The League
The New Zealand Catholic Women's League is a national organisation of Catholic women. A faith-based organisation, it gives women the opportunity contribute to the social, intellectual and spiritual life of the Church and the wider society of New Zealand. The League speaks out on educational … Read more
CWL Works
"Missions and the spreading of the Good News is part of our role as followers of Christ." When CWL was first formed in 1931 the Bishops of the time asked that one of the main roles should be the support of both the Maori Missions at Home and the church in the Pacific Islands. As a result missions … Read more
League News
2021 Mission at Home Appeal New Zealand Down Syndrome Association
The money raised by CWLANZ will go towards funding the annual youth camp. Young people from all corners of New Zealand enjoy a weekend of adventure, camaraderie, arts, dancing and of course plenty of finger-licking food at the NZDSA Youth Development Camp. The young adults ranging from 18 to 32 … [Read More...]
Days for girls $7850 Mission at Home presentation
CWLANZ is very happy to make a $7850 donation to our 2020 Mission at Home Appeal recipient, Days for Girls NZ. Days for Girls NZ is a registered not for profit in New Zealand and is a Country Affiliate with Days for Girls International. Volunteers across New Zealand work to increase access to … [Read More...]
Appointment of Tikanga Māori advisor
The Catholic Women’s League of Aotearoa New Zealand recognises the role of Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa and the importance of whānau, hapu, and Iwi within Aotearoa. As a national board the goal of CWLANZ is to establish collaborative relationships with Māori as Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa and to … [Read More...]
Have courage, be strong, be different
Little did the Board know how apt this theme would be, our faith gives us such peace and reassurance. One of our board members has commented that the Holy Spirit must have been helping us in our deliberations. Isaiah 35:4-10 “Courage! take heart! God is here…” is a promise you'll find repeated … [Read More...]