Catholic Daughters
Catholic Daughters of the Americas®
Court St. Rita #409 - Perham, MN
Catholic Daughters of the Americas® is the largest organization of Catholic women in the Americas. It is comprised of Catholic women 18 years of age and older. Under the Patroness of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is an extraordinary organization with the dual purpose of spirituality and service. Our local CDA Court, Court St. Rita # 409, is the 3rd oldest Court in the state of Minnesota. They celebrated their 100th Anniversary in September of 2019. They meet the 1st Tuesday of the month (Sept – June) at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact Regent Lynn Schwanke at lynnakynns@gmail.com.
Officers
Regent: Lynn Schwanke Email Lynn
Vice Regent: Pat Hager
Treasurer: Denise Hanson
Financial Secretary: Janel Altstadt
Recording Secretary: Dianne Rohde-Szarke
Chaplain: Father Omar Guanchez
Membership Chairperson: Contact Regent Lynn Schwanke
Newsletter Editor: Rachel Poser
District Deputy: Charlene Dunn
Motto: Unity and Charity
Patroness: Blessed Virgin Mary
Mission Statement:
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.
Who are the Catholic Daughters of the Americas®?
Court St. Rita #409 Supports These National Projects & Charities
National CDA Projects: The Laboure Society, Habitat for Humanity, Holy Cross Family Ministries, National Center on Sexual Exploitation, S.O.A.R (Support our Aging Religious)
8 Charities endorsed by National CDA: Apostleship of the Sea, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Catholic Extension, Catholic Relief Services, Disaster Relief Fund, Human Life International, Missionaries of Charity, North American College-Rome, Victory Junction
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas® Proclamation
