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CWL - Wellington Archdiocesan
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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
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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
Nellie Boynton
Eli Smith
Shirley Allen
Anne McGrath
Nellie Boynton
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CWL Upper Hutt BRANCH
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CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE UPPER HUTT BRANCH
CURRENT BRANCH ACTIVITIES
WELLINGTON ARCHDIOCESAN CONFERENCE to be held at the Our Lady of Kapiti Centre, Paraparaumu on Thursday 18th March.
One of the activities is a College Debate between two teams from Bishop Viard College, Porirua on the CWL Theme of “Kia Kaha: Courage – Take Heart”. This takes place at 1pm. If any Parishioner is passing this way, you would be most welcome to come in and support the pupils.
WELLINGTON ARCHDIOCESAN CONFERENCE to be held at the Our Lady of Kapiti Centre, Paraparaumu on Thursday 18th March.
One of the activities is a College Debate between two teams from Bishop Viard College, Porirua on the CWL Theme of “Kia Kaha: Courage – Take Heart”. This takes place at 1pm. If any Parishioner is passing this way, you would be most welcome to come in and support the pupils.
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FUN QUIZZ NIGHT to be held at St Joseph’s Hall on Friday, 16th April 2021 commencing at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. $10 per person. There will be raffles and supper. If you are interested in booking a table (6-8 persons) please ring: Christine 971 8712 or Susan 9703730
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If you are interested in learning more about CWL then here are two sources for you to access:
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- CWL page on the St Joseph’s Parish website. Access is via www.stjosephsuh.com then click on CWL and you will be given options to open with details on Formation, You & CWL (summary of what a member and CWL do), Motto, Branch Committee, News and Photos.
- Our National Body has recently set up a CWL-NZ Facebook link for members to share information from anywhere in New Zealand. This can be another good reference and means of communicating awareness of CWL involvements. To access, Ctrl + Click on the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/424755138334794
Branch Committee 2020/21:
President: Minute Secretary: Correspondence Secretary: Treasurer:
Susan Lloyd Val Kelly Christine Macartney Lorraine Sayer
Committee: Shirley Allen, Anne McGrath, Brenda Neville, Eli Smith, Nellie Boynton
Kia Kaha Courage – Take Heart Susan Lloyd
President: Minute Secretary: Correspondence Secretary: Treasurer:
Susan Lloyd Val Kelly Christine Macartney Lorraine Sayer
Committee: Shirley Allen, Anne McGrath, Brenda Neville, Eli Smith, Nellie Boynton
Kia Kaha Courage – Take Heart Susan Lloyd
Wellington Archdiocesan Conference - March 2021
Several Upper Hutt CWL Members at the Wellington Archdiocesan Conference at Our Lady of Kapiti
on 18th March 2021.
on 18th March 2021.
Knitting - St Michael's Primary SchoolThese 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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Memorial Mass at Mercy ChapelThere was a Memorial Mass at the Mercy Chapel, presided over by Father Kevin. After Mass there was a short monthly meeting of members (the first since lockdown) followed by afternoon tea.
The Memorial Mass recognised three members that died during the lockdown, Nolene Casey, Freda Sanders and Adrienne Lacy. Also we remembered two of our members husbands, Barry McNaughten and Eddie Carson. 
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