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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 

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(SOURCE:  Leading the Leaque, pg.73-76)

Halifax-Yarmouth Diocesan Council Executive Officers  

2023-2025

 

 

 

President:  Karen Craig

Spiritual Advisor: Rev. Robert Nicholas

 

Vice-President:  Sheila Manuel

Past President: Sandra Kline

Secretary:  Dina Samson

Treasurer:  Ethel Jack

 

Standing Committee Chairs:  

Faith:  Catherine Gonsalves

Service:  Marie-Claire Arseneau

Social Justice: Patty Dorian

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

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