Submitted 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: Marianna Caldwell Many blessings to everyone as we begin the New Year. I know you are praying for the people in Haiti suffering as a result of the devastating earthquake. Watching their terrible suffering has certainly put a different perspective on petty annoyances such as bad weather or technological difficulties. I am sincerely [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Sandra Stajduhar Meeting With Government: March 25, 2009 Four members of the BC & Yukon Provincial Council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada met with Liberal and New Democratic party MLA’s to present and discuss CWL resolutions. The delegation consisted of Marianna Caldwell, president, Nancy Simms, president-elect, Sheila Quinn, Legislation chairperson, and [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Marianna Caldwell I have had the wonderful privilege of attending four Diocesan Conventions. I flew from Vancouver to Kamloops and on to Kitimat and two weeks later to Castlegar for the Nelson Convention in Creston then back to Vancouver and on to Victoria. Each convention is unique but the CWL members are the [...]
Read MoreWhat a wonderful experience it was to represent the BC & Yukon Provincial Council at the National Convention and so rewarding to have all six Dioceses represented so well. I am sad to report that Nicole G. has submitted her resignation as President of the Whitehorse Diocese as they are moving to Kamloops. While we [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Marianna Caldwell This time last year our council did not have a President-Elect so for the first time an election for President had to be held. Here I am, the new president happy to report we have a full slate of officers. To date, through marketing the League and creating enthusiasm we have [...]
Read MoreIMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED! The awarding of the Order of Canada to Morgentaler calls for a response from every member of the Catholic Women’s League. You are urged to take immediate action to register your opposition to awarding someone who is responsible for terminating over 100,000 unborn children a year. You may email the Governor General [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Barbara Dowding How to wrap up a year in the life as provincial president in four short minutes?! Its been a time of teaching, evangelizing, animating and motivating. A most recent highlight is the incorporation of a second provincial midterm meeting. This is a first for us and so good for a number [...]
Read MorePlease see below for the greeting delivered by President Barbara Dowding at the Knights of Columbus State Convention on April 26, 2008: Your Excellencies Archbishop Miller, Bishops Monroe and Nowacoski, Mr. O’Hara, Worthy State Deputy, delegates and guests, Greetings and blessings from nearly 9000 members of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada in British Columbia [...]
Read MoreWith regards to the Human Trafficking and Legalization of Brothels in light of the 2010 Olympics, please see attached letter from our President, Barbara Dowding, to Mayor Sam Sullivan of Vancouver, and his response. Both are PDF files and require the free Adobe Reader to view. Letter from Barbara Dowding to Sam Sullivan Response from [...]
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