Catholic Women's League

St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Women's League Parish Council was founded in 1956, with Mary Matthews as a founding member. It is a sisterhood of mutual support and understanding.

The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls its members to grow in Faith and to witness to the Love of God through Ministry and Service.

Faith, Service and Social Justice are the three pillars of the League.

At St Edward the Confessor Church, the women meet each month, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We begin our General meeting with the first 30 minutes dedicated to mass or a prayer service. The invitation is ongoing to all women of the parish to join the CWL and gain the benefits of belonging to the largest organization of Catholic Women in Canada.

The CWL meeting schedule is posted on the CWL website, CWL board and the parish bulletin.

If you have any questions, please email: Monica Figueredo, CWL president at stedwardcwl@gmail.com.

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2024 General Meeting Schedule:

January	Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024
February	Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024
March	Monday, Mar 18, 2024
April	Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024
May	Thursday, May 16, 2024
June	Sunday, Jun 23, 2024 – Communion Brunch
July	Summer Break
August	Summer Break
September	Thursday, Sep 19, 2024
October	Thursday, Oct 17, 2024
November	Thursday, Nov 21, 2024
December	Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024

Mary Matthews Public Speaking Contest

Eligibility: Students in Grades 7 and 8 Participants will present a prepared speech (3–5 minutes) on a topic of their choice, followed by a 1-minute impromptu speech.

Event Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Parish Hall

Registration Deadline: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Click here for Online Registration.

Questions? Email us at stedwardcwl@gmail.com

Mary Dobell Pro-Life Essay & Poetry Contest

Eligibility: Intermediate Level: Students in Grades 7, 8, 9

Eligibility: Senior Level Students in Grades 10, 11, 12

Share your perspective on the Sanctity and Dignity of Life through an Essay or Poem.

Submission Deadline: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Registration Deadline: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Click here for Online Registration.

Questions? Email us at stedwardcwl@gmail.com

Jean McCann Youth Service Award

Eligibility: Confirmed Catholic Youth Ages 15 - 18

This award honours youth who have made meaningful contributions to their parishes.

Submission Deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2025

Registration Deadline: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Click here for Online Registration.

Questions? Email us at stedwardcwl@gmail.com

For All CWL 2025 Youth Contest Guidelines and Consent Forms, please visit the CWL Toronto Website.

CWL Youth Awards 2025

Contest	Registration Submission of Names Due Date	Contest Date/Submission of Essay & Poetry	Guidelines
Mary Matthews Public Speaking Contest Grades 7 & 8	Sat. Jan 11, 2025	Sun. Feb 2, 2025	https://cwltoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3a_2025-Mary-Matthews-PS-Contest-Rules-Parish_Region.pdf
Mary Dobell Pro-Life Essay Writing Intermediate Contest Grade 7, 8, 9	Sat. Jan 11, 2025	Sat. Jan 25, 2025	https://cwltoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/4a_2025-Mary-Dobell-PL-P_E-Contest-Guidelines-for-Parishes-and-Regions-.pdf
Mary Dobell Pro-Life Essay Writing – Senior Contest Grade 10, 11, 12	Sat. Jan 11, 2025	Sat. Jan 25, 2025	https://cwltoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/4a_2025-Mary-Dobell-PL-P_E-Contest-Guidelines-for-Parishes-and-Regions-.pdf
Mary Dobell Poetry Writing Intermediate Contest Grade 7, 8, 9	Sat. Jan 11, 2025	Sat. Jan 25, 2025	https://cwltoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/4a_2025-Mary-Dobell-PL-P_E-Contest-Guidelines-for-Parishes-and-Regions-.pdf
Mary Dobell Poetry Writing – Senior Contest Grade 10, 11, 12	Sat. Jan 11, 2025	Sat. Jan 25, 2025	https://cwltoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/4a_2025-Mary-Dobell-PL-P_E-Contest-Guidelines-for-Parishes-and-Regions-.pdf
Jean McCann Service Award Youth Ages 15 - 18	Sat. Jan 11, 2025	Sat. Feb 22, 2025	https://cwltoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/5b-_2025-Jean-McCann-Service-Award-Guidelines-Participants-3.pdf

More Resources

Please find a list of helpful links below:

CWL National Manual of Policy and Procedure