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 goals of the League are to: 

  • Achieve individual and collective spiritual
  • Promote the teachings of the Catholic Church. 
  • Exemplify the Christian ideal in home and family life.
  • Protect the sanctity of human life.  
  • Enhance the role of women in church and society.
  • Recognize the human dignity of all people everywhere.    
  • Uphold and defend Christian education and values in the modern world.   
  • Contribute to the understanding and growth of religious freedom, social justice, peace and harmony.

St. Ignatius Loyola CWL Council Executive – January 2022 to January 2024

  • Rev. Fr. Tim Hanley, Spiritual Advisor
  • Debbie Bates, President
  • Diana Varcoe, Recording Secretary
  • Marion Lorenzo, Treasurer

Standing Committee Chairpersons:

  • Rozanne Zammit, Spiritual Development
  • Mary Jo Paz, Organization
  • Marlene Pascua, Communications
  • Irmgard Marcuzzi, Community Life
  • Anne-Marie Dayal, Historian and Past President

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. Currently, due to COVID19, meetings are being held via ZOOM.

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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