MISSION STATEMENT
The Catholic Women's League of Canada calls its members to grow in faith, and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service.
CORE PURPOSE
Uniting Catholic women to grow in faith, and to promote social justice through service to the church, Canada and the world
CORE VALUES
FAITH – following Catholic teaching
SERVICE – local, national and international
SOCIAL JUSTICE – actively involved in society
The Objective of the League shall be 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.
The Purpose of the St. Joseph Parish Council:
To implement The Catholic Women's League objectives and policy in this Parish
To represent the Catholic Women's League members of Ontario at the Parish level
To be a link between St. Joseph's council in Ontario and the national council for reporting, for resolutions and for those matters requiring an instructed vote at the provincial convention
To communicate information and direction from the national council to the St. Joseph council
To provide direction, inspiration and encouragement to the Catholic Women's League members of St. Joseph
To submit resolutions and briefs on St. Joseph council matters as required
To maintain contact with The Catholic Women's League of Ontario
OUR ENVISIONED FUTURE WITH YOU:
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada as 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.