The role of the Diocesan Spiritual Advisor:

1. The spiritual advisor, in cooperation with the chairperson of faith, shall provide advice and guidance for the spiritual program.
2. The spiritual advisor shall receive due notice of all executive and council meetings and annual meetings of members/conventions and shall attend and participate in all such meetings, when possible, in an advisory capacity.

FATHER RAMESH CHRISTY

The President shall:

• inform the membership of the League’s position on current issues, priorities and programs
• foster open communication with the members and with the spiritual advisor on all League matters
• preside at all council meetings and conventions
• be a signing officer for all official documents
• provide active leadership
• initiate policy, in consultation with the officers of the council concerned
• keep fully informed on the operation of the League
• report annually to the membership
• be an advisory member of all committees except the nominations and elections committee
• be the official spokesperson for her council
• perform such other duties as may be incumbent upon the office
• appoint committees
• read and be familiar with the National Manual of Policy and Procedure and the Constitution & Bylaws
• be responsible for reporting activities to the next level
• be familiar with the responsibilities of the other positions
• work closely with the council executive to ensure that all responsibilities are met

KATHLEEN NIRO

The Vice President shall:

• perform the duties of the president in her absence or inability to serve
• recruit members and maintain membership
• be responsible for League development and leadership training
• develop League resource material
• ensure that annual reports are completed
• oversee life membership

DEBORAH HICKEY

The treasurer shall:

1. Maintain the financial records of the council concerned and have them appropriately audited or examined annually.
2. Receive all League monies and pay all accounts as authorized.
3. Present a report of revenues and expenditures at meetings.

MARCELLE BEAULIEU

The Secretary shall:

1. Attend all executive and general meetings of the council.
2. Assist the president in preparing the agenda for executive and general meetings.
3. Distribute individual copies of the agenda.
4. Call the roll or have members sign a list of attendance at meetings.
5. Take the minutes of meetings, record motions and retain minutes as a permanent record.
6. Bring the minute book containing past minutes to meetings for reference purposes.
7. Keep motion book up-to-date and bring to meetings.
8. Distribute copies of the minutes of the previous meeting prior to the meeting or prepare to read the minutes at the meeting.
9. Report on the executive meeting at the general meeting, if the president so requests.
10. Report correspondence received and/or sent.
11. Send all occasion cards as requested by the president.
12. Be a signing officer for official documents.
13. Be responsible for receiving reports from the executive.
14. Be responsible for all council papers and records; know where council archives, including the council charter, are located.
15. Maintain an up-to-date Elections Register.
16. Ensure that the list of the newly elected executive is forwarded immediately following the annual meeting of
members/convention:
- parish level forward list to diocesan level
- diocesan level forward list to parish, provincial and national levels
17. Provide the credentials for delegates to annual meeting of members/convention.
18. Assume the role of communications or assign a subcommittee

CHRISTINE OSBORNE

The past president shall:

1. serve her council and president in a consultative capacity
2. be responsible for the archives and history of her council.
3. facilitate and encourage the study and implementation of the Constitution & Bylaws.
4. forward to national office any proposed revisions to the National Manual of Policy and Procedure by December 1st of each year.
5. be aware that updated pages to the National Manual of Policy and Procedure are forwarded annually to presidents at all levels
6. be prepared to assist the council in developing a parish council manual of policy and procedure if it does not have one or reviewing it annually if it does have one.
7. submit an annual report.

PATRICIA CLIZIA

Faith Standing Committee
Chairpersons of faith shall evangelize, promote spiritual growth and encourage members to:
a. pray, individually and communally
b. uphold the sanctity of life
c. study Catholic teachings
d. stress the importance of the role of women in the church
e. foster vocations
f. advance ecumenical and interfaith endeavours

RHONDA DeGRAW

Chairpersons of social justice, guided by Catholic social
teaching, shall encourage members to
a. uphold the life and dignity of the human person
b. advocate for the poor and the vulnerable and their inclusion in society
c. advocate for the dignity of work and equal rights of workers
d. care for God’s creation
e. educate members and keep them informed of relevant social justice issues
f. initiate resolutions on relevant issues

ANNETTE DUTRISAC

Chairpersons of service shall encourage members to
a. promote activities in service to members, the parish and the community
b. advocate for and support services that include but are not limited to homelessness, human trafficking, poverty, bullying and racism
c. educate members about charitable needs, especially mission assistance at home and abroad

SHIRLENE CONDIE-McVEIGH

For more information about the Regional Chairpersons, please visit the Regional Councils & Committees page.