Parish News and Celebrations

Parish News & Celebrations

Congratulations to St. Joseph Council, Kentville!

On February 11th, 2024, the St. Joseph’s Parish Council celebrated their 99th Anniversary with the parish community. In attendance were the Diocesan President, Karen Craig and Provincial NS President, Jessie Parkinson

Ukranian Families Fundraiser

The members of St. Clement Council, CWL, Dartmouth, successfully raised $2400, in aid of the people of Ukraine. This endeavour was supported by Councils throughout the Halifax/Yarmouth Diocese. The monies will be sent through Chalice, along with our heartfelt prayers for their safety. Shown here with the donated wall hangings, are Fr. Gerald David and Ethel Jack, Past President, St/ Clement council. The draw took place after the Easter Vigil.

St. Ignatius CWL commemorated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CWL in Canada, by planting a maple tree on the grounds of St. Ignatius. Thanks to the KOC for their support by planting the tree for our council. The heavens rained down on us all as we were led in prayer by Deacon Tom Smith, who blessed the tree, the earth and the nature surrounding us in our beautiful Bedford,NS.

St. Ambrose.items for Shyft House

September 2020 Hygiene supplies, monetary donations and other items were collected by St. Ambrose Catholic Women's League, Yarmouth for Shyft House, non-profit shelter for youth and counselling centre. Dawn Scott, president coordinated the collection outdoors due to COVID-19. $175 dollars in gift cards were donated, $300 dollars plus in supplies and a handmade quilt were part of the collection.

Carol Ann LeBlanc, Carolyn Pike, Roseanne Moulaison, Frances Martin

St. Ambrose Catholic Women's League, Yarmouth attended World Day of Prayer for the Sick and Memorial Service at Villa Saint Joseph-du-Lac,long term nursing care facility in remembering our deceased sister Rosa Hattie and accompanying our resident sister Frances Martin.

St. Ambrose Quilt Project St. Ambrose Catholic Women's League and St. Ambrose Quilters donated many items for comfort and departure kits for youth Shyft House and Juniper House, a safe shelter for abused women and their children.	Yarmouth May Spiritual meeting St. Ambrose, Yarmouth – With 37 CWL members present, Joanne LeBlanc-Graves, spiritual chairperson chose a spiritual reflection on our theme ‘Inspired by the Spirit – Women respond to God’s call for our monthly May spiritual meeting. She dwelled on the three focal points from Margaret Ann Jacob: the unconditional love of God, the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the Spirit. Joanne shared her thoughts and the effect it’s had on enriching her spiritual life and hopefully deepening the re
Colin Fraser St. Ambrose Quilters le 7 mars 2018 On March 7, 2018, Member of Parliament for West Nova, Colin Fraser presented the St. Ambrose Quilters a certificate of thanks for their outstanding leadership in the community which allows seniors to take part in the creation of beautiful quilts and stay socially active.	Colin Fraser et certificat St. Ambrose President, Carol Ann LeBlanc, with Colin Fraser.

St. Ambrose Quilt Project

St. Ambrose Catholic Women's League and St. Ambrose Quilters donated many items for comfort and departure kits for youth Shyft House and Juniper House, a safe shelter for abused women and their children.

Yarmouth May Spiritual meeting

St. Ambrose, Yarmouth – With 37 CWL members present, Joanne LeBlanc-Graves, spiritual chairperson chose a spiritual reflection on our theme ‘Inspired by the Spirit – Women respond to God’s call for our monthly May spiritual meeting. She dwelled on the three focal points from Margaret Ann Jacob: the unconditional love of God, the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the Spirit. Joanne shared her thoughts and the effect it’s had on enriching her spiritual life and hopefully deepening the re

Colin Fraser St. Ambrose Quilters le 7 mars 2018

On March 7, 2018, Member of Parliament for West Nova, Colin Fraser presented the St. Ambrose Quilters a certificate of thanks for their outstanding leadership in the community which allows seniors to take part in the creation of beautiful quilts and stay socially active.

Catholic Women's League of Canada

Halifax-Yarmouth Diocesan Council