About Us
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We are an organization of Catholic women called The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA). Our motto is “Unity and Charity”. We are a service organization. But we are also more than that. We strive to serve our world, our country, our communities, and our Church through hands-on work and prayer. We also serve to provide opportunities for spiritual growth for our members and the public.
Our organization came to life in 1903 in Utica, New York. Since that time, we have grown to be one of the largest organizations of Catholic women in the world. Nebraska Catholic women are invited to join the CDA in many communities. Currently, there 34 local groups called Courts, with a membership of over 2,000 women. Most of our Courts have their own Chaplain. Our first Court was established in 1907 in McCook, Nebraska, just 25 years after the town was platted. It was Court 77, Granada. Our most recent Court, 2760 Santa Maria, was established in Grand Island in 2019. Most Courts meet once a month for a minimum of 9 meetings per year. All Catholic women 18 years and over can belong. Could your community use a Catholic Daughters of the Americas court? We think so. Ask us how. |
CDA Prayer
Heavenly Father, as we venture into growing our membership, we come before You asking for Your guidance, wisdom and support. Fill us with your grace, Lord God, as we make contact with others. Remind us that all we do, all that we accomplish, is for the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of your kingdom, and for the service of humanity. Guide our hearts…our words…our actions, to be a shining light for all to see. May the face of Christ shine through. We ask Your Mother, our patroness, by her powerful intercession, to be with us as we witness to others. We ask all these things in Your most Holy name. Amen. - from Dawn Fortenberry |
