About PEI CWL
The Catholic Women’s League on Prince Edward Island consists of 27 councils representing approximately 1350 members. This membership is part of a National membership of over 55,000 members all working “For God and Canada.”
The first council to be organized on PEI was the Charlottetown Council (then called sub-division) in the summer of 1921 with 107 charter members. From this early beginning, interest in this organization of Catholic women blossomed into what it is today.
Our National Theme is Here I am Lord, send me.” which is lived out on Prince Edward Island.
PRESIDENT’S PROFILE
Cheryl Boom
PEI Provincial President
I am filled with gratitude, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility as I begin my role as President of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada for 2025-2027.
I was born in Carol Lake, NFLD & Labrador and enjoyed my childhood years in the North until we moved to Nova Scotia in 1975. In 1981 I moved to Edmonton, AB for work and enjoyed 39 years in the big city raising our family. In 2020, during Covid, I moved to Kinkora with plans to retire on this beautiful Island.
My husband and I attend St. Malachy’s parish. I have been married to Lewis for 38 years. We have 2 grown children, Stephanie and Brandon, and 3 beautiful grandsons, Isaac who is 12, Erik who is 9 and Noah who is 3. They all live in Edmonton.
I have been a CWL member for 26 years. I joined CWL in 1999 in Edmonton at St. John Bosco Parish. I joined because I had no family in Edmonton and I wanted to make friends and be around like-minded people. I wanted to get involved in the church and give back to my community. I gained many friendships as well as so much knowledge about the league. I gained leadership skills and gratification from being able to help my parish, my community and my country by making a difference.
I became Parish President after being a member for only 3 years and was President for 3 years, then Past President for 3 years before moving on to the next level, the Edmonton Diocesan Council Executive. I was Diocesan Treasurer for 4 years, Diocesan Spiritual Chair for 2 years, Diocesan President-Elect for 2 years, Diocesan President for 2 years and Diocesan Past President for 3 years (extra year due to Covid).
I received the Maple Leaf Service Pin as well as the ‘Family of the Year’ Award for my parish in Edmonton.
When I moved to PEI, I took on updating and maintaining the PEI Provincial CWL Website. In May 2021 I was elected Provincial Treasurer, then Vice President for 2 years and now Provincial President.
In January 2025 I retired from Alberta Health Services after 18 years as an Executive Assistant. God had other plans for me and I now work part-time as an Executive Assistant and Bookkeeper for the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada. My colleague, John Ruetz, the President & CEO, was our guest speaker at our PEI Provincial Convention in 2024.
As members of the Catholic Women’s League, we are united in faith, rooted in love for God and Canada, and committed to service. We are called not only to action, but to prayerful action — to listen to the Spirit, to lift each other up, and to advocate for justice, compassion, and care in our homes, parishes, and communities.
Looking ahead, I pray that our council will be a source of light — encouraging new voices, nurturing friendships, and creating space for all women to feel welcomed, seen, heard, and empowered in Christ.
Let us continue to grow together in faith, with courage and kindness in our hearts, and with Mary as our model and guide. May we always remember that our strength comes from our unity, our faith, and our mission to serve.
PARISHES
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All Saints, Cardigan |
St. George’s, St. George’s St. Joachim’s, Vernon River |