by communications@cwl.ca | Jun 10, 2024 | Spotlight
In recognition of their advocacy, Saskatchewan Diocesan members were invited by the Minister of Justice, Bronwyn Eyre, to attend the provincial legislative session when The Human Trafficking Protection (Coerced Debts) Amendment Act was passed. Minister Eyre introduced...
by communications@cwl.ca | Mar 5, 2024 | Spotlight
Saskatoon Diocesan League members met with Mayor Clark to thank him and City Council for proclaiming the city’s 2nd Human Trafficking Awareness Week from February 22-29th. In discussion, it was agreed upon that it is by mobilizing our communities to prevent and stop...
by cwlnational | Feb 6, 2024 | In the News, Media, News Releases
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking on February 8, [is] a day established in 2015 by Pope Francis on the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita, the Sudanese sister who was a victim of trafficking and a universal symbol of the...
by cwlnational | Jul 28, 2023 | Spotlight
Mary, Mother of the Church Parish Council (Winnipeg, MB) organized the Red Sand Project spearheaded by Social Justice Chairperson, Betty-Jo Young. Following a prayer service, Fr. Jean-Baptiste Nguyen, Spiritual Advisor led the spreading of the red sand in the cracks...
by cwlnational | Dec 13, 2022 | Spotlight
On Friday, November 18th members of St. Anne Parish Council (Saskatoon, SK) hosted the Presentation of Twelve Backpacks for Hope Restored Canada. The backpacks were newly assembled by I’m Worth It Now (IWIN) in Calgary, AB. Prayer Warrior bracelets were distributed to...
