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 [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 905-878-6535.
CWL NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2024
| CWL Newsletter - December 2024 |
Photos from Events:
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE
100TH ANNIVERSARY - CONGRATULATIONS!
JUNE 17TH, 2021
April 2023: Farewell gathering for our Spiritual Advisor - Fr. Hayden Starczala
Halton police presentation
Frauds & scams
Detective Constable Derek Gray from the Halton Regional Police Fraud Unit shared a presentation regarding frauds and scams at the CWL Meeting on February 8th. He provided additional resources for our parish's reference.
Women in Policing – From Superintendent Sue Biggs (Burlington 30 Division):
https://www.haltonpolice.ca/en/about-us/podcast.aspx#Halton-Police-The-True-Blue-Women-in-Policing--Superintendent-Sue-Biggs
Halton Regional Police “Fraudcast”:
https://www.haltonpolice.ca/en/about-us/podcast.aspx#Halton-Police-The-True-Blue-Fraud--Detective-Constable-Derek-Gray
Women in Policing – From Superintendent Sue Biggs (Burlington 30 Division):
https://www.haltonpolice.ca/en/about-us/podcast.aspx#Halton-Police-The-True-Blue-Women-in-Policing--Superintendent-Sue-Biggs
Halton Regional Police “Fraudcast”:
https://www.haltonpolice.ca/en/about-us/podcast.aspx#Halton-Police-The-True-Blue-Fraud--Detective-Constable-Derek-Gray
| Little Black Book of Scams |
Executive:
Position |
Name |
President: |
Maria Reis |
President Elect: |
Colleen Motrich |
Past President: |
Mary Lou Nerbonne |
Spiritual Advisor: |
Fr. John Van Hees |
Recording/Corresponding Secretary: |
Clare Cutrara |
Treasurer/Membership: |
Colleen Motrich |
Chairs: Spiritual Development; Membership Organization; Christian Family Life; Communication; Community Life; Parish Activities; Education and Health; Hospitality Services; Legislation; Resolutions |
Judith O'Donoghue Cynthia Harris Maureen Simpson Carlie Powers Sally Crawford |