Catholic Women's League

Catholic Women's League

"She has put out her hand to strong things" (Proverbs 31)

Catholic Women's League in Wagga Wagga diocese has thirteen parish branches which meet regularly, coming together in friendship, sharing Catholic faith and Christian values.

The aims of Catholic Women's League
- to support our parish priest
- to contribute to the running of our church in practical ways
- to nuture spirituality by attending prayer days and discussion groups
- to support parish functions and fundraising

Members of Catholic Women's League are interested in all matters that concern women, families, children, youth, the elderly and disadvantaged of our communities. We wish to understand issues that affect these groups and to assist them to fair treatment and social justice. Where it is at issue we assist them to be free to practice their Catholic Faith and live by their Christian Values.

The diocese is divided into four regions. Regional meetings are held in March each year. At these meetings branches share their achievement and formulate plans for the coming twelve months. Members renew friendships and share the spiritual theme. Our diocesan Spiritual Director always attends these meetings to celebrate Mass, give support and spiritual guidance.

The Diocesan Committee is made up of members nominated by their branches. This committee meets four times each year and sends out a newsletter after each meeting.

Our Annual Conference is held in May. The conference receives a general report on the achievements of the CWL in our diocese for the past year, resolutions and recommendations for the coming year and decisions are made about taking appropriate action. We invite a guest to speak on an issue of importance to us. Our Bishop and our diocesan Spiritual Director attend this conference to celebrate the Mass, give support and encouragement for our work.

he state governing body of the CWL is made up of representatives of the five dioceses of Victoria plus Wagga Wagga. There is also a national organisation.

Catholic Women's League of Victoria & Wagga Wagga Inc., Wagga Wagga Diocesan Committee:
Rev W Plunkett, Spiritual Director Ph (02) 6922 6057
Mrs Susanne Gooden, Lockhart Branch Ph (02) 6920 5470
Mrs Margaret Corbett, Kooringal Branch Ph (02) 6922 5936
Mrs Pat Roe, Jerilderie Branch Ph (03) 5886 1413
Mrs Carolyn Packer, Rand Branch Ph (02) 6035 1765
Mrs Sylvia Mahoney, Kooringal Branch Ph (02) 6926 1755
Mrs Helen Sandral, Albury Branch Ph (02) 6023 6110
Mrs Norma Dawson, Kooringal Branch Ph (02) 6926 2988
Mrs Anna Battocchio, Associate Member Ph (02) 6962 4013


Parish Branches
- Albury Branch meets on the third Tuesday of each month [evening meeting], Mrs Frances Murphy, Branch Secretary Ph (02) 6041 1721.
- Barooga Branch meets on the first Tuesday of every second month (beginning with
February) - Mrs Sue O'Kane, Branch President Ph (03) 5873 4455
- Coolamon Branch meets on the second Tuesday of each month - Mrs Merle Moloney, Branch Secretary Ph (02) 9627 3050
- Corowa Branch meets on the third Thursday of each month -
Mrs. Marion Skehan, Branch President Ph (02) 6033 1293
- Howlong Branch meets on 2nd Monday of each month after 9.30 am Mass - Mrs Kath Farrelly, Branch Secretary Ph (02) 6026 5977
- Jerilderie Branch meets on the first Thursday of each month -
Mrs. Judy Ryan, Branch Secretary Ph (03) 5886 1241
- Kooringal Branch meets on the first Wednesday of each month -
Mrs Margaret Corbett, Branch Secretary Ph (02) 6922 5936
- Leeton Branch meets on the first Monday of each month - Mrs Anne Kennedy, Branch President Ph (02) 6953 3363; Mrs Anne Kelly, Branch Secretary Ph (02) 6953 3554
- Lockhart Branch meets on the second Thursday of each month - Mrs Carolyn Ryan, Branch Secretary Ph (02) 6920 5321
- Rand Branch meets on the 1st Thursday of each month after 9.10 am Mass - Mrs Carmel Packer, Branch Secretary Ph (02) 6035 1719
- Tocumwal Branch meets on the first Thursday of each month - Mrs Carmel Scott, Branch Secretary Ph (03) 58742064
- Tumbarumba Branch meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month - Mrs Pat Ray,Branch Secretary Ph (02) 6948 2504
- Yanco Branch meets on the second Tuesday of each month - Mrs Margaret Beaumont, Branch Secretary Ph (02) 6953 3628