If you are new to our area and feeling a bit isolated, or if you feel you would like to make a difference either locally or around the world, a good place to start is to join one of our in-parish chapters of national organizations.
The Catholic Women’s League (CWL)
The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) offers fellowship to women of all ages in raising funds for local needs and supporting the parish through a variety functions and events. www.cwl.ca
The Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus offers fellowship to men of all ages where focus is on supporting the Church and Clergy and active participation in family, life, community and faith programs. www.kofc.ca
The Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus offers fellowship to men of all ages where focus is on supporting the Church and Clergy and active participation in family, life, community and faith programs. www.kofc.ca
The St. Vincent de Paul Society
Provides emergency help to those in need in the form of food, clothing, housing, help with rent, utilities, and transportation. Our conference is associated with the St. Vincent de Paul Value Store in Bowmanville. www.ssvp.on.ca
Development and Peace
Development and Peace is inspired by Gospel values and in particular the preferential option for the poor. Our objectives are to support the actions of people in the Global South so that they can take control of their destiny, and to educate Canadians on issues related to North-South imbalance. www.devp.org
Development and Peace
Development and Peace is inspired by Gospel values and in particular the preferential option for the poor. Our objectives are to support the actions of people in the Global South so that they can take control of their destiny, and to educate Canadians on issues related to North-South imbalance. www.devp.org
If you are interested in finding out more about any of these organizations, you can visit their national sites or contact our office who can put you in touch with an appropriate parish member.