​Attending the Nebraska Right to Life Gala are State Regent Betty Fredericks (front row left), 2nd Vice State Regent Janet Macklin (back row left), State Secretary Laurie Hergott (back row third from left),State Treasurer Mary Anne Classen (middle row second from right), and more of our wonderful CDA family. 

​On Monday, January 13th several of your State Officers met with Rebecca Saunders and Sister Celeste Woebeter of the Notre Dame Sisters  at Charleston’s in Omaha.  Rebecca works with the development  area of “Set Me Free” and Sister Celeste was one of the original founders of the trafficking program in the area.  We enjoyed our meet and greet time; Rebecca updated us on all the expansion of “Set Me Free”.  They have expanded into  the foster care area, first responders, developing annual renewal programs for motels and hotels, and continue to be a presence in many schools.  They are now present in 9 states.  They are making a difference and making the world a little safer.  
We presented them with a check for $3,850.00 for our second-year payment as the Nebraska Catholic Daughters State Project nominated at our 2023 State Convention. Last year our donation was $2,701.00.  In two years, the Courts in Nebraska donated over $6,551.00 to help “Set Me Free” continue to make the world a safer place.  There were several Courts that stepped up and hosted an extra event to raise funds for this project. A big thank you to them.
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Pictured in the photo were: Janet Maclin, Kim Meduna, Sister Celeste Woebeter, Betty Fredericks, Mary Anne Classen, and Rebecca Saunders.

Court Willim McDonald #1009 in Hastings held another successful Advent by Candlelight on December 4. Tables were set elegantly.  Speaker was Rachael Tvrdy, director of family life and discipleship for the Lincoln Diocese who led guests in meditations of the first Christmas, music was provided by Cathy Kresbach, pianist, and Veronica Clark, junior at St. Cecilia, vocalist.  Maria Butler was mc who provided a little humor while guiding the evening. 
About a thousand dollars in free will donations for Catholic Social Services for families on the good angel trees at St. Cecilia and St. Michael parishes.​

​On October 20, CDA Sunday Court #2604, Our Lady of Faith hosted the annual CDA Sunday Mass, initiation of new members and lunch that is celebrated by all of the greater Omaha area Courts. After lunch an informative talk was given by the Rosary Makers, who were also the chosen charity of the event. Over 100 ladies participated in the event. God Bless CDA!

Court St. Charles #472, Lincoln, NE celebrated CDA Sunday by celebrating Mass at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ at 9:00 am. A meeting and brunch followed in the church basement where Msgr. Dan Sieker joined us. A circle of the parish PCCW served brunch.