Tag: 2010 olympics
Posted by admin - April 12, 2009 - Legislation
TRAFFICKING OF HUMANS Sandra Stajduhar Trafficking of humans is the focus of resolutions 2004.05 End Trafficking of Children (http://www.cwl.ca/resolutions/2004/04-05.htm) and 2008.01 Preventing Human Trafficking at 2010 Olympics (http://www.cwl.ca/resolutions/2008/2008-01.html). We are asking for a concentrated effort from all members to follow the action plans and also to pray daily for guidance as we work against the [...]
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Posted by admin - August 22, 2008 - Conventions, National, President
Submitted 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 [...]
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Posted by admin - June 24, 2007 - President, Provincial Reports
Submitted by: Barbara Dowding Summer greetings and blessings! The longest day has come and gone – can you believe it? While I hope you are all packing your desk for a summer break from CWL, I am preparing for the National Convention. It will be a difficult task to keep all the wonderful highlights from [...]
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Posted by admin - June 8, 2007 - Conventions, Legislation, Provincial Reports
Submitted by: Gloria Gausboel Legislation is social justice in action. What would our society be like if no one ever challenged the status quo? As members of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada, we can challenge the status quo. The term “social justice” was coined by the Jesuit Luigi Taparelli in the 1840s, based on [...]
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Posted by admin - June 8, 2007 - Communications, Conventions, Provincial Reports
Submitted by: Sandra Stajduhar MAY 30th to JUNE 3rd, 2007 VICTORIA, B.C. Provincial Executive 2007 back, l to r – Susan S. – Prince George diocesan president, Nancy S. – Education and Health chairperson, Caroline Ann A. – Nelson Diocesan president, Elaine – provincial treasurer, Sandra S. – Communications chairperson, Gloria G. – Legislation chairperson, [...]
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Posted by admin - June 1, 2007 - Conventions, Diocesan Reports, Victoria
Submitted by: Agnes G. My past year as Victoria Diocesan President has been a learning year for me, for the upcoming year I would like to focus on education of members. 2006 – Starting with our summer meeting, our executive studied their workbooks with information on writing communiques and each person’s job description. For the [...]
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Posted by admin - April 2, 2007 - Christian Family Life, Provincial Reports
Submitted by: Marilyn Van Dongen Dear League Sisters, HAPPY EASTER! “I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.” Ps 30:2 During winter nature seems to die. Leaves drop off the trees and other vegetation droops. Next comes the yucky time of year when the snow melts and everything looks so dirty and unkempt. [...]
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