Submitted by: Elaine Audet Thank you to all who sent in their annual reports. An amazing amount of work is done at the Parish levels and considerable funds are donated to support people at home and abroad. It is clear members are sharing the “good things we have been given.” I am sure with 100% [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Carol Penno Madam President What a joyful standing committee to chair, One that draws our hearts and minds closer to God our Father, Jesus, and Mary his Mother. Spiritual growth is the very heart of the League and the essence of its existence. It’s an essential part of a meeting. Before I began [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Pat Deppiesse Marianna extended our time for reporting to you today, asking that we make this a teaching opportunity, and to be informative, light, and fun. I will attempt to cover all three, hoping that my enthusiasm for the role of Secretary will shine through! Information for my brief presentation today will be [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Marianna Caldwell One of the most rewarding aspects of being president is the privilege of being present at Diocesan Conventions. Each diocesan convention is unique and this year I was very pleased to attend the Vancouver, Kamloops and Whitehorse Conventions and I thank Nancy for attending the conventions in Prince George and Nelson [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Nancy Simms Good morning everyone! I would like to share some good news with you. Last year our province increased its membership by 113 members! We were one in only four provinces in the country to have a membership increase, and that’s something to be proud of! Although, having said that, our membership [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Barbara Dowding The role of a past president is a funny one and can be compared to many things. It’ s sort of like being a grandmother – we have all the fun of the experience, but don’t have to shoulder the main responsibility. We can enjoy more and worry less! We can [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Pat Battensby This report for me is a bittersweet experience. On the one hand this past year, we have lost four dear treasured Life Members from our province who are now enjoying their just rewards and I am sure, pulling for their dear League sisters as we continue our work for God and [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Jeanne Wilson Education and Health is a very active standing committee dealing with education and health in six areas. First is Catholic Education which includes Catholic schools and catechesis. Our members are very engaged in these two areas -whether it is teaching in the Catholic schools, serving on school councils, advisory committees or [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Sheila Quinn What does it mean to legislate? According to the dictionary definition – to make law. What are government elected representatives responsible forÉ To study, debate, and consider Canadians’ views/concerns before supporting or rejecting a Bill however bare in mind that once a government Bill is introduced to the Legislature it is [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Lois Charlebois In the C.W.L. book “Leading the League”, a quote from the “Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity”. says: Wherever there are people in need of food and drink, clothing, housing, medicine, employment, education; wherever (people) lack the facilities necessary for life or are afflicted with serious distress or illness or [...]
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