catholic women's league

misson statement

The Catholic Women's League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God

the objects of the league

  • to unite Catholic women of Canada
  • to achieve individual and collective spiritual development.
  • to promote the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • to exemplify the Christian ideal in home and family life.
  • to protect the sanctity of human life.
  • to enhance the role of women in church and society.
  • to recognize the human dignity of all people everywhere.
  • to uphold and defend Christian education and values in the modern world.
  • to contribute to the understanding and growth of religious freedom, social justice, peace and harmony.

purpose of the ontario provincial counsel

  • to implement The Catholic Women's League objectives and policy in the province
  • to represent the Catholic Women's League members of Ontario at the national level
  • to coordinate the arch/diocesan councils in the pvince
  • to be a link between the arch/diocesan councils in Ontario and the national council for reporting, for resolutions and for those matters requiring an instructed vote at the national convention
  • to disseminate information and direction from the national council to the arch/diocesan councils in the province
  • to provide direction, inspiration and encouragement to the Catholic Women's League members and councils in the province
  • to submit resolutions and briefs on provincial matters as required
  • to maintain contact with the Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops (OCCB)

In the Diocese of St. Catharines, there are 36 parish councils. Each parish council meets monthly under the direction of a council president, council executive and league members. Meetings comprise of both spiritual and social aspects. Through our parish communities we are involved in deepening our spiritual church life and spreading the GOOD NEWS.

For further information or to join, please call the parish office at 905-684-5603 or visit The Diocese of St. Catharines Catholic Women's League website​