The largest national organization of Catholic women in the world dedicated to strengthening their spiritual life through Christ and His Church.
Founded in 1903 by the Knights of Columbus in Utica, New York
Catholic lay and religious women, 18 years of age or older, who love and support the Church and wish to participate in social and charitable activities, are welcome.
Women dedicated to our patroness, the Blessed Mother.
Our motto is Unity and Charity.
Mission Statement The Catholic Daughters of the Americas strive to embrace the principles of faith, working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and dignity for all.
National Charities
Disaster Fund
Habitat for Humanity
Holy Cross Family Rosary
Smile Train
SOAR! (Support Our Aging Religious)
State Projects
Fr. Taaffe Foundation
StandUpGirl
Magdalene Home
Seminarian Fund
Providence Child Center
Very Rev. J Hayes Memorial Scholarship
Local Projects
Annual scholarship tea (Have awarded more than $6,500 to local students)
Education contest
Christmas jacket drive
Rosaries for Communicants and Confirmandees
“Cookie days” for Seminarians
Cakes for Fr. Taaffe dinner
Fund CDA National Charities
How to Join Contact Regent Marge Pranger at 503-792-4411 or 503-881-0170 or email at tamp999@gervais.com or contact any Catholic Daughter.
Meeting times are the first Tuesday of each month, except July and August.
Rosary is at 6:30 p.m. with meeting following at 7:00 p.m.
All meetings are in the parish office meeting space.