Purpose
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 which provide its members with the opportunity 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.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas provides its members with updated programs to serve the current needs of church and country.
The programs cover a vast scope of activities beginning at the parish level and expanding into all concerns of today's church and society.
The Daughters have Mary as their patron. They try to exemplify themselves through Christian living.
Chapters (called courts) hold monthly meetings. They perform volunteer work.”
They are involved in, and contribute financially to, such projects as Habitat for Humanity and the children's charity Smile Train as well as raise funds to support elderly religious through Soar!
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