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.

Here I am Lord CWL

2025 General Meeting Schedule:

January	Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025
February	Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025
March	Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025
April	Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025
May	Tuesday, May 20, 2025
June	Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 – Communion Brunch
July	Summer Break
August	Summer Break
September	Thursday, Sep 18, 2025
October	Thursday, Oct 16, 2025
November	Thursday, Nov 20, 2025
December	Thursday, Dec 18, 2025

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 22, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Parish Hall

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

For More details on participation guidelines, please visit the CWL toronto website and scroll to Youth Awards

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: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

For More details on participation guidelines, please visit the CWL toronto website and scroll to Youth Awards

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: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

For More details on participation guidelines, please visit the CWL toronto website and scroll to Youth Awards