The Season of Lent calls Christians to conversion in Jesus Christ. Pope Francis invites: “Let us journey together in hope.” As “pilgrims of hope,” we are to journey in synodality, to “discover what God is asking of us so that we can better advance on our journey to the house of the Father” without anyone being excluded or left behind. “May the hope that does not disappoint (cf. Rom 5:5), the central message of the Jubilee, be the focus of our Lenten journey towards the victory of Easter.” Members are encouraged to prepare for Easter through prayer and penitential practices of “fasting” offered by the attached meditation.  

As Pilgrims of Hope during Jubilee 2025, plenary indulgences can be obtained by praying for the Holy Father’s intentions. Pope Francis’ prayer intention for April is that “the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.” While journeying together in hope during Lent towards Easter, members are encouraged to pray the attached prayer.  

Members are invited to be pilgrims of hope in a one-hour Lenten Webinar: Hope in the Midst of Turmoil A time of prayer and reflection as we celebrate Jubilee 2025 and share in spiritual preparation for Passion Sunday, the Pascal Triduum and Easter with: · Shari Guinta, National President · Bishop Wayne Lobsinger, National Spiritual Advisor · Rolande Chernichan, National Chairperson of Faith on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. (CDT) Register for the webinar at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2669420062234998620  

The great Feast of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday is the culmination of Holy Week, during which the church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his life. The seven weeks from Easter to Pentecost are celebrated as one great feast day. St. Athanasius called them “the great Sunday.” Christians sing the “Alleluia” during these days in their rejoicing (Ordo). Members are invited to express their joy and faith with the accompanying prayer.

The League is sponsoring a Mass in honour of Our Lady of Good Counsel on Saturday, April 26th, the feast day of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Held and recorded in advance in Pickering, Ontario, the Mass is offered for living and deceased members, their families, spiritual advisors and the League’s well-being. Members can view the televised Mass and pray virtually with their sisters across Canada. The broadcast time will vary depending on where viewers live. Most of the channels where the Mass will air are listed below. Please encourage members to check the schedule for the channel of their choice to see what time it airs in their location. For more details, visit the Daily TV Mass website. • Daily TV Mass (website) • Daily TV Mass (YouTube) • FaithTV • JoyTV • Salt + Light TV • Vision TV • Yes TV

Members are invited to be Pilgrims of Hope and attend the Ask, Search, Knock in Hope: A Webinar for Chairpersons of Faith A time to participate and share the journey with other chairpersons of faith at all levels, and with: · Shari Guinta, National President · Rolande Chernichan, National Chairperson of Faith The chairperson role and responsibilities will be explored through prayer, reflection, information sharing, and with opportunity for questions and answers. on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (CDT) Register for the webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6010554426569398620

National Family and Life Week 2025 will be observed from May 11th to May 18th . The week emphasizes the value of family and life within communities. This year’s theme, Abound in Hope, aligns with the transformative power of faith and family support.

Women worldwide are encouraged to do something special in the way of prayer for WUCWO Day 2025. We give thanks for this amazing organization and ask that God continue to bless the work, mission and outreach wherever it is needed. https://www.wucwo.org/index.php/en/prayers/wucwo-annual-day-of-prayer/2338-wucwo-day-2025

May 31st celebrates the Feast of The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was welcomed by the greeting of her cousin Elizabeth. Cardinal Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, urged Catholics in 2023 “to be open and to be welcoming,” recalling that “Pope Francis has made it very clear that he doesn’t want people to be excluded simply on the basis of choices that they make, whether it be lifestyle, work, way to dress, or whatever.” Members are invited to pray the attached prayer.  

Join us to hear powerful stories from Indigenous women. The national Indigenous relations subcommittee members will share their experiences, providing insight into shared journeys and inspiring paths forward—toward healing, respect, unity and hope. Why Attend? • Meet the members of the national Indigenous relations subcommittee. • Hear personal stories of resilience and strength. • Engage in meaningful dialogue. • Learn ways to support Indigenous communities and League sisters. • Feel empowered to walk together toward reconciliation. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6041096660588516694 Let’s move forward together with understanding and hope.

An invitation from Mónica Santamarina, General President of the World Union of Catholic Women's Organisations (WUCWO): Dear friends, on the occasion of the Jubilee Year, and united with the Holy Father in this celebration, I am pleased to invite you to the event WUCWO is organising next June 6 in Rome: “Women, signs of Hope and Life”. Placed between the Jubilee of Families and that of Associations, we want to live this moment as women of faith and hope, actively participating in the Jubilee to give thanks for the progress made, to share testimonies and good practices, to discern the challenges, and to be tangible signs of hope. The event will be broadcasted online in four languages, so I  invite you to save the date and join us. 📅*When?* June 6 🕒*Time*: 3:15 p.m. (CEST) 🔗*Link*: https://shorturl.at/cndQV Please find attached the programme, so you can feel encouraged to take part and invite your organisations to do the same. A warm embrace, Mónica Santamarina