The Ontario Provincial Council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the dignity of every human life. This commitment is “an act of love,” rooted in our call as disciples of Jesus to protect, promote, and defend the...
May 10–17, 2026 • “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20) National Family and Life Week, organized by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, invites families, parishes, and schools across Canada to celebrate the gift of life and the presence of Christ in our...
Catholic Education Week invites us once again to celebrate the precious gift of publicly funded Catholic education in Ontario — a tradition that has formed hearts and minds since 1841. As Sue Lubowitz, OPC Service Chairperson, reminds us, this week‑long celebration...
Each year on May 5, Canadians gather to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Red Dress Day, inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black’s REDress Project, has become a powerful national symbol of remembrance — a visual reminder of lives lost, families...
On May 4, 2026, the Ontario Provincial Council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada united in a province‑wide day of prayer, reflection, and advocacy for compassionate, dignity‑affirming palliative care. Councils and members joined together in Adoration, the...
May 2026 Newsletter
National Hospice Palliative Care Week invites us to reflect deeply on the dignity of every person and the importance of compassionate care at every stage of life. This year’s theme, “Palliative Care Everywhere,” emphasizes that quality hospice palliative care should...
12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care Monday, May 4, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Hosted Virtually by the Ontario Provincial Council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada The Ontario Provincial Council invites all members, parish communities, and partners in faith...
EARTH DAY - APRIL 22, 2026 — OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™ From Hilarion Mitchell, OPC Social Justice Chair This Earth Day, we are reminded that caring for creation is part of our call as Catholic women. The 2026 theme, OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™, invites us to recognize the...
As we look ahead to National Volunteer Week 2026, the Ontario Provincial Council is proud to celebrate the remarkable impact of CWL volunteerism across our province. With 2026 declared the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, this moment...