CWL Diocesan Convention – April 28 Catholic Women’s League in Macklin, SK Posted By: Kiply Lukan Yaworski May 5, 2022"Catholic and Living It" was the theme of the Catholic Women's League of Canada Saskatoon Diocesan Council 86th convention held April 25 at St. Mary Parish, Macklin, SK. (Photos by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Accompanied by bagpipes played by Margot de le Gorgendierre (diocesan Organization Chair), the Saskatoon Diocesan CWL Convention April 25 in Macklin began with the Presentation of Colours. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)The Saskatoon Diocesan CWL Convention April 25 in Macklin began with the Presentation of Colours. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)The diocesan CWL convention April 25 in Macklin began with the Presentation of Colours: Saskatoon Diocesan President Audrey Zimmerman carries in the CWL flag. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)The Saskatoon Diocesan CWL Convention April 25 in Macklin entrance procession. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)The Saskatoon Diocesan CWL Convention April 25 in Macklin entrance procession. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)The Saskatoon Diocesan CWL Convention April 25 in Macklin entrance procession. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)The Saskatoon Diocesan CWL Convention April 25 in Macklin entrance procession. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Special guests and CWL members from across the diocese gathered for the opening ceremonies of the diocesan convention April 25. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)St. Mary, Macklinn CWL President Nancy Hollman welcomed guests and members to the 86th convention of the diocesan CWL. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diocesan CWL President Audrey Zimmerman addressed the gathering at several points during the CWL convention held April 25 in Macklin, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Pastor Fr. Rathappillil, VC of St. Mary Parish, Macklin (who also serves as Dean of the Eatonia Deanery and the bishop's delegate for clergy formation) welcomed CWL members to the diocesan convention held April 25 in Macklin. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Special guests gathered for the opening ceremonies of the diocesan convention April 25. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)The CWL Convention held in the St. Mary Parish Hall at Macklin, SK April 25 was the first large gathering of the organization in over two years. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Bishop Mark Hagemoen of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon was one of the spiritual leaders in attendance at the diocesan CWL Convention April 25 in Macklin. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Larry Stang, Grand Knight, St. Mary, Macklin Knights of Columbus, brought greetings to the diocesan CWL convention April 25. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diocesan CWL President Audrey Zimmerman presents her report to the Saskatoon Diocesan Council 86th Convention April 25 in Macklin. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Saskatchewan Provincial President Changal Devine brought greetings and a report to the Saskatoon Diocesan Convention April 25 in Macklin, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Saskatchewan Provincial Spiritual Advisor Fr. Peter Nnanga, MSP, (left) and Diocesan Spiritual Advisor Fr. John Abban-Bonsu. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diocesan Spiritual Advisor Fr. John Abban-Bonsu brought a message to the convention held April 25 in Macklin, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)CWL Heath and Education diocesan chair Mary Jacobi (left) introduces guest speaker Cathy Bouchard, who is serving as National Spiritual Development Chair. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)CWL Heath and Education diocesan chair Mary Jacobi (left) introduces guest speaker Cathy Bouchard, who is serving as National Spiritual Development Chair. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)CWL National Spiritual Development Chair Cathy Bouchard was the keynote speaker at the diocesan CWL convention held April 25 in Macklin, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Keynote speaker Cathy Bouchard serves as National Spiritual Develpment Chair for the Catholic Women's League of Canada. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)A placemat of prayers and information at the Saskatoon Diocesan Council 86th Convention April 25 at Macklin, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)CWL members rejoiced in being together face-to-face for the 86th diocesan CWL convention April 25 at St. Mary Parish, Macklin, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diocesan CWL Spiritual Development Chair Marion Laroque presents her report at the convention April 25 in Macklin, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diocesan CWL Christian Family Life Chair Mary Kehrig presents her report at the 2022 convention held in Macklin, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diocesan CWL Legislation Chair Beatrice Wacholtz presents her report at the April 25 convention. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diocesan CWL Resolutions Chair Avis Hardy presents her report at the convention April 25. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Diocesan CWL Health and Education Chair Mary Jacobi provides a report at the April 25 convention held in Macklin, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Past-president and archives chair Ingrid Eggerman provides a report at the 2022 diocesan CWL convention. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Louise Kowalski provided a report about the CWL Clothing Depot operated as a charitable non-profit service in Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Representatives from across the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon participated in the diocesan CWL convention held in Macklin April 25. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Margaret Schwab holds up a hand-made tote bag in CWL colours -- one of hundreds to be made by local Catholic Women's League members to present to delegates at the National CWL Convention to be held in Saskatoon in 2024. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Instructed votes on a per capita fee increase and a number of amendments to the group's constitution were part of the business meeting of the Saskatoon Diocesan CWL Council 86th Convnetion April 25 in Macklin. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Practical steps to take to address poverty and homelessness were introduced by guest speaker Myron Rogal, diocesan coordinator of Justice and Peace, one of the guests at the diocesan CWL convention April 25 in Macklin, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Myron Rogal, diocesan coordinator of Justice and Peace, was one of the guest speakers at the CWL convention, speaking on "Poverty - What can we do." (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Catholic Women's League members from across the diocese gathered for a convention Apriil 25 at St. Mary Parish, Macklin, SK. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)
