"SPEAK-UP CORNER" FOR CWL MEMBERS

This is the "Speak Up Corner" on our web site and we would certainly like to hear from everyone as to how our League can make a big difference now and for many years to come. We need to hear your views and feedback so that we can take action to improve the works of this great organization. We look forward to hearing from our sisters in Christ.

click here to send an email to "Speak-Up"

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WHY BECOME A CWL MEMBER?
(Taken from “The Jewel in God’s Crown”- a speech given by CWL member, Maura Canavan during the 2006 CWL Leadership and Public Speaking Course in Peel Region).

† If I offered you a shiny, sparkling diamond for $20 a year – would you go for it?
† If I offered you a chance to improve the quality of your life, the life of your family, would you go for it?
† If I offered you the chance to know God to grow spiritually – would you go for it?
† I wonder, if I asked you, if you wanted to let your hair down and have some fun, would you go for that?

As we go through life, we make choices:
† We choose to love
† We choose good over evil
† We choose our mate, our friends, a certain life style and the list goes on and on.

I am inviting YOU to choose to become a member of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada. If you choose the CWL, it is a diamond – a sparkling, twinkling, diamond in God’s crown, and there are many facets to this diamond. Read more

For information on how to join the CWL please email us and a representative will contact you. Click here

WHO ARE WE?

The Toronto Archdiocese CWL was formed in 1921 and celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2011! “The History of the League in the Archdiocese of Toronto” which spans the first 80 years 1921-2001 and the new supplement that covers the past 10 years will be on sale in the coming months, Click here to read an excerpt.

The Toronto Archdiocese CWL is comprised of seven regions including Durham; Scarborough; Toronto; North York; Northern; Humber Valley and Peel Region. There are 96 councils spread across the regions with 7,400+ members. Click here to find a parish with a CWL council. Check out the “Regional Information” tab to view the regional events calendars.

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LATEST NEWS

PATRICIA BEATTIE ANNUAL MEMORIAL MENTORING AWARD  -   Your submission for 2011 must be submitted by April 1st, 2012. The committee will review the submissions and the winners will be presented with their Awards at the Toronto 2012 Archdiocesan Convention. Click here to access  the Nomination form.   Click here for more details on the award.

Cardinal Thomas Christopher Collins - The Pope has named Toronto Archbishop Thomas Christopher Collins as one of 22 new cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church. Ordained as a priest in 1973 and appointed Archbishop of Toronto in 2007. This is indeed a great honour for us all. More information click here.

Click here to view our Congratulatory advertisement placed in the Catholic Register published on February 12th, 2012 supplement.

From the first Sunday of Advent, 27th November 2011 the Roman Catholics throughout the world will begin to use the 3rd edition of the Roman Missal during the celebration of the Mass.  As a result we will notice some changes in our liturgy, while the order of the Mass remains the same.  For more information visit the Archdiocesan website  http://www.archtoronto.org/  or click here

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 The 2 Resolutions that will be presented at the 2012 Toronto Diocesan Convention are: 

- Resolution Toronto Diocesan 2012.01 - Protection of Rights for Seasonal Agricultural Workers

- Resolution Toronto Diocesan 2012.02 - Raising Awareness of ALS & Increased Funding for Research 

Attend the dialogue session that will take place on Friday 4^th May, 2012  from 10:00am to 12 noon in the Toronto A&B meeting room, at the Double tree Hotel.

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CATHOLIC GIRLS LEAGUE

On Oct 16th 2010, St. Francis Xavier (SFX) Council in Mississauga, Peel Region formed the first Catholic Girls League (CGL) within the Toronto Archdiocese. The formation spanned 10 months. Click here to read more about their journey.

Clike here to hear from the CGL President 2011 news

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UPCOMING EVENTS/PROJECTS

Project Challenge 2011 – 2012:  The theme is “Centered on Faith and Justice – Living in the Light”.  For more details click here.

This year 2012, the Toronto Diocesan Convention will take place on the weekend, Friday May 4th and Saturday 5th May.  Mark the dates in your calendar.  Come and meet your sisters for Fun, Faith and Friendship.  Great Speakers, good food and lots of spiritual enlightment.  Hope to see you there.  Click here for more details.

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THEMES FOR 2011-2012

National Office theme for 2011-2012 is CENTRED ON FAITH & JUSTICE
              Toronto Diocesan Council's sub theme for 2012 is LIVING IN THE LIGHT

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