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
Justice and health for who? The proposed abortion legislation bill
There are two Bills currently before parliament that if passed will signal a major shift in the moral values that underpin our society. The End of Life Choice Bill is currently going through the Committee of the Whole House stage. There has been much rigorous debate including, at times, rather … [Read More...]
Roderique HopeTrust
Michelle Ramage, the chairperson of the Roderique Hope Trust was a guest speaker at the Diocesan Conference of the Palmerston North CWL held in New Plymouth. She was awarded the ‘Taranaki Person of the Year’ in 2018. Michelle is also an ex-pupil of Sacred Heart Girl’s School in New Plymouth and is … [Read More...]
National Newsletter
What a joy it was to meet and talk to you all during my round of Diocesan Conferences. We can all be so proud of all the work you are doing both locally and overseas. I hope you have had the opportunity to reflect on and discuss the issues that I raised with you. Promoting CWL by raising the … [Read More...]
Pillars Award
Verna McFelin of the PILLARS Trust receiving a cheque from the National President Kay Blackburn. Congratulations to Verna McFelin and Pillars for winning the Community of the Year award received at the Mitre 10 New Zealand Awards in 1918. Verna is the Founder and Chief Executive of Pillars, … [Read More...]