CWL supports Catholic Missions in Canada

Patricia Gyulay of CMIC shows film of donations helping a small community

CWL members have fun slapping "thunder sticks" (inflatable noise makers) over their heads during a presentation by Catholic Missions in Canada. Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic.

The Catholic Women's League donated more than $70,000 to Catholic Missions in Canada at their 95th annual convention in Vancouver Aug. 16-20. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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