State Events
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Court Padre Kino #1932
Court Padre Kino led a beautiful Lenten Rosary at the Church of the Resurrection in Tempe on March 21, 2025, accompanied by beautiful artwork, the bell choir, singers, and musicians.
Court Madonna #2067
On Saturday, March 1st, Court Madonna #2067 held a Lenten Retreat from 10am to 2pm. The presenter was Retreat Master Paul Zucarelli. His talks were on the Marian Apparitions, The Eucharist, and his extraordinary near-death experience that changed his life forever. There were approximately 100 attendees.
Coffee and breakfast items were served at the start and a salad luncheon was provided at noon. It was a very enjoyable day and an overwhelming success. Many members stepped up to the plate and made good things happen for the Glory of God. Members took reservations, made name tags, sweets, salads, and coffee, helped in the kitchen, helped with registration, and with counting donations. All those who participated are appreciated for a fine job.
Catholic Daughters participated in the 2025 Arizona March for Life at the Capitol in Phoenix.
Court Padre Kino #1932
Court Padre Kino hosted a Women's Day of Reflection at the Church of the Resurrection in Tempe.
Women from the Court and from the Parish enjoyed presentations by speakers Tracey Siedinski-Seyler and Dee Tamminen.
Our regent, Marie Hunter, presented our Chaplain, Fr. Simon Osuchukwu with donations from Court Padre Kino for Maria Africa Foundation and Better Future for Kagera Foundation.
Adoration and Reconciliation were appreciated by those attending.
February Birthdays at Court Our Lady of Lourdes #2278
National Regent Susan Mone has a February birthday and was visiting the court for their 40th Anniversary.
Court #2278
Our Lady of Lourdes #2278: Corporate Communion together for their 40th Anniversary in February, 2025. They were honored with a visit from Our National Regent, Susan Mone who attended the general meeting of the court and their luncheon celebration.
Court #2651
Carolann DiMuzio, Regent of Daughters of St. Anthony Court 2651, presented Father Ariel Lustan, Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, with a $2,500 check on behalf of the National Catholic Daughters of the Americas in February, 2025. The check, along with a letter from National Regent Susan Mone, was given to Father Ariel at a Sunday Mass. The letter from Susan Mone read "I have a personal connection with the CDA there as I instituted that Court as well as the Junior Catholic Daughters Court and know many of the ladies and attended many functions in that beautiful Church." The $2,500 check is from the National CDA Disaster Relief Fund and is for the rebuilding of the St. Anthony of Padua Church. The Church had a devasting fire in October 2024; and the community center is now the temporary Church. The letter from National Regent Susan Mone stated "Please know that the check for St. Anthony represents all our CDA members to make this donation possible and that many prayers, Masses and Rosaries have been and will continue to be said for those in need."
Court #2677
Court #2677 recently held their annual Cookie Walk.
Delicious Cookies!
Cookie Walk Crew
Cathy Kapetanakis, Becky Nievera, Vanessa Jones, and Lin Lorenzana
Court #2067
Pictured is Paulette Nordin, Vice Regent, showing one of the sleeping mats made for the homeless. This ministry was introduced a few years ago at Our Fall Gathering. Nice work!
Court #1932
Court Padre Kino led an Advent Rosary for the parishioners of the Church of the Resurrection in Tempe.
Court #1932
Court Padre Kino held their Officer Installation ceremony for the 2024-2025 year.
Court #2677
Court #2677 recently served as an honor guard for deceased and beloved member Joanna Witushek.
Court #2677
Vanessa Jones, Financial Secretary of Court #2677, St. Clare of Assisi, played the part of Our Lady in an Advent by Candlelight skit.