Submitted by: Marianna Caldwell At a meeting I attended not so long ago, I heard it mentioned that some members were reluctant to take on the Spiritual Development Chair because they were not sure what was expected of them. In the Handbook for Spiritual Chairpersons it says that “Spiritual growth is the very heart of [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Carol Penno Madam President: We have been truly blessed. Our Holy Pontiff , Benedict XVI has given us the encyclical Deus Caritas Est, God Is Love. The second part of the encyclical has instructions for us on Christian Charity; needless to say, this goes hand in hand with our Community Life standing committee. [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Caroline A. Rev. Fathers, Madame President Sisters in the League: Well it is just over one year now, since my elevation to Nelson Diocesan President! It has been an interesting year, one of learning, listening and supporting! Many councils in my diocese have or are having problems filling positions on there councils. But [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Marianna Caldwell Greetings everyone, I know you are all busy thinking up ideas on how to develop the National Theme “Love One Another” and I am encouraged by the response I have received from one Diocese. Hopefully, many councils will be inspired to create a piece of art, or craft – whatever they [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Marianna Caldwell Winter is definitely here! I hope everyone fared well through the windstorms, snow and sub-zero temperatures we’ve had so far, particularly on the coast. But fear not, Spring and Easter are not far off. Temporary National Voluntary Fund for the 49th International Eucharistic Congress When national Spiritual Development chairperson Cecil M. [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Gloria Gausboel Our new National Theme “Love One Another” calls us to take action for the poor and homeless people in our cities, province and country. We can show our love by taking action on Resolution 2003.1 Affordable Housing for Low-Income Canadians and Resolution 2004.02 Children Living in Poverty. Write letters to provincial/territorial/federal [...]
Read MoreSubmitted by: Marianna Caldwell Merry Christmas! May the baby Jesus bless you and your family with peace and joy as you welcome him into your home and into your heart. We have begun Year C and we are well into Advent and Christmas is upon us. I would like to share with you some information [...]
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