Spiritual Advisor: S. Pat Carter, csj

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Chairperson: Marlene Sawko

I was gifted a CWL membership at Easter 36 years ago when I became Catholic. I have been a member
ever since at St. Jerome Parish in the Sault. I have served on my council executive wherever needed
and at the Diocesan Executive level as well in communications and as secretary. I’m excited to be
serving at the Diocesan level again as the Sault Ste. Marie Regional Chair.
I am a true northerner having grown up in Kirkland Lake. I went to university in Hamilton where I met
my husband and we married there in 1975. Our jobs brought us to the Sault in 1978 and here we
remain. I retired several years ago after long time employment with the Ontario Government. I have
three children and consider myself fortunate that 2 of them live here with their families. My eldest lives
in Brockville and I travel there frequently. I have 7 grandchildren and I love spending time with them.
My husband and I were married 44 years when he passed away in 2019.
I am a voracious reader. I subscribe to two book clubs at our library and feel a bit panicky if I don’t
have something to read. I love British and Scandinavian television shows. I play golf so badly I often
wonder why I play. I belong to a ladies bocce league during the winter. I love to travel. I love the
Toronto Blue Jays. I love exploring my Scottish roots. I love the League and all it stands for.

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Spiritual Advisor: Michele McGuire

Chairperson: Dorothy Boyer

Dorothy was raised in Toronto, the second of nine children.. She was married to Reg for 21
years & widowed for 28 years. She has one married daughter, Rhiannon & no grandchildren.
She became a CWL member in 1996. She graduated from York Regional School of Nursing , &
has a BA in Religious Studies from Laurentian University. She is retired from a 45 year nursing
career.
She has held several positions at the parish level including president, past president, health &
education, organization, spiritual development & community life.
She is a Eucharistic minister, a member of the counting team, & active in the parish social
committee. . She is often seen at the back of the church selling tickets to parish events,
calendars or Sunday missals.
She also an active volunteer in the community – serving lunch to seniors, active in the Valley
East Community Action Network, on the board at the Parkside Seniors Centre, president of the
Valley East Seniors Club & front of the house or bartender for the Sudbury Performance Group.
She loves to travel. She is seldom seen without her knitting.

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Spiritual Advisor: Carol Williams

Carol is inspired and called to support women to be mentors by following Jesus and the discipleship values demonstrated by Mother Mary.

Carol is a Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) with thirty years’ experience in Human Resource corporate management, adult education, and mediation.

She is trained as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and subsequently trained as a Certified Diabetes Educator and as a Palliative Care Nurse.

Carol is a graduate of the Catholic Women’s (Transformative) Leadership Program, St. Paul’s University and completed training in advanced Pastoral Care at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.  She is a CSJ Associate.

She is registered as a student member in good standing of the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC) and is an active member of the CASC Palliative Care Community of Practice.

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Chairperson: Annette Dutrisac

I am from a family of Service of God and Country, as my Father served in various campaigns during the 2^nd World War, and both my parents were servants of God all their Lives. I follow in their footsteps. My mother until she died, was a member of The League for over 60 years. Now, my daughter and 2 granddaughters are members. At one point we had 3 generations in the League.

I am now reaching 30 years membership.  In those years I served in various roles on the Executive, most recent role was President of the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption Council in North Bay.  I became more active in the League after retirement from the Ontario Justice Ministry as a courtroom Clerk for over 30 years. I also raised 2 children as a working mother. I am currently Past President; although I have begun my duties in that role, some are on hold, as I am assisting the current President and involved in acquainting other executive members with Ceremonies, etc. I have become part of their teams, to support and guide, as many are new to the League

I was married in 1965, and my husband George and I, raised 2 children, and now are grandma and grandpa to 4 grandchildren and great-grandma and great-grandpa to 1 great-grandchild. So in love with the little fellow, only 2 months old!  George and I will be celebrating 59 years of marriage in September. We plan to celebrate 60 next year,  God willing!

In our Parish, I represent the CWL on Parish Council and am a member of the Parish Fundraising Team, planning and carrying out fundraising events.  As to Ministry, I am a Lector, Lay Minister of the Eucharist in Senior residences and the Regional Hospital, and generally other matters as they arise.

I look forward to service as Regional Chair and to joining the Diocesan Council, working with old and making new friends in this wonderful world of Sisterhood.

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