CWLA is the national peak body representing the League's seven member organisations and approximately 6200 women Australia-wide. We are a Non-Government Organisation (NGO).
We are a member organisation of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO) and work together with 5 million women in more than 60 countries to promote the presence, participation and co-responsibility of Catholic women in society and the Church, in order to enable them to fulfil their mission of evangelisation and to work for human development. In 2006, WUCWO was erected by the Holy See as a Public International Association of the Faithful.
CWLA has consultative (Roster) status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
Our Mission
CWLA is an organisation dedicated to upholding the dignity of women through education and encouraging their participation in social and public life. The CWLA promotes the spiritual, social, cultural and intellectual formation of women. CWLA also advocates for the respect of human rights with a particular focus on women and children.
Our Vision
This year is the 100th anniversary of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO). Inspired by the example of our founding sisters both in Australia and internationally, our vision is to create a more just society through prayer and action. Our hope is that more women, young and old, will join with us in the service of the Lord.
“I believe in the genius of women. Even in the darkest periods that genius is found, which is the leaven of human progress and history”. Venerable Pope John Paul II
Our work
Addressing social justice and ethical questions is one of the primary tasks of CWLA. We seek to influence legislative and administrative bodies at all levels of government in order to preserve the dignity of the human person. Elected convenors keep members up to date regarding the issues affecting our society at local and global levels. Reports are prepared by the Bioethics and Social Issues Convenors. Our National International Secretary, who represents the League at the United Nations in New York, provides members with updates about global issues.
CWL across Australia
Catholic Women’s League operates in all the States of Australia and the ACT. Each member organisation (M.O.) is autonomous and is represented on the National Council by two representatives. Each member organisation has its own Constitution and Executive Committee. Also each member organisation has its own Social Issues and Bioethics Convenors and International Secretary who keep their members informed and up to date with issues of interest to CWL members and those that have a marked affect on our society.
Each member organisation is made up of many branches with members working at a grass roots level to promote the activities of the CWL. Parish Branches form the lifeblood of the League. These women make it possible for the League to carry out its work at the local, national and international level. Branches support campaigns such as the Pink Ribbon Day, White Ribbon Day, Prostate Awareness and Wrapped with Love. They also sow economic and social wealth into communities by assisting women and children with food, shelter, health, education, training and micro-credit.
Follow the links on the left to find out what’s happening in the CWL in your State. Each State page has the contact details that can put you in contact with your nearest branch.
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Catholic Women’s League Prayer
Grant I ask you, Lord,
A blessing on the works performed by
the members of the Catholic Women’s League.
I pray that, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit
and through the intercession of Mary, Help of Christians.
more women will become participating
members of the Catholic Women’s League.
Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Imp. W. Brennan
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