Calgary Diocesan Regional Committees

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Calgary Diocesan Council is composed of all CWL Councils in southern Alberta -- from Hanna in the north to the US border and from the Saskatchewan border in the east to the BC border in the west. Some councils have their own websites or a page on their parish website; these are linked below and you can tap the names in blue to go there to learn more about their individual activities.

Regional committees were organized in the 1960’s to offer fellowship and support among parish councils in the same vicinity. They are based on geographical areas: Calgary, Drumheller, Highwood, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. The purpose of a regional committee is to facilitate communication, cooperation, planning, education and friendship among parish councils in the region and the Calgary diocese. Councils in a region share activities, ideas, and speakers. They also support each other's activities and host Diocesan gatherings such as the spring convention and fall meeting. The first councils chartered in each region are:

1924: Medicine Hat — St. Patrick
1925: Highwood — St. Francis de Sales
1926: Lethbridge — Holy Cross
1927: Drumheller — St. Rita
1949: Calgary — St. Mary's Cathedral

Regional committees are composed of the chair, secretary/treasurer, and the presidents of the parish councils in the region¹, but all CWL members are welcome and encouraged to attend regional meetings.

Role of Regional Chairs

Calgary Regional Chair: Summary of Information and Duties

What?	The Calgary Regional Committee is comprised of the Regional Chair and Secretary/Treasurer.
Where?	The Calgary Region is divided into two areas: North councils and South councils.
Why?	Facilitate communication, cooperation, planning, education, and friendship among parish councils in the region and Calgary Diocese.
Who?	A Past President or an active member of the councils in the region.
When?	Two-year term with five meetings held the first Monday of October, December, February, April, and June from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.
How?	Support and mentoring from the prior Regional Chair.

Meeting Duties:

Work with the Secretary/Treasurer who will send all communications to the council presidents.
Ask councils to host a meeting, provide the venue and refreshments.
Prepare Agenda
Invite Speaker(s)
Provide a Chair Report
Conduct the Meeting

Other Responsibilities - Fall Meetings and Diocesan Conventions:

Attend Fall Meeting/Workshop on the fourth Saturday of September. You may be asked to give a report.
Attend Diocesan Convention on the weekend with the first Sunday in May. You will be an accredited delegate. The duties include
- Opening Mass flag bearer,
- announcing an Invitation to Diocesan Convention if held in your region,
- participating in the Memorial Service,
- written report (max. two pages) for the Annual Booklet, and an oral report (3 to 5 minutes).
In the year, the Diocesan Convention is held in your region you may become the convention co-chair in consultation with the Diocesan President.

Drumheller, Highwood, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat Regional Chairs.

What?	The Regional Committee is comprised of the Regional Chair and Secretary/Treasurer.
Where?	Drumheller, Highwood, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat regions.
Why?	Facilitate communication, cooperation, planning, education, and friendship among parish councils in the region and Calgary Diocese.
Who?	A Past President or an active member of the councils in the region.
When?	Two-year term with two Saturday meetings held in March and October from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
How?	Support and mentoring from the prior Regional Chair.

Meeting Duties:

Work with the Secretary/Treasurer who will send all communications to the council presidents.
Ask the next council on the list to host a meeting. They will provide the venue, meals, organize the Mass and invite a speaker.
Prepare Agenda
Provide a Chair Report
Conduct the Meeting

Other Responsibilities - Fall Meetings and Diocesan Conventions:

Work with the Diocesan President to arrange for a venue, audio-visual, meals, and Mass for the Fall Meeting/Workshop on the fourth Saturday of September.
Attend Diocesan Convention on the weekend with the first Sunday in May. You will be an accredited delegate. The duties include
- Opening Mass flag bearer,
- announcing an Invitation to Diocesan Convention if held in your region,
- participating in the Memorial Service,
- written report (max. two pages) for the Annual Booklet, and an oral report (3 to 5 minutes).
In the year, the Diocesan Convention is held in your region you may become the convention co-chair in consultation with the Diocesan President.

Regions

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Calgary Regional meetings are scheduled for the 1st Monday of February, April, June, October and December. Please check the calendar for locations and any change of date.
Calgary region is organized in 4 quadrants:
- NE
  - 1959 Corpus Christi Council #10
  - 1959 Holy Trinity #12
  - 2012 St. Gabriel (Chestermere)
  - 1974 St. Mark Council #23; email CWL
  - 2012 St. Paul's (Airdrie); email
  - 1980 St. Thomas More (select Special Interest)
- NW
  - 1985 Ascension
  - 2025 Canadian Martyrs
  - 1996 St. Joseph
  - 1965 St. Luke
  - 1978 St. Peter
  - 1954 St. Pius X
- SE
  - 1999 St. Albert the Great; email
  - 1953 St. Bernadette
  - 1975 St. Bonaventure
  - 1963 St. Cecilia
  - 1949 St. Mary's Cathedral (The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary); email
- SW
  - 1954 Holy Name
  - 1985 Holy Spirit
  - 1949 Sacred Heart
  - 1961 St. Gerard
  - 2018 St. Michael
  - 1982 St. Patrick
Drumheller
- 1930 Beiseker – St. Mary
- 1949 Drumheller – St. Anthony
- 1952 Hanna – St. George
- 1927 Rockyford – St. Rita
- 1949 Strathmore – Sacred Heart

Highwood
- 1925 High River – St. Francis de Sales
- 2025 Nanton - St Cecilia's
- 1942 Okotoks – St. James
- 1941 Pincher Creek – St. Michael
- 1932 Vulcan – St. Andrew
Lethbridge
- 1931 Allerston – St. Isadore
- 1949 Coaldale – St. Ambrose
- 1926 Fort Macleod – Holy Cross
- 1954 Lethbridge – Our Lady of the Assumption
- 1950 Lethbridge – St. Basil
- 1987 Lethbridge – St. Martha's (Facebook)
- 1954 Magrath – St. Joseph
- 1949 Milk River – St. Peter
- 1945 Picture Butte – St. Catherine

Medicine Hat
- 1927 Bow Island – St. Michael’s
- 1953 Brooks – St. Mary’s
- 1947 Foremost – Our Lady of Perpetual Help
- 2003 Medicine Hat – Holy Family
- 1924 Medicine Hat – St. Patrick’s
- 1927 Taber – St. Augustine

¹The Catholic Women's League of Canada - Calgary Diocesan Council, Policy & Procedures, September, 2015

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