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Edmonton Diocesan Council
Centered on Faith and Justice

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Read what a young member says about attending the 2010 National Convention in Ottawa. Click here.

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CWL Edmonton Diocesan Council Structure

The Edmonton Diocesan Council counts approximately 4600 members from 74 parish councils organized into nine zones.

The Diocesan Council Executive is responsible for the administration of diocesan duties and is made up of:

all Parish Council Presidents, plus

the Diocesan Officers, elected and appointed, including Standing Committee Chairpersons (11)

The Diocesan Council also includes: all Zone Chairpersons (9), and

all Life Members, including Honorary Life Members, in the Archdiocese of Edmonton

Policies of Edmonton Diocesan Council

Council Hierarchy, Spiritual Advisor and Officers 2011-2013

Hierarchy - Most Rev. Richard Smith

Spiritual Advisor - Fr. Marc Cramer

President - Gladys Brown

President-Elect & Organization - Gwen Elliott

Vice-President & Spiritual Development - Catherine McNiff

Secretary - Shelly Barabash

Treasurer - Cheryl Boom

Past President - June Fuller

Christian Family Life - Barb Ackabee

Communications Chairperson - Athena Born

Community Life Chairperson - Bea Salmon

Education & Health Chairperson - Mary Hunt

Legislation & Resolutions - Margaret King

Council History

CWL Edmonton History 1912 to 2004

Catholic Renaissance Women of Alberta

CWL began by helping immigrants get settled

Scholarships and Awards

Elsie Yanik Award

Doreen Melton Scholarship Award

National Bursary: Criteria and Guidelines and Application Form

We have set our hearts for the way,

This journey is our destiny.

Let no one walk alone,

The journey makes us one.

 

2012 National Convention is in Edmonton! For information, click here.