Catholic Women's League
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What is Catholic Women's League?
The Catholic Women's League or CWL is a National Catholic Women's organization:
- Women of the parish, who are 16 years and over
- Has over 70,000 members across Canada and is officially recognized by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB)
- It celebrates healthy family life, and the Catholic faith enhancing spiritual development in the role of women in the church and society
- Protects the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death
- In Toronto, the CWL holds Annual Youth Awards Contests that encourage participation through our schools and parishes. Contests include Public Speaking, Poetry & Essay submissions, a Youth Service Award and a Scholarship
- It gives each member the opportunity to use her talents in many different ways be it in our council, parish, the schools or out in the community
- Encourages members to develop their leadership skills
- Is affiliated with the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO)
- Is the only women's organization that meets with the government once a year to voice concerns that impact families and communities at home and abroad.
…and so much more, come join us, so that you can make a difference for “God and Canada”
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CWL - St. Barnabas Council
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.Core Values
Faith – following Catholic teaching
Service – local, national and international
Social Justice – actively involved in societyCore Purpose
Uniting Catholic women to grow in faith, and to promote social justice through service to the church, Canada and the world.
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Objects of the League
The objects of the League were established to unite Catholic Women of Canada to:- Achieve individual and collective spiritual development.
- 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.
Envisioned Future
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is an inclusive and engaging community of Catholic women inspired by faith. It is:
A vital participant in the church;
A valued partner for social justice;
A respected advocate at all government levels;
Connected to the world.
If you are interested in joining the CWL, you can contact Maria Liu at [email protected].
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