This is the story of God’s plan for my family. I came to Canada in my eighth month of pregnancy, five years ago, with my husband and three children. We didn’t have any relatives or jobs and I was the only person who spoke English. However, we had a deep trust in God’s plan for… Read more »
Category: World Day of Prayer
Fundraising 2022
WOMEN’S INTER-CHURCH COUNCIL OF CANADA Dear Friend of WICC, We are praying that you and your family are well in this prolonged pandemic and troubled times. In the midst of uncertainties under which we are living, the World Day of Prayer emerges each year like a balm of hope with an invitation to place… Read more »
My WICC story by Lise Gauvin, WICC Member at Large
I am a proud Francophone who was born in the Ottawa area (at home) and currently live in Nepean, ON. After grade 13, I trained as a teacher but found my career calling in public service and then staffing, eventually working for the RCMP. Many Public Service Human Resources advisors for the latter are in… Read more »
WDP 2022 in Richmond Corner, NB by Bonnie Sparks
Greetings from St. John’s Anglican Church, Parish of Richmond, the Diocese of Fredericton. On March 13th, we held our annual World Day of Prayer Service at St. John’s Anglican Church, Richmond Corner, New Brunswick, which is 7 km from Woodstock. We have held this special worship service for over 50 years. I was first involved… Read more »
WICC Story by our Executive Director
My name is Catherine (Cath) MacKeil. I live in Toronto, Ontario, but consider myself a “Maritimer” at heart. Fredericton was my home until I graduated from university, and then I lived in the Halifax area for many years. My husband, daughter and I moved to Ontario in 2006 when Scott was transferred for his work.… Read more »
My WICC Board Member Story – by Mary Nordick
As a Life Member of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada who has served in the League at parish, diocesan, provincial, and national levels, I know well the joy and blessing of serving the Lord through service to neighbour, and of working with women of faith. In the fall of 2018, I was thrilled and… Read more »