The Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada in the Archdiocese of Vancouver was founded November 21, 1924 with Mrs. C. McDonell as its first president with the intention of uniting Catholic women as a community striving for spiritual, cultural and intellectual growth and the development of social action. With its mission statement, “Called to holiness through service to the people of God”, the diocesan council’s mandate was to provide direction, information and guidance to parish council presidents in order that they may use it to take action regarding topics and issues pertinent to their parishes.
The diocesan council is comprised of officers, presidents of parish councils in the diocese, parish delegates accredited to the diocesan convention, and honorary life members and life members holding a membership in the diocese. This body is directly overseen by an executive, comprised of a president, secretary and treasurer, together with Standing Committee chairpersons – all of whom are elected to their respective positions. Ideally, the council also elects a president-elect, to be mentored and trained by the president in order that she may take her place once the 2-year term of presidency has ended.
Today the diocesan council consists of 57 councils with a membership of close to 4500 members.
Diocesan Catholic Women’s League Executive – Vancouver
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Novena and Prayers for Healing and Reconciliation
We offer prayers and Novenas for Indigenous peoples who continue their healing from residential schools. We offer prayers and Novenas to support the Truth and Reconciliation process. Please use these prayers and share with others. [pdf-embedder...
2021 Diocesan Convention Annual Reports for 2020
Letter Writing Presentation – 2021
Learn how to write an effective letter that clearly expresses your opinion on a topic and compels the recipient to respond. Letter Writing Workshop 2021
PASHMINAS – 2022 National Convention – Kelowna
Support the 2022 National Convention by purchasing one of the beautiful pashmina scarves.
Template Letter RE: Delta Hospice to Minster of Health
The Delta Hospice continues the battle to provide quality care and a safe environment for the elderly, sick and dying. The provincial government and the City of Delta are currently in discussion as to how to take over and use the Irene Thomas Hospice, built entirely...
Parish Council Registration Form
To complete by February 19, 2021
Vancouver Diocesan Bursary Application Form
April 10, 2021 Deadline
President’s Report Template for 2021 Convention Book
for One Page report
Welcome Program 2020
This brand new resource has been created as part of the goals set out in the Strategic Plan. It is full of tips, ideas, resources and forms that can be easily adapted for your council. Click on this link for the new Welcome Program Video [pdf-embedder...
2020 Diocesan Convention Annual Reports for 2019
League Prayer
We humbly pray you, O God our Father, to bless The Catholic Women’s League of Canada. Bless our beloved country, our homes and families.
Send your Holy Spirit upon us to give light to our minds and strength to our wills that we may know and fulfill your great law of charity. Teach us to share with others at home and abroad,the good things you have given us.
This we ask through Our Lord Jesus Christ and the intercessions of our patroness, our Lady of Good Counsel.
Amen
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