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CWL League's June 2020 Newsletter
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The Catholic Women's League of Aotearoa New Zealand was founded in 1906 in England by Margaret Fletcher. Her aim was to make Catholic women conscious of the contribution, based on the teaching of the Catholic Church, that they could make to the social, intellectual and spiritual life of the community.
Our Patron Saint is St Margaret Clitherow, also known as "the Pearl of York". Married and a mother of three children Margaret was martyred during the reign of Elizabeth I and was canonised in 1970. Margaret was not raised a Catholic but converted after her marriage. Her husband remained a member of the established church.
CWL was first established in New Zealand in 1931 in Auckland; Wellington began in 1944. Father Herlihy, the first Chaplain, made it clear that League was meant to be an action group working for the welfare and spiritual development of women and to be a Catholic voice in the community.
Members within the Wellington Archdiocese have taken a prominent part in the Archdiocesan affairs and many have also been prominent in their communities
Our Patron Saint is St Margaret Clitherow, also known as "the Pearl of York". Married and a mother of three children Margaret was martyred during the reign of Elizabeth I and was canonised in 1970. Margaret was not raised a Catholic but converted after her marriage. Her husband remained a member of the established church.
CWL was first established in New Zealand in 1931 in Auckland; Wellington began in 1944. Father Herlihy, the first Chaplain, made it clear that League was meant to be an action group working for the welfare and spiritual development of women and to be a Catholic voice in the community.
Members within the Wellington Archdiocese have taken a prominent part in the Archdiocesan affairs and many have also been prominent in their communities
You can:
CWL can provide you:
- share friendships, skills and talents
- participate in Social Concerns
- assist with Mission work
- increase the diversity of membership
- share your faith with a group of committed women
CWL can provide you:
- a chance to meet other Catholic women socially
- an opportunity to develop new skills
- an increased knowledge of Faith issues and opportunities to put this into practice
- a chance to have your views heard on Social Concerns
- help to understand and influence the role of the Church in today's world
- help you to recognise your own value
Our Motto of FAITH AND SERVICE guides us in all our work and activities.
The five main aims that we embrace are:
The five main aims that we embrace are:
- Enhance the spiritual and intellectual growth of members
- Be a women's voice heard in local, regional, national and international affairs
- Participate in the spiritual pastoral life of the Church and the wider community
- Support charitable works in New Zealand and the South Pacific
- Provide opportunities for social interaction and enjoyment
President of Upper Hutt Branch
Susan Lloyd |
Susan Lloyd’s appointment as Archdiocesan President of CWL has been endorsed by the Archdiocesan Council. She will be commencing her term of office as President on the 4th May. Susan is well known to all, needing no introduction. As a very committed member of the Catholic Women’s League, in many roles, for a long time, Susan also has had the wonderful advantage of having worked with many role model Leaguers from past years, so brings a wealth of expertise to this new phase of the Archdiocesan Council. Last year the Upper Hutt Branch honoured Susan with Life membership. Thank you, Susan, for accepting this position. Susan is also President of the Upper Hutt Branch.
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Correspondence SecretaryChristine Maccartney
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Committee
Brenda Neville
Eli Smith
Shirley Allen
Anne McGrath
Eli Smith
Shirley Allen
Anne McGrath
Knitting for St Michael's Primary School
These knitted garments were presented to St Michael's Primary School, Taita on 23 June, 2020. 33 Hats, 18 pairs of TV slippers, 27 pairs of Fingerless Gloves, all were knitted by members of the Catholic Women's League, Upper Hutt.
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