North Shore Catholic Parishes

St. James the Greater - Blind River, St. Ambrose -Thessalon
Paroisse Ste-Famille - Blind River, Saint Kateri - Blind River Reserve

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CWL

- St. Ambrose Thessalon

Catholic Women's League:
President: Leah Carson
Secretary: Maria Salazar
Treasurer: Sylvie Hanniman
Membership Chairperson: Anne Kasch

1. After these long months of isolation, we are trying to get back to having monthly meetings at the Hall. Next meeting is planned for May 4, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hall. New members are welcomed! The meetings will resume in the Fall.
2. HAPPY 62th.ANNIVERSARY!
On Tuesday, April 26, 1960, the St. Ambrose Catholic Women’s League was organized.
The minutes from that meeting tell that 15 ladies of the Parish gathered with the Diocesan President Mrs. C.E. Young, Rev. P Theriault, Spiritual Director of the CWL, and Mrs. O’Connor, Organization Convenor. Rev. Miles B. Flannery was the parish priest at that time. The new executive was made up of the following people:
Spiritual Director: Father Flannery
President: Shirley Grisdale
1^st. Vice-president: Beatrice Tremblay
2^nd. Vice-President: Rita Abbott
3^rd. Vice-President: Doris Bellerose
Secretary: Florence Cavanagh
Treasurer: Mrs. G.A. Noble
When you read these names, you will recognize that many of these ladies have members here in this council as of today. Florence Cavanagh’s daughter, Anne Kasch, is now our membership chairperson. Pearl Somers was a member for only six months before she passed away and now her daughter Leah is President today. Belonging to the League is something that s passed on from a Mom to a daughter.
The St. Ambrose Catholic Women’s League has a lot to be proud of. Over the years, we have donated a good amount of money to our parish to help with expenses as well as helping at Algoma Manor with masses and the October birthday party. Last year, President Mary Laundrie worked with the League and collected many pounds of groceries for the local food bank. Mary has also been working with others on fundraising for the parish for the painting project as well as working for the handicap access.
The Catholic Women’s League is an important part of our parish life. Please consider becoming a member so we can carry on a legacy for those ladies who worked so hard to start the League here, at St. Ambrose.
Respectfully submitted,
Leah Carson, President