When silence is broken, change begins. A documentary on violence against women in Africa and the power of listening, speaking out and finding support. Organised by the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations and its World Women’s Observatory. https://wucwo.org/en/documentary-launch-and-conversation/ 📅 Date: 12 November 2026 🕒 Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (CET – Rome time) 🌐 Online
Support Canadian home missions through the Catholic Missions In Canada’s “Tastes of Heaven: Virtual Wine Tasting.” Registration is required.
In his message for World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV calls on Christians to see the poor not merely as recipients of charity, but as protagonists of hope. Drawing on the Psalms and lived experiences of poverty, he emphasizes the need for “new initiatives to support and assist the poorest of the poor” during the jubilee year. He highlights that “Labour, education, housing and health are the foundations of a security that will never be attained by the use of arms.” Coordinate a “blessing bag” outreach with essentials (toiletries, snacks, socks) to give to people in need. Partner with a local soup kitchen or shelter for a volunteer day. Hold a clothing or food drive, especially for winter items.
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Christ the King)
A weekly Advent prayer service document for councils and families to use during Advent is included with this communique. http://cwl.ca/communique-05-faith-2/ May this bring you, your families, and your councils closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Celebrate those who generously give their time and talents and encourage members to discover a new opportunity to serve.
The rosary will be recited monthly on the first Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. CT (8:00 p.m. AT) The same link will be used for all sessions: us02web.zoom.us/j/84508538430?pwd=IsbMsMeA7gaC2Jni3G6RpJf4SMn6nx.1 Upcoming dates are October 5, November 2 and December 7, 2026, and January 4 and February 1, 2027. The mysteries will rotate each month. Please share this information within your province and encourage participation.
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) honours the Virgin Mary’s apparitions to Juan Diego, an Indigenous convert. The Basilica in Mexico City, where his cloak with her image is preserved, is a major pilgrimage site. Pope John Paul II’s visit 25 years ago led to his apostolic exhortation Ecclesia in America, calling for a new evangelization under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. Members are invited to pray the attached prayer in joyful anticipation of Christ’s birth.
Diocesan or provincial councils considering a nomination can find the criteria in the National P&P, Section 13: Membership (pp. 26–29). Nomination forms are available on the national website under Resources: Forms.
