My Dear Catholic Daughters,
I never thought that I was going to be considered as California’s Spiritual Advisor for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. I will be ministering to a much larger community of Catholic women across the entire state of California, where I can impact more lives through my guidance and spiritual support.
This a new role will undoubtedly be a new adventure in faith and service allowing me to bring my personal and spiritual experiences to the broader community of Catholic women in California.
It brings to mind a powerful passage that has guided me, especially since my parents gave me a plaque during my diaconate formation. It reads simply, yet profoundly: “With God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).
This verse from Matthew’s Gospel isn’t just a comforting thought; it’s a profound truth about our relationship with God. It came after Jesus spoke about the challenges of the wealthy entering the Kingdom of Heaven. The disciples, astonished, asked, “Who then can be saved?” And Jesus, looking at them, delivered this timeless answer.
“With men this is impossible.” Humanly speaking, many things seem insurmountable. Our limitations, our weaknesses, the obstacles in our lives—they can feel overwhelming. Perhaps there are times in our lives when goals seem too big, challenges too great, or our own capacities too small. We might feel unqualified, uncertain, or simply inadequate for the task at hand.
But then, Jesus offers the liberating truth: “but with God all things are possible.” This is the promise we cling to. It means that what we cannot achieve on our own, God can accomplish through us. It means that when we feel overwhelmed, His strength is made perfect in our weakness. It means that the growth, the impact, the spiritual fruits we hope for in our lives and in the mission of the Catholic Daughters are not solely dependent on our limited abilities, but on the boundless power of God working through us.
For me, this verse is a constant reminder that my journey isn’t about my own strength, but about God’s plan unfolding. For you, the Catholic Daughters, this promise means that your mission of unity and charity, of serving the Church and your communities, is truly possible, no matter the scale. It means that every act of kindness, every prayer, every gathering you undertake is empowered by God’s infinite possibilities.
As we embark on this new chapter together, let us hold fast to this truth. Let us not be daunted by what seems impossible in the eyes of the world, but let us move forward with faith, knowing that with God, all things are possible. May He bless our shared journey, strengthen our resolve, and use us as instruments of His love and grace throughout California. Amen. (Read Deacon’s Tim Letter to Parish Priests)
Deacon Timothy Myers
St. Felicitas Catholic Church, 1662 Manor Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94579
CDA 2026-2028 National Chaplain Rev. Emmanuel Ukaegbu-Onuoha
Called to be Daughters of Peace!
Hello the good Catholic Daughters of the Americas. I am so delighted to be in your team. It is a privilege to be a part of this great Order and family which dates back more than a century ago, even if it is for a couple of years. Thanks to your new National Regent, Essie Walker for asking me to serve as her national chaplain. Before I share my message of peace, I would like to do a brief icebreaker for the purpose of introduction.
My name is Emmanuel Ukaegbu-Onuoha. I am the first of eleven Children of my parents, Paulinus and Catherine Onuoha of blessed memories. I was ordained a Catholic priest on August 5 1995. Continue Reading Message
Father Onuoha is Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Ontario, CA
Thank you to Father Erik Villa, Outgoing National Chaplain and CA Chaplain