The Catholic Women's League of Canada

International Worker’s Day
2024-05-01

St. Joseph the Worker (Feast Day)
2024-05-01

Ascension Day
2024-05-09

The Ascension of the Lord
2024-05-12

Canada Health Day
2024-05-12

Our Lady of Fatima (Feast Day)
2024-05-13

WUCWO annual day of prayer
2024-05-13

Pentecost
2024-05-19

Symposium on Palliative Care
2024-05-21 - 2024-05-23
On May 21-23, 2024, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, in collaboration with the
Pontifical Academy for Life and other key partners, is hosting a symposium on palliative care in
Toronto. This symposium aims to strengthen hope for end-of-life issues within the Catholic church,
other faith traditions and society. It will unite participants from various disciplines and experts in
various specialties to build a strong advocacy network for effective and comprehensive palliative
and end-of-life care. Needs will be identified, and tools will be recommended to facilitate a better
and broader response to current challenges in implementing palliative care. It will create the
opportunity to build a strong network of experts and practitioners who can help develop and
promote palliative care resources.

A Good Death: The Challenge for Christians Today
2024-05-22 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Join Dr. Nuala Kenny and moderator National Chairperson of Service Joline Belliveau as Dr. Kenny shares insight into the topic of palliative care. Dr. Kenny is a native New Yorker and a Sister of Charity of Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is a physician, pediatrician and bioethicist, practicing, teaching and working at several hospitals in Canada and receiving many honours for her work in child health, medical education and health policy. Past president of both the Canadian Paediatric Society and the Canadian Bioethics Society, she was chair of the values committee of the 1997 prime minister of Canada’s national forum on health. She has authored numerous papers and several books – Rediscovering the Art of Dying, Healing the Church, Diagnosing and Healing the Clergy. Sr. Kenny has a vast knowledge to share with us on palliative care.

Register for this free webinar today!

World Day of Prayer for the Church in China
2024-05-24

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
2024-05-26

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
2024-05-30

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2024-05-31

Beyond MAiD for Mental Illness: Confronting Canada’s Mental Health Challenges
2024-06-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Location: 45 Rideau St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5W8
The presentation will focus on the mental health crisis in Canada, as described in the event invitation:
“As discussions around the expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) for people with mental illnesses continue, it’s clear that Canada is facing a profound mental health crisis. While the temporary delay of MAiD for mental illness offers a reprieve, urgent action is required to tackle the pressing issues in our mental health landscape. Join us for an insightful conversation on navigating these challenges and charting a path toward a more compassionate and hopeful future.”
The presentation will feature:
Dr. Sephora Tang, psychiatrist and Cardus Health senior fellow
Dr. Tim Lau, geriatric psychiatrist
Meagan Gillmore, journalist
Register to attend online or in person on Cardus’ website.

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Solemnity)
2024-06-07

World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests
2024-06-07

The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2024-06-08

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
2024-06-24

Canada Day
2024-07-01

Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Memorial)
2024-07-16

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
2024-07-28

104th Annual National Convention
2024-08-11 - 2024-08-14 | Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown, 90 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2024-08-15

The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2024-08-22

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
2024-09-01

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2024-09-08

The Most Holy Name of Mary (Feast Day)
2024-09-12
The liturgical calendar includes The Most Holy Name of Mary, originating in Spain in 1513, whose observance was extended by Pope Innocent XI to the universal church in 1683 in thanksgiving to Our Lady for the victory on September 12, 1683, by King Sobieski of Poland over the Turks who were besieging Vienna. “We venerate the name of Mary because it belongs to her who is the Mother of God, the holiest of creatures, the Queen of heaven and earth, the Mother of Mercy” (Catholic Encyclopedia). Members are invited to pray for Mary’s intercession on this special day.

Our Lady of Sorrows (Memorial)
2024-09-15

National Faith Day
2024-09-21
