Promoting Educational, Religious and Social Concerns
His Eminence Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor at the CWL's Centenary Celebrations in Brighton
Origins
The C.W.L. was founded in 1906 by Margaret Fletcher. She was the daughter of an Anglican Clergyman but was received into the Catholic Church in 1897. In a period of struggle for better and equal opportunities for women she looked for members who would support the League’s work at local, diocesan, national and international levels.
Today
The League is a founder member of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO) and is affiliated to to over 100 women’s organisations in five continents. Their aim is to promote the advancement of women globally and to protect the interests of women and children, especially in the Developing World. This is achieved by representation at UNESCO, UNICEF, the UN and many other Non-governmental Organisations, making the voices of women heard at all world-wide conferences where decisions and policies are made which concern them.
Prayer of Dedication
Lord of Life,bless and be with all members of the Catholic Women’s League.
Guide us in using and developing the talents you have given us, so that, with a strong and positive outlook, we may continue the work established by our foundress, Margaret Fletcher.
Help us to be guided by her example, so we may be committed in our work for others, caring in our acts of charity and loyal to our fellow members, the Church and its teachings.
Help us to go forward in prayer and thanksgiving, always seeking to see Your presence in everyone we meet.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
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