Submitted by: Edna Lorenzen I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the members who are ending in the middle or just beginning their term of office. I have had a very adventuresome year. I traveled with another member to smaller parishes where the priest only says mass once or twice a month. Our [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Daisy Mah What has happened: Beginning in June, 2010, we held a Diocesan workshop for executive and officers, which proved helpful when starting our new year. In July, a planning meeting was held with brainstorming for the following year. Ideas for workshops and convention guest speakers were presented and all were used either [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Jenny Shaw The Vancouver Diocesan council had elections this year and I am very happy to say that we have a full slate of Officers and Chairpersons. A big “Thank you” goes out to Evelyn Rigby, our then past president, who has worked hard to ensure that every eligible member was contacted; and [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Lorraine Thibeault The CWL is alive and well in the Diocese of Prince George. We are faith-filled, devoted women, active in our homes, our schools, our parishes, and our League. We breathe prayer – we pray for the deceased, the sick, the lonely, and the heart broken. We pray for the world. We [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Rose Sehn Where do the days go? It seems like yesterday I was giving my first report on the Nelson Diocese. Our parish councils have reported with enthusiasm of the many works they are involved with as they serve their church communities. At our Diocesan Convention, listening to the parish presidents reporting on [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Lucille Wallace “A new position of responsibility will usually show a man to be a far stronger creature than was supposed.” William James Yes, a new position as Kamloops Diocesan President is what I am undertaking as I speak. I ask the Holy Spirit to be with me as I make decisions and [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Gisela Montague A few years ago at a convention one of the speakers stated that “God has given us many gifts at birth and it is up to us to unwrap them.” I believe that as members of the CWL we help each other unwrapping some of these gifts, and at convention time [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Edna Lorenzen Learning is an experience, or is it experience in learning. What I have learned as diocesan president is an experience that has enriched my life. It has taught me many things that has made this part of my journey wanting more. Age has no limits, never stops finding something new in each day, [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Daisy Mah Congratulations are in order for the members of the Victoria Diocese. We have once again experienced growth amongst our member councils this year and continue to strive for unity of purpose as we look to the future. 2010 Highlights include: A Commitment to continue to strive for excellence and are encouraged [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Rose Sehn The Nelson Diocesan Council reports for 2009 indicated that most parish councils are doing quite well. Some Standing Committee Chairs are not filled. However, most councils submit reports of activities in all committees. The challenge for all councils is to attract younger women to join and take responsibility on the executive [...]
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