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
Celebrating 100 years of women’s progress
Throughout New Zealand there have been celebrations of the progress women have made since women gained the vote one hundred years ago. These celebrations have muted somewhat by the knowledge that there is still a long way to go before there is true equality so the work must continue. Susan … [Read More...]
Themes and At Home Appeals
From Dunedin Diocesan Report 2018 National Conference The theme for 2014 to 2016 Vital, Visible, Vibrant led us on many paths to look at ourselves and ponder about the impact we have on the lives of others that we came into contact with. Guest presenters spoke to us about the many ways we make … [Read More...]
Hugo Charitable Trust grant use to maximum effect
Te Awamutu Branch successfully applied for a grant from the Hugo Charitable Trust. This Trust was set up in honour of Hugh Green by his daughter, Maryanne Green, to build on his philanthropic legacy for the future benefit of Aotearoa New Zealand and New Zealanders. Mr Hugh Green was noted for … [Read More...]
2018 National at Home Appeal: Motor Neurone Disease Association
Every year Catholic Women’s League choose a National Charitable organisation to learn about and to support. Education plays a big part at Branch and Diocesan levels as learning about issues that affect many people in New Zealand are not always well known. The more that is learned, the better … [Read More...]