Catholic Women’s League (CWL)
The CWL is an inclusive and engaged community of Catholic women inspired by faith. It is a vital participant in the church, a valued partner for social justice, a respected advocate at all government levels; connected to the world. St. Ann’s CWL was started in 1930. It has been serving our parish and community since then.
The Mission statement is “to call it’s members to grow in faith , and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service”.
The core values are :
- faith-following Catholic teaching
- service-local, national and international,
- social justice- actively involved in society.
We are able to support many charities financially because of the support of our parish, generosity of the members/parishioners and the community during our bake sales, catering funeral lunches and social events.
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Membership consists of :
- Fully active member
- Partially active member
- Associate members (non-Catholic)
- Financially supportive member
- Prayer partner
We meet once a month.
Upcoming General Meeting:
- September 16th, 2024
- October 19th, 2024
- November 23rd, 2024
- December 7th, 2024
Our CWL supports the following:
- Advokate Life and Educational Services-Abbotsford
- Catholic Missions in Canada
- Christine Lamb Residence-Abbotsford
- Coady Institute-Supporting adult education
- Cyrus Centre-Abbotsford
- Domestic Abuse Services
- Euthanasia Prevention Coalition
- Hope for Women Pregnancy Centre-Abbotsford
- Matercare International Canada (safe obstetrical care)
- Migrant workers
- Nightshift Ministries (Surrey)
- Priests, Deacon and Sisters’ Appreciation Dinner
- Prison Ministry
- Save a Family Plan-India
- St. Clare’s Monastery Sisters in Mission
- ESK Omi Mission
