Organizations serving our diocesan community
Antigonish Diocesan Society
An organization dedicated to paying for the education of our seminarians
President: Brian Lazzuri | Email
Catholic Women’s League
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls its members to grow in faith, and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service.
CWL.ca – National
CWL.ns.ca – Provincial Diocesan
President: Julie LeLievre
Development and Peace The official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Canadian member of Caritas Internationalis.
Diocesan Chair: Winnie Odo | 902-862-2330 | Email
Its four purposes are assisting the poor through projects in areas such as employment and housing; supporting efforts to develop the laity for their Christian role in family life and the worlds of business, culture and politics; providing assistance to students enrolled in Catholic Studies at the university level; and aiding the missionary activities of the Catholic Church. Funding applications are reviewed in May and November
Leona English, Chair Email
Knights of Columbus
These Catholic men and their families, are dedicated to promoting the concepts of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.
State Deputy: Ron Dowling
St. Thomas More Society
Promotes the Christian education, formation, training development and background for lay Catholics in our area. The Society provides financial assistance for lay Catholics participating in formation and education programs, events and projects.
Rev. Anthony O’Connor | Email