CWL diocesan 2025 Posted By: Kiply Lukan Yaworski May 16, 2025 CWL members welcomed convention participants to the Cathedral of the Holy Family April 26, 2025. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Registration table for the diocesan CWL convention in Saskatoon April 26, 2025. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Display by Hope Restored Canada, one of the local organizations featured during the Saskatoon diocesan convention of the CWL April 26, 2025. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Anne Ashcroft of Saint Anne, Saskatoon CWL council spoke about efforts around human trafficking awareness. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diane Coté, a CWL member who serves on the IWIN board of directors, described the efforts of the non-profit organization to respond to the scourge of human trafficking. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Mary Kenrig and Marion Laroque address the crowd. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)The collection taken up at the Mass was donated to Grow Hope Saskatchewan. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Tracy Boyle, Philanthropy Manager for Hope's Home spoke at the CWL convention about early learning and child care services for children with complex medical needs. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)CWL member Wendy Dale led the music ministry for the Memorial Mass on Aug. 26, the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, patron saint of the Catholic Women's League -- singing a hymn in honour of the Feast Day as worshippers assembled. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Leading the Psalm at the Memorial Mass. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Bishop Mark Hagemoen presided at a diocesan Memorial Mass for Pope Francis April 26 - the same day that his funeral was held in Rome. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Catholics from many parishes across the diocese attended the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis held April 26 in Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)A diocesan Memorial Mass for Pope Francis was held April 26 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Marion Laroque of the Diocesan Catholic Women's League executive proclaims the first reading at the diocesan Memorial Mass held April 26 to pray for Pope Francis. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diane Coteof the Diocesan Catholic Women's League executive proclaims the second reading at the diocesan Memorial Mass held April 26 to pray for Pope Francis. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Members of the Cahtolic Women's League who were gathered at the cathedral for their diocesan convention joined in the Memorial Mass. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)A number of priests joined Bishop Mark Hagemoen to concelebrate the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis April 26 in Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Kendra Mazer of Hope Restored Canada (right) was on hand to answer questions and provide information about responding to human trafficking and sexual exploitation. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diane Cote spoke about the CWL partnership with IWIN, which provides backpacks of basic supplies for those fleeing human trafficking and sexual exploitation. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Sr. Cindy Lewans, PM, was a guest speaker at the CWL convention, speaking about "Connecting with People Living with Dementia." (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Sr. Cindy Lewans, PM (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Marion Laroque (right) recognizes the contributions of CWL national convention committee co-chairs, Naomi Selent (Left) and Melanie Fauchoux (centre) (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Presentation to national convention organizing co-chair Naomi Selent, as fellow co-chair Melanie Fauchoux looks on. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Marion Laroque (right) presents certificate of appreciation to Cathy LaFleche of Holy Family Cathedral CWL, Saksatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Marion Laroque (right) presents certificate of appreciation to Saint Anne CWL Council, Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Marion Laroque (right) presents certificate of appreciation to Mary Jacobi of St. John Bosco CWL Council, Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Marion Laroque (right) presents certificate of appreciation to Jeannette Amico of St. Mary Parish Council, Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Marion Laroque (right) presents certificate of appreciation to Susan Melchiore of St. Philip Neri CWL Council, Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Fr. Francis Hengen, provincial CWL Spiritual Advisor (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Representatives of St. Theresa, Rosetown CWL invited members to the 2026 convention to be held in their community. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Newly-elected diocesan CWL President was commissioned at the convention, along with other executive members. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Past-President Marion Roque passes on the role of Diocesan CWL President to President Edna Hodgson of St. Bruno Parish, Bruno, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Marion Laroque, outgoig president of the diocesan council of the Catholic Women's League of Canada, lights the candles of the incoming executive during the annual diocesan CWL convention held April 26 in Saskatoon. 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