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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  

2021-2023

 

 

 

 President:  Sandra Kline                                                                           Spiritual Advisor:  Fr. Raymond Odumuko

President Elect:  Karen Craig

Past President: Janet Terrio

1st Vice President/Resolutions:  

Treasurer:  Sheila Manuel

Recording Secretary/Corresponding Secretary:  Dawn Purcell

Standing Committee Chairs:  

Organization: Karen Craig

Spiritual Development:  Marie-Claire Arseneau

Community Life:  Dina Samson

Christian Family Life: Patty Dorrian

Education and Health:  Gail Grapes

Communications:  Ethel Jack

Please refer to the Halifax-Yarmouth Diocesan Executive Directory for contact information for any Executive member.

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