Mission Statement & Purpose 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. There are 8500 Catholic Daughters in New York State. We belong to a National Organization that, from its inception in 1903, has grown and developed into one of the largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, its members are united by their fath in Jesus Christ and their devotion to the Church and the Holy See. The purpose of the organization is to have its members 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 special God-given talents in a meaningful way and to positively influence the welfare of the Church and all peoples throughout the world. Welcome to the New York State Court of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas    Special Invitation We invite you to explore our NYS website and hope that you will consider joining the Catholic Daughters if you are not already a member. Be sure to contact us if you would like to receive more information.     NYS CDA Sale of Articles You view a variety of official CDA items that are for sale through this website. You may conveniently order them online using our online order form area on this website. Click Here to view items.   NYS State Regent Penny Martin   Penny, who comes from Court Joan of Arc #867 in Willsboro, New York, was installed as New York State Regent in May of 2009. This is her  fourth and final successful year in office as State Regent. © Catholic Daughters of the Americas NYS Court 2012 - All Rights Reserved Made with Xara Unity & Charity Made with Xara