CWL

Mission Statement:

The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls its members to grow in faith, and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service.

Our Commitments:

To achieve individual and collective spiritual development.

  • Monthly Mass before Meetings
  • Memorial Service at November meeting

To promote the teachings of the Catholic Church.

  • Marriage crosses presented to engaged couples
  • Prayer Cards presented at First Holy Communion and Confirmation

To exemplify the Christian ideal in home and family life.

  • Encourage daily family prayer and weekly Mass
  • Presentation of Prayer Shawls to those in need of spiritual support

To protect the sanctity of human life.

  • Baby shower for single mothers
  • Support for Hospice Care

To enhance the role of women in church and society.

  • Leadership roles in the Parish and Community Groups

To recognize the human dignity of all people everywhere.

  • Financial support to charities at home and abroad as well as our own parish
  • Gift bags to inmates of the Thunder Bay District Jail and clients of Shelter House and Salvation Army
  • Cooking at the Dew Drop Inn

To uphold and defend Christian education and values in the modern world.

  • Scholarships to elementary and secondary students

To contribute to the understanding and growth of religious freedom, social justice, peace and harmony.

  • Financial support provided to social service providers such as: Salvation Army, Shelter House, Dew Drop Inn, Hospice Northwest, Development and Peace, Catholic Missions in Canada, Canadian Jesuits International, Underground Gym, Thunder Bay Regional, St. Joseph’s Care Group,