Catholic Daughters of the Americas

CDA Mission Statement

The purposes of the organization are to participate in the religious, charitable and educational Apostolates of the Church. Catholic Daughters of the Americas engages in creative and spiritual programs that allow its members to develop their God-given talents in meaningful ways that positively influence the welfare of the Church and all people throughout the world.  Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all.

Who We Are

One of the largest organizations of Catholic women in the world, dedicated to strengthening their spiritual life through Christ and His Church, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas was founded in 1903 by the Knights of Columbus in Utica, New York. We are organized in 42 states, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and Kenya. 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 to join.

Why Join?

In addition to opportunities at the local and national level for fellowship with other daughters who pursue our mission of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and dignity for all, daughters experience the opportunity to give and receive. By giving of your time, talent, ideas, knowledge, dedication, and enthusiasm, you'll receive spiritual enrichment, leadership skills, affirmation, community, broadened horizons, and a marked sense of accomplishment. Daughters also receive SHARE, the award-winning, quarterly magazine of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Catholic Daughters are truly sisters in faith, living their faith in an active way.

What We Do

Catholic Daughters at Christ the Redeemer engages in an expansive array of activities in
pursuit of our mission including:

• Enhancement of spiritual life
• Scholarships and educational contests
• Wreaths Across America; Veteran recognition
• Hostess an annual Fathers’ Day Breakfast
• Offer support for CtR School and youth
• Assist with major RCIA/Archdiocesan events
• Serve at Engaged Encounter; Marriage Convalidation retreats
• Host the treats booth at annual CtR Spring Festival