CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
St. Theresa of Avila Court #1955, Gonzales, Louisiana
St. Theresa of Avila Church | Gonzales, LA
About Us Locally
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, St. Theresa of Avila Court #1955 began on February 13th, 1966. With 75 charter members, this court set out to continue living on the "yes" Mary said at the Annunciation.
The court has flourished with many women seeking out the call in their hearts to serve one another and their community. This group of lay women gather monthly for a court meeting and many times throughout the year in multiple ways to build community and serve the St. Theresa of Avila priest, parishioners and families.
Formed in 1903, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas® is one of the Oldest and Largest Organizations of Catholic Women in the Americas.
"Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, its members are united by their faith in Jesus Christ and their devotion to the church and the Holy See. The purposes of the organization are to participate in the religious, charitable and educational Apostolates of the Church. It engages in creative and spiritual programs which provides its' members with the opportunity to develop their special God-given talents in a meaningful way to positively ifnfluence the welfare of the Church and all peoples throughout the world" (LA CDA State Website).
For more information on the Catholic Daughter's History, please visit here.
For more information about our State Court's History, please visit here.
FUN FACTS ABOUT CDA
- Our patroness is the Blessed Mother Mary
- CDA was formed in 1903!
- Today there are now over 60,000 dues-paying members in 1,150
courts, in 45 states!
- One of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women
in the Americas.