Catholic Womens League


The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) was founded in 1906 by Margaret Fletcher.  We are a national organisation of over 5,000 members, encouraging women to use their skills in charitable and educational work in the service of the Church, at parish, diocesan, national and international levels.

The League undertakes a wide range of work, with a particular emphasis on social care and education.


Activities include:

  • Helping with catechetics
  • Parish work
  • Visiting the sick
  • Ecumenism
  • Retreats and Days of Recollection
  • Study weekends
  • Social events
  • Supporting other charities e.g. CAFOD, Medaille Trust, Intercare etc.
Besides supporting national and international charities, we also support local charities as well, including: The Ipswich Children’s Hospice, Level Two (Felixstowe), FACTS and Crossroads.

We are a friendly and lively group of ladies, who meet on the 2nd Monday of the month, in St. Felix Church Hall, usually at 7.30pm. Ladies please come along and see what we do (there will be no pressure to join) and be assured of a warm welcome.

Keep an eye out for more information in the weekly parish newsletter.

If you would like to know more, please email the Section Secretary, Jenny Birchall:   jenny.d.birchall (at) btinternet.com

Latest News

Sunday 18th May, after Mass at St. Felix, we will be holding a cake stall in aid of the Bishop's Appeals.

Tuesday 10th June, Orwell Connection will be giving a concert, which will be in aid of St. Elizabeth's Hospice and our own charities.  Tickets will be £4 to include light refreshments and will be on sale from the 24th May.  Details will be in the newsletter and on the posters.

Our next event will be a Summer Social Evening on Monday 14th July.  Details to follow.

25 April 2008

[Contributed by Jenny Birchall]