St. John Vianney CWL
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The Catholic Women's League is the largest national organization of Catholic women in Canada with a tradition of service to others as expressed in its motto "For God and Country". The Council at St. John Vianney was formed in January of 2007 and is focusing on directives to deepen spirituality and to nurture Christian family life. New members are always welcomed to the meetings on the second Tuesday of each month (except July & August).
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CWL Meeting Schedule:
2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. (except July & August)
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St. John Vianney CWL Executive
Patricia Lafontaine
President
519-948-2599
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Helen Biales
Past PresidentJan Conlon
Vice PresidentPamela MacDonald
TreasurerBernadette Andary
Secretary
Claire Hryniw
Faith Chair
Maryanne Pickering
Spiritual Chair
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CWL Photo Album
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A little history, etc…..
League History
The Catholic Women's League of Canada was organized nationally on
June 17, 1920 and granted federal incorporation on December 12, 1923.The League is officially recognized by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB)
as a lay association of women and is affiliated with the World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations (WUCWO),
a world-wide federation holding membership in the conference of International Catholic Organizations (ICO) and
having consultative status with agencies of the United Nations.First National President Bellelle Guerin
The objects of the League shall be to unite Catholic women of Canada:
1. to achieve individual and collective spiritual development
2. to promote the teachings of the Catholic church
3. to exemplify the Christian ideal in home and family life
4. to protect the sanctity of life
5. to enhance the role of women in church and society
6. to recognize the human dignity of all people everywhere
7. to uphold and defend Christian education and values in the modern world
8. to contribute to the understanding and growth of religious freedom, social justice, peace and harmony
National website: http://www.cwl.ca
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Tree Planting
Our CWL was in the process of planning a tree planting ceremony for May, 2020 when the pandemic hit. As we all are aware all public functions were halted on March 16th and to date we have been unable to meet as a group. We wanted to make sure we were part of caring for our common home.
So we planted our tree in November with only a few present. Fr. Rob blessed our tree for us. It is our intention to have a prayer service around our tree in the spring. We would like to include as many of our members as possible. Hopefully by then, we will be able to assemble in small groups, at least outside.
In Photo: Fr. Rob Rocheleau, Helen Biales, Pat Lafontaine, Claire Hryniw, Maryanne Pickering
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