
A Diocesan Catholic Women's League council is composed of its officers, presidents of parish councils in the diocese, parish delegates accredited to the diocesan convention, and honorary life members and life members holding a membership in the diocese.
Executive Officers are the : president, president-elect, first vice-president, second vice-president (optional), recording secretary, corresponding secretary, treasurer, past president and chairs as required for the standing committees
The Diocesan executive consists of the elected and appointed executive officers and the parish CWL council presidents. Roles of the Diocesan Executive include
1. direction and administration of the affairs of the League within the diocese
2. coordination and organization of programs to promote the objects of the League
3. representation of League members in spiritual, social and political issues within the diocese
4. development of League policy and long-term planning
5. promotion of the League within the diocese
(SOURCE: Leading the Leaque, pg.73-76)
Halifax-Yarmouth Diocesan Council Executive Officers
2018 - 2020
President: Janet Terrio Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Raymond Odumuko
Past President: Elizabeth (Liz) Doyle
1st Vice President/Resolutions: Frankie Dower
Treasurer: Sheila Manuel
Recording Secretary/Corresponding Secretary: Dawn Purcell
Standing Committee Chairs:
Organization: Sandra Kline
Spiritual Development: Loretta Stefura
Community Life: Ethel Jack
Christian Family Life: Dina Samson
Education and Health: Jeanette Lidstone
Communications: Barbara MacDonald-Sullivan
Legislation: Patty Dorrian
Please refer to the Halifax-Yarmouth Diocesan Executive Directory for contact information for any Executive member.