English Speaking Catholic Council

The English Speaking Catholic Council (ESCC) was created in 1981 by a group of individuals who represented various sectors of the English-speaking Catholic community and its organizations to consolidate human and material resources for the development of its community. Over the years, the ESCC has assumed a higher profile which now extends throughout the province and beyond. In keeping with the mission of the Church, the Council focuses its efforts primarily in the educational, health and social services, community animation, social justice and cultural domains.

The Council's specific functions are to develop a sense community identity and common purpose; to encourage development of leadership in the community; to assist in coordinating human resources; and to ensure effective representation before government bodies and on various boards, committees and councils. The ESCC is governed by a volunteer 25-member board of directors which is made up of generous and dedicated men and women from both the private and public sectors. They are assisted by two full-time staff members. The Council is financed largely by donations from Pillars Trust Fund Inc., other community foundations and a grant under the Development of Official-Language Communities Program, Community Life Component, Department of Canadian Heritage.