During the Opening Ceremony at Corpus Christi Church, Bishop McGrattan emphasized that the CWL needs to continually look outward rather than inward. This is the call of the Holy Spirit at all times, but especially now, to witness to the social issues that challenge our Christian values and the dignity of the human person.

Dr Josephine Lombardi spoke movingly on the theme "Inspired by the Spirit, Women Respond to God's Call" with presentations on:

• Virtuous Leadership including the story of Derek Redmond's Barcelona Olympic experience. (Dr Lombardi is willing to share this powerpoint presentation for personal use only. To receive a copy, please email the webmaster.)
  
• Universal Call to Holiness
  
• the Seven Words of Mary including a short video of an elementary school teacher, Mrs Thompson. Listen to Dr Lombardi's presentation about how we can identify with Mary, as produced by Shalom world TV.