Mission Statement
“Catholic Daughters of the Americas® strive 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 national organizations of Catholic women in the world dedicated to strengthen their spiritual life through Christ and His Church.
- Founded in 1903 by the Knight of Columbus in Utica, New York.
- Organized in 42 states, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Virgin Islands and Guam.
- Catholic lay and religious women, 18 years or older, who love and support the Church and wish to participate in social and charitable activities are welcome.
- Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas (JCDA), our national youth program for girls 6 through 18 founded in 1926.
- Campus Courts have been established in many colleges and universities for students.