Mary Jesus Glass

Catholic Women's League

 

The Catholic Women's League of Canada

St. Ignatius Loyola Council

**   Faith   **   Service   **    Social Justice   **

League History: The Catholic Women's League of Canada was organized nationally on June 17, 1920 and was granted federal incorporation on December 12, 1923.  The League is officially recognized by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) in 1948.   

Mission Statement: The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls its members to grow in faith, and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service.

CWL Mary Jesus CWL Patroness:  Mary, “Our Lady of Good Counsel”

Core Purpose: Uniting Catholic Women to grow in faith and to promote social justice through service to the Church, Canada and the world.

Core Values:

Faith - following Catholic teaching

Service - local, national and international

Social Justice - actively involved in society

The Objects of the League shall be to unite the 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 receognize 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

St. Ignatius Loyola CWL Council Executive – February 2024 to January 2026

  • Spiritual Advisor: Rev. Edward Curtis
  • Secretary: Maria Gabrentina
  • Treasurer: Linda Frois
  • Past President & Historian: Debbie Bates
  • Faith Standing Committee Chairperson: Carol Harry
  • Service Standing Committee Chairperson: Rozanne Zammit
  • Social Justice Standing Committee Chairperson: Louise Gormley

Meetings: General Meetings are held September through June on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. All are welcome. 

How to Join: All women, 16 years of age and older, are invited to journey with other likeminded women, in a sisterhood of faith, fulfillment and companionship. For further information please contact Debbie Bates at debbie1993.cwl@gmail.com

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