Janet Lymer

Janet Lymer is a faith-filled Catholic leader, communicator, and advocate for Catholic education, women’s leadership, and service to the Church. Originally from Quebec, Janet brings a strong background in fundraising, strategic communications, community engagement, and mission-driven leadership to her role as CWL Diocesan Communications Chair.

As the Executive Director of the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation, Janet works to promote and support Catholic education by strengthening connections between faith, service, and community. A Certified Fund Raising Executive and graduate of the Catholic Women’s Leadership Foundation, she believes deeply in the power of Catholic women to lead with courage, humility, clarity, and purpose.

Janet has been a parishioner at St. Peter’s Parish since 2003 and served as President of the St. Peter’s CWL Parish Council. Her faith journey has included meaningful moments of service and witness, including serving as a Eucharistic Minister at the Pope Francis' Mass in Edmonton and, as a young person, participating in the first World Youth Day with St. John Paul II in Montreal in 1985.

Janet’s leadership is rooted in faith, family, and service. She has been married to her husband for 34 years and is the proud mother of two adult children. These roles have shaped her understanding of commitment, vocation, and the importance of building communities where faith is lived, shared, and strengthened.

Janet is passionate about sharing the good work of the Catholic Women’s League and helping members see the impact of their faith in action. She believes communication is more than information-sharing; it is a ministry of connection, encouragement, and witness. Through clear, thoughtful, and faith-centred messaging, Janet hopes to support councils across the diocese in telling their stories, celebrating their service, and strengthening the League’s voice in the Church and in the wider community.

With gratitude for the women who have mentored and inspired her, Janet looks forward to serving the CWL with purpose, professionalism, and joy.

Contact her at Communications