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Regina Diocesan Newsletters
Southwest Region - Fall Workshop
October 2024
We had a great turnout for our Fall Regional Meeting & Workshop held in October 2024. Six of seven councils were represented for a total of 36 present, including guests. Our Spiritual Advisor, Deacon David Hagel, led us in song and devotion and each council president reported on the activities of their members the past year. The day was filled with learning, sharing, socializing, a great lunch, and a gift basket raffle. A highlight was a fun contest where we had to guess which model was wearing which member’s wedding dress!
The real treat was hearing from our new Diocesan President, Linda Maddaford, who spoke on “What Inspires Us as Women of Faith.” Our new theme meshes well with our new pillars, and also the Jubilee Year theme, “Pilgrims of Hope.” Linda encouraged us to bloom where we are planted—to use our charisms, as that will bring us joy and energy. She reminded us that, in the spirit of Service, holiness is an action, and “Care for Creation” is now one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. She thanked us for coming to the national convention (who knew an event like that is five years in the making!); the call to sew convention bags was met and then some, as there was an excess of 200 bags which will find new homes. Linda also shared some of her personal experiences related to MAiD, in advance of participating in the CHAS convention the following week. She noted that we are now into the implementation phase of our national Strategic Plan, so let us take advantage of all the resources on the CWL website, and go forward as a TEAM:
T – Together in sisterhood
E – Enriching our faith
A – Affirming our Catholic values
M – In meaningful mission and service
In the afternoon Hugh Henry, former Director of the Swift Current Museum, guided us in “Understanding the Historical Context and Implications of Treaty 4.” This year was the 150th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty, and Mr. Henry gave us much to think about!
We are looking forward to our spring executive meeting in Consul, SK. Road trips are always an occasion for faith, fun and fellowship!
Rachelle Johnson, Chairperson
Southwest Regional Council
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Morning Star Region - CWL Ladies Retreat
April 2024
Morning Star region gathered just after Easter for an afternoon spiritual retreat hosted St. Gerard council.
The retreat, Here I am Lord, Send Me - Responding to Holy Moments, was based on our national theme and provided many holy moments. The afternoon was a time of quiet reflection, prayer, sharing, stories, and song. All who attended were uplifted by and appreciative of the program. The retreat was facilitated by St. Gerard co-presidents Deanna Pellat and Christine Shuya.
Morning Star region gathered just after Easter for an afternoon spiritual retreat hosted St. Gerard council.
The retreat, Here I am Lord, Send Me - Responding to Holy Moments, was based on our national theme and provided many holy moments. The afternoon was a time of quiet reflection, prayer, sharing, stories, and song. All who attended were uplifted by and appreciative of the program. The retreat was facilitated by St. Gerard co-presidents Deanna Pellat and Christine Shuya.
Photo credit: Linda Maddaford
Above: Facilitators Deanna Pellat and Christine Shuya share the light of Christ.
Right: Group photo at St. Gerard Parish.
Yorkton/Melville Regional Workshop
Submitted by Elaine Hornung
August 2023
On April 1, 2023, the Yorkton/Melville Regional Council held a workshop for the councils from that region. Members from the Esterhazy region were invited to attend as well. The workshop, titled Catholic and Living It! was hosted by the Melville council with help from the other councils in the region. Forty-three women attended the workshop including Connie Crichton, Provincial President, Janette Rieger, Regina Diocesan President, and Linda Maddaford, Regina Diocesan Vice President. Each of the three women just mentioned gave a presentation: Connie discussed Misconceptions of the League, Janette spoke on Going Forward with the new committees, and Linda gave a presentation about the resources available on the CWL website. Mass was celebrated by Melville's Spiritual Director, Father Dennis before the workshop began.
100th Regina Diocesan Annual Convention
Janette Rieger, President
July 2023
The 100th annual convention of the Regina Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada was held on May 7th & 8th, 2023 at Resurrection Parish in Regina which is located on Treaty 4 territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota peoples, and the homeland of the Metis nation. In total almost 150 delegates and guests attended the event which commenced on Sunday, May 7th, at 4:00 p.m. with the recitation of the rosary followed by Holy Mass.
Following mass, attendees were treated to a delicious banquet which was prepared by Resurrection Parish staff and volunteers. Regina Diocesan President-elect Linda Maddaford hosted the evening’s program. Special guests who gave greetings following the banquet were Larry Packet – State Deputy, Saskatchewan Knight of Columbus; Councillor Lori Bresciani – representative of Ward 4 residents in the City of Regina; and the Honourable Christine Tell – Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for Regina Wascana Plains, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. Linda read letters of greetings from Member of Parliament for Regina-Wascana, Michael Kram, and from the Archbishop of Regina, Donald Bolen, both of whom were unable to attend.
The guest speaker for the evening was Shannon Novak who spoke on the Spiritual Motherhood of Priests. Shannon’s apostolate encourages women to spiritually adopt a ‘priest-son’ in the archdiocese, for whom they will pray, for their entire life, just as they do for their own children. The priest is informed that he has been ‘adopted’ but the program is anonymous, so that all he knows is that he is in someone’s prayers.
Monday, May 8th started with the Presentation of Colours, with flags being carried by National President Fran Lucas, Provincial President Connie Crichton, and Diocesan President Janette Rieger. After the singing of O Canada members began the day with a spiritual program presented by Diocesan Spiritual Advisor Fr. Thomas Mutavanattu and Diocesan Spiritual Development Chairperson Agnes Smith. The parliamentarian was Marilyn Schuck. Greetings were brought from National CWL President – Fran Lucas, Provincial CWL President – Connie Crichton, Prince Albert Diocesan CWL President – Priscilla Wakelin, Saskatoon Diocesan CWL President – Marion Laroque, and from Provincial Spiritual Advisor – Fr. Peter Nnanga.
The guest speaker was Fran Lucas who spoke on her theme ‘Catholic and Living It!’ with a focus on relationships. Following that, the spiritual advisors in attendance left for their meeting, and delegates were given blank ‘thank-you’ cards and time to write a thank-you, a word of encouragement, or to offer a spiritual bouquet to their spiritual advisors. When the spiritual advisors returned, they were acknowledged and thanked for their service to The League. Members took their cards home to present to those spiritual advisors who were not in attendance.
The remainder of the day was spent on business and oral reports given by the standing committee chairpersons. The Instructed Vote was held regarding the change to the Constitution & Bylaws. The proceeds from the Sunday mass collection were presented to 2 recipients. The Regina Diocesan Executive portion went to Visitation House in Regina, and the Convention Planning Committee portion was given to the Archdiocese of Regina for the education of priests. Each received $566.00, which was ½ of the mass collection total of $1,132.00.
The Traveling Madonna statue was presented by Weyburn Regional Chairperson Camille Goski to Holy Trinity Parish president, and Convention Planning Committee Chairperson, Debbie Bulych. For the next year, the statue of Our Lady will visit the parishes that had members participate in the planning of the convention. Next year she will travel to St. George’s Parish in Assiniboia which will host the 101st Annual Regina Diocesan Convention on April 28th & 29th, 2024. (Save the Date! 😉)
The convention concluded with the presentation of a certificate of merit to the Resurrection CWL Council, gifts to those who helped with the convention, Holy Mass, and the re-affirmation of the executive.
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