The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls its members to grow in faith,
and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service.


Personal and spiritual growth, friendship and fun can all  be found within the Catholic Women’s League (CWL). As the largest organization of Catholic women in Canada, the CWL provides leadership development through their commitment to the Christian family and the community. There are over 10,000 members within the 103 parish  leagues in the Hamilton Diocesan council.  There are  over 1,300 parish councils all over Canada. Currently,  we have over 103 members at St. Michael’s parish. 

We love to have new members. We know you have unique and valuable gifts that are meant to be discovered, developed and shared with us so come join us!  We invite all Catholic women, 16 years of age and older, to journey with us in a sisterhood of faith, fulfillment and companionship

Please visit the St. Michael's CWL page for details about the CWL here at our parish or contact us at   cwl@stmichaelw.ca

Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us!

St. Michael Moms Ministry

Our purpose is to serve as a ministry for mothers of all stages, fostering a community of fellowship, charity and witness of our Catholic faith to our children and for the St. Michael community.  Together we will strike a balance between deep dive conversations about faith and social activities. We want mothers to connect with one another, build friendships and feel at home in our parish.

Why Moms?
 

Now, more than ever, moms are feeling isolated and are craving connections. A Catholic moms group allows women to connect with other mothers, topics of interest specifically related to their motherhood, topics that impact their personal selves and God; it provides both support and encouragement. Beyond that, moms groups help develop friendships with other moms providing proven mental health benefits and is a way of drawing women together to form a stronger sense of parish community.

What does a Moms Ministry do?
 

We have many ideas of how we can come together, but it's important that we hear from you about how best we can build community for you in our Parish. Some ideas include:

• Monthly Meetings - Meetings support our faith formation, but will also create a peer support network and encourage socialization. Topics could include a Podcast Club, guest speakers, rosary hikes, Mom & Tots groups, etc.

• Social Celebrations - Whether it's a moms-only night out or something for the whole family, we want to celebrate with one another. Aligning our events with important dates in the liturgical calendar will support the domestic church in our homes.

• Supporting our Parish’s Families - It takes a village to raise a child, and we want to be there for one another when challenges strike, or new bundles of joy arrive. Coordinating meal trains or other support is one way we can help each other in times of need.

Join us!

Sunday, September 25th at 10am
Moms Meetup after Mass

Calling all Moms - we want to meet you!  Pop into the Parish Centre after 9am mass for a short social.  We’ll get to know one another, and get your feedback and ideas about how we can grow our Moms Ministry that is unique to our parish.  Please bring your family!  We’ll have activities (and snacks) for kids and dads. (If you normally come to 11am mass, please consider dropping into the Moms Meetup beforehand, we’ll be wrapped up before mass begins).  For more information or to volunteer email parish@stmichaelw.ca

Monday, October 17th at 7:30pm
Moms Connect Speaker Night

Save the date for an evening out with friends.  Join us for tea, a talk, and time away.  The Mom’s Ministry is hosting a speaker night as a way to connect with other moms from the parish and to tap into an element of our motherhood.  Topic to be announced shortly.  Meetup will take place in the St. Kateri room (or Parish Centre if RSVPs warrant a larger space). Please register below.

Late November
Mom’s Night out: Preparing for Advent

Last year’s Advent Preparation Night was a huge hit, and we can’t wait to prepare for Advent and the Christmas season together.  Keep an eye out for more details soon!