Catholic Daughters of the Americas Groups are called “courts”. The larger the membership the stronger our voice will be.
The nation’s oldest and largest organization of Catholic women in Americas
Active in 44 states plus Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Virgin Islands, Guam, and Saipan
Founded in 1903 – Local groups are affiliated with State and National Organizations. Courts usually meet in a particular parish, but membership is open to all Catholic women in the area. At a time when so many diverse voices
are speaking for women, membership in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas provides a strong united voice for women who feel that their sense of family and morality are not being articulated. Each member shares in the good works of the entire organization with little effort on the part of one individual
The spiritual life of members is enhanced through the various spiritual and charitable activities of the CDA. Our Patroness in Mary in Her Immaculate Conception
Courts conduct 10 meeting per year, however at the 2002 National Convention it was changed that local courts can vote to have nine meetings each year due to inclement weather. The meetings are usually followed by a social and/or speaker according to the wishes of the members. Court meetings are democratic: Members vote on the amount of dues, contributions to charity, and all decisions concerning their activities. Membership is open to lay and religious women, 18 years of age or older, who love and support the Catholic Church and desire to participate in social and charitable activities.
