give light to our minds and strength to our wills that we may know and fulfil Your great law of charity. Teach us to share with others at home and abroad, the good things You have given us. This we ask through our Lord Jesus Christ and the intercession of our patroness, Our Lady of Good Counsel. Amen.
Through our parish communities we are involved in deepening our spiritual church life and spreading the GOOD NEWS.
For further information or to join, please email cwl.holyrosarymilton@gmail.com or call the Parish Office at 905-878-6535.
Photos from Events:
January 2019: Installation Mass of new Executive members took place on January 17, 2019 at Holy Rosary Parish, Milton. The Mass was officiated by our Spiritual Advisor, Father Artur Geringer. While a cold winter evening roared outside, fellowship, friendship and laughter carried the night for those in attendance.
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Executive:
Position |
Name |
President: |
Mary-Lou Nerbonne |
President Elect: |
Vacant |
Past President: |
Nancy Fellows (deceased) |
Spiritual Advisor: |
Fr. Vivek Trindade |
Recording/Corresponding Secretary: |
Mary Maglio |
Treasurer: |
Lois Stubbs |
Spiritual Development: |
Maria Reis & Sr. Kathleen O'Neill |
Membership Organization: |
Jean Doiron |
Christian Family Life: |
Maria Reis & Sr. Kathleen O'Neill |
Communication: |
Vacant |
Community Life: |
Cynthia Harris |
Parish Activities: |
Clare Cutrara |
Education and Health: |
Cynthia Harris |
Hospitality Services: |
Clare Cutrara |
Legislation: |
Jean Doiron |
Resolutions: |
Jean Doiron |