Sunday, June 23, 2013

Inauguration of Tzaneen Catholic Women Association (CWA)

On Saturday 15 June,members of the Catholic Women Association from different parts of Southern Africa assembled together at the Holy Rosary School Hall in Malamulele for the inauguration of the Tzaneen CWA Diocesan Structure. It was a special event for the Diocese of Tzaneen women because they were officially mandated by their Pretoria mother body to function independently as a CWA Diocesan structure led and guided by the Tzaneen Diocese CWA executive committee for the first time. The executive as well as the newly enrolled members pledged their allegiance to the CWA before the bishop who blessed them after which they all received their badges of allegiance. Afterwards the women from the different branches proudly displayed their CWA flags in procession with great joy and thanksgiving to God. After the Holy Mass everyone enjoyed a meal of friendship with grateful hearts.The following are the executive members of the CWA Tzaneen Diocese:
President: Johanna Thabathi;Deputy-president:Patricia Mahuntsi;Secretary:Glory Mativandlela;Deputy-secretary:Audrey Mboweni;Treasurer:Rebecca Maphoru;Additional members:Cecelia Matshaka,Selina Ramahana,Zodwa Molapo,Maria Mpho Mojela.

The bishop appealed to the women with the following words:
You are now full members of the Catholic Women's Association.CWA is inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit.The aim of the association is to encourage Catholic women to grow spiritually,lead a life of prayer and experience the power of the Holy Spirit within them.You are encouraged to utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit to serve God and humanity.You are expected to serve the Diocese under the guidance of the bishop and the priests.These services must be rendered in the spirit of humility,love and prayer,following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ,who was always led and inspired by the Holy Spirit.May the Holy Spirit guide you and our Father in heaven bless you. AMEN.

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