Louisiana State Catholic Daughters 

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Welcome


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.

Our Motto: Unity & Charity

From its inception in 1903, Catholic Daughters of the Americas has grown and developed into the largest organization of Catholic women in the Americas.  Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, its member are united by their faith in Jesus Christ and their devotion to the Church and the Holy See.


The purpose 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 it members with the opportunity to develop their special God-given talents in a meaningful way and positively influence the welfare of the Church and all peoples throughout the world.



Louisiana State Court was established on January 14, 1923


Congratulations to our newly elected 2021-2023, Louisiana State Officers elected at the 49th Biennial State Convention:


State Regent - Trisha Crombie

First Vice State Regent - Jane Donahoe 

Second Vice State Regent -  Cindy Vincent 

State Secretary - Sheila Moore

State Treasurer - Dawn Fortenberry

Contact State Officers with their email addresses linked by their name.


L to R: Sheila, Jane, Trisha, Cindy, Dawn

           






Welcome Father Jason Palermo as Louisiana State Chaplain, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in French Settlement and St. Stephen the Martyr in Maurepas.  We are so excited to have Fr. Jason on our team.

National CDA Information:


National CDA Website: <--click on link, each National Officer or Director can be contacted through the National CDA Website


CDA Roster  <--click on link or email: [email protected] , all forms from National can be downloaded from the Member Resources Menu, Forms Page

What's New <--click this link

Congratulate the new board.  Below is your new 2021-2023 State Board:

State Regent, TRISHA CROMBIE
First Vice State Regent, JANE DONAHOE
Second Vice State Regent, CINDY VINCENT
State Secretary, SHEILA MOORE
State Treasurer, DAWN FORTENBERRY
State Chaplain, FR. JASON PALERMO

CONGRATULATIONS to our Louisiana CDA National Leaders:

- Connie Dronette, was elected as our newest National Secretary-Treasurer.

- State Treasurer, Sheila Moore, was elected as a member of the 2022 National Nominating Committee.  

- Dawn Fortenberry was elected as a CDA National Director.  

Please pray for all the new board members as they embark on this next chapter
of our membership in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. 

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MONEY Calendar winners will be posted each week and listed under MONEY Calendar (after "Resources")

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Hope you enjoy our website.  We encourage all courts to establish a website for your own court. 

Please contact Debra Billeaud - Webmaster State Chairman at: LACDAW[email protected]m