CWL meets in Charlotettown
More than 930 delegates and guests attended the Catholic Women’s League of Canada 97th Annual Convention held in Charlottetown in August at the Delta Hotel by Marriott.
The convention’s theme was “Inspired by the Spirit Women Respond to God’s Call”. CWL members came from every Canadian province as well as the North.
More than 225 members from the Island attended, many of whom had worked diligently on committees for several years and during the convention to ensure its great success.
Opening and closing masses were held at St. Dunstan’s Basilica where eight archbishops and bishops as well as many clergy participated in the masses. Daily mass, as well as other spiritual exercises, were held. Guest speakers included Ken Yasinski (Becoming a Living Thank You and A Catholic Identity Crisis), Reginald Bibby, June Webber and Donna Dunn, who led a session on Building on Foundation, the League the Future.
Provincial presidents, national president Margaret Ann Jacobs and national chairpersons presented their annual reports. Four resolutions were passed during the business sessions.
During the Eucharistic celebration, a collection of $4,232 was taken with the money going to the Lennon Recovery House Association. .
Participants also enjoyed social events – lobster suppers, tours of Charlottetown and the other parts of the Island, an opening reception, a kitchen party, a Canada Our Dear Home dinner and gala banquet.