About Us
The Catholic Women’s League was founded in 1906 by Margaret Fletcher. The League encourages its members to work both in the parish and in the wider community. Members are also concerned with issues on a national and international level.
The Social Awareness Team ensures members’ voices are heard…
…in Social Issues
Health
Justice and Peace
Parliamentary Matters
Relief and Refugee
…in Ecumenism
at Local and National level
in Days of Recollection with women of other faiths
…on the National Stage
through the National Board of Catholic Women
…Internationally
through the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations
Another important aspect of our work is meeting in Conference and promoting the Work of the League
Members serve with cheerfulness and work together with a united voice that can really make a difference. Yes, this is the Catholic Women’s League.
A Message from the President - Mrs Doreen Pooley
Dear Members
What a busy and successful weekend we all had in Swanwick at our Officers’ Annual Meeting which had a new format; for the first time combining the officers’ business, training, and a study day. Training was given by National Treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Valentine, not only to encourage existing treasurers, but also in the hope of enabling others to take on this role in their Branches and Sections.
We also had two very informative speakers on prisoners, and the help given to their families. These are very worthwhile causes; perhaps we as CWL members could help in some way at our local prisons? I know indeed that some Sections are already involved but I am sure your Branch Officers, who were at the meeting, will be happy to pass on further information.
I look forward to welcoming you all to Westminster Cathedral for our pilgrimage on 6th June 2009. Lots of wonderful information regarding the pilgrimage is on its way to you. You can click on the drawing of the Cathedral on the front page and more details will be available for you.
As I write the sun is shining and the daffodils are just beginning to come into flower. Spring and the season of Lent is a great opportunity to look forward with hope and to renew our faith in the risen Lord at Easter, that he will enable the Catholic Women’s League to be a ‘Caring with Love’ organisation.
My love and prayers to you all, Doreen, National President.
Doreen, National President
Pictured Above: The National President with the Social Awareness
Team Co-ordinator
Ecclesiastical Adviser - Bishop Peter Doyle
CWL Contacts>
We are always ready to welcome new members.
To apply for membership and for further information please contact the National Secretary at the address below.
CWL National Secretary: Mrs Jean Clarke
PO BOX 303 - MALVERN WR14 9DX
Tel: (+44) 01684 540414 Fax: (+44) 01684 540414
E-Mail: natsec@cwlhq.org.uk
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