105th Annual Toronto Diocesan CWL Convention – Warm Thank you!

Aid to the Church in Need Canada was honoured to participate in the 105th Annual Toronto Diocesan CWL Convention, held in Ajax on April 27–28, 2026, under the theme Ignite Your Passion, Empower His Mission.

Our National Director, Marie‑Claude Lalonde, delivered a keynote address on Tuesday morning, presenting the work of ACN and offering an overview of issues related to religious freedom and the persecution of Christians around the world. We are grateful for the warm welcome extended to the members of our ACN Canada team (Marie-Claude Lalonde, National Director, and Evellyne Lemos, Ontario Sub-Office Coordinator) and for the opportunity to share our mission with so many dedicated CWL members, Spiritual Advisors, Catholic Girls League members, and guests.

Once again, thank you to the Catholic Women’s League for your hospitality and your commitment to supporting the Church in need.

Here are a few photos from the event.

From left to right: Marie-Claude Lalonde, National Director of ACN Canada, Kate O’Quinn, President of CWL Toronto Archdiocesan Council until April 28, who warmly welcomed ACN Canada’s delegation, and Evellyne Lemos, Ontario Sub-Office Coordinator
April 27, 2026: Evellyne Lemos and Marie-Claude Lalonde, ready to welcome visitors at their table!
Mrs. Betty Colaneri, National President of CWL, with Marie-Claude Lalonde, National Director of ACN Canada.

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On April 28, 2026, at the end of her presentation, Marie-Claude Lalonde answered questions from the members.