CALIFORNIA 50TH BIENNIAL STATE CONVENTION
April 24-27, Visalia, CA
Thank you to our beautiful CDA Sisters who attended and all the prayers we received for a successful convention.

“CA CDA Shining in the Light of the Divine Mercy”
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Visalia, CA

2025 STATE CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

Four busy and productive days of meetings, guest speakers, socializing, and spiritual enrichment.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – “Gathering Our CDA Family to Celebrate CA CDA”
Tours (Rosa Bros & Kaweah Oak Preserve), Evening Picnic and Sunset Mary’s Way of the Cross (Visalia’s JCDA members led the way!)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 -“Letting Our CDA Lights Shine Bright”
Divine Mercy Chaplet, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Tour and Mass, Blessing of State Medallions, Past State Regent Luncheon, Business meeting, Keynote Speaker: Father Wade Menezes, CPM, Nourishing our Vocations with Divine Mercy: Benefits of Frequent Confession and Eucharist”, Meet the Candidates, Empowering our CA CDA Membership Panel Discussion, concluding with evening Rosary.

Friday, April 25, 2025 – “Honoring Our Military and First Responders”
Patriotic Rosary, Memoral Mass, Parade of Military and First Responder Flags, Crowning of Mary, Men’s Retreat, Business Meeting, Keynote Speaker: Gabriel Tayagua Abarca, Bethlehem Center, Good Shepherd Catholic Parish, R.E.D. Dinner, Keynote Speaker: Father Wade Menezes, CPM, Divine Mercy Chaplet .

Dinner Keynote Speaker: Father Wade Menezes, CPM
“In Defense of Truth and Faith: Our Catholic Calling”
Member of the Fathers of Mercy, a missionary preaching Religious Congregation based in Auburn, Kentucky.

Saturday, April 26, 2025- “Call to Service: CA CDAs”
Blessed Mother Mass, Business Meeting, Keynote Speaker: Sally Cook, Olive Crest Hope Refuge, Circle of Love Awards, District Deputy Luncheon, Installation Mass, Formal Dinner, Women of the Year Awards (Northern, Central and So. California Regions), Closing Liturgy, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Night Prayer

2024 NATIONAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas holds national conventions every two years to elect a new board, chairpersons and to conduct the official business of the organization. The Sixtieth Biennial National Convention 2024 was held on August 14-18, 2024 in New Orleans. To see photos and read recaps of the Convention, visit CDA National Website

The Newly-Elected National Officers Congratulations!

Newly-Elect National Regent Susan Monè announced the theme for her upcoming two year term:
“A Beacon of Hope; A Light in the Darkness.”
Newly elected CDA National Board for the term 2024-2026

Pictured let from right: Second Vice National Regent Nancy Bambenek, National Regent-Elect Essie Walker, National Chaplain Rev. Erick Villa, National Regent Susan Monè, First Vice National Regent Connie Dronette and National Secretary Treasurer Brenda Anderson.

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEWLY-ELECTED NATIONAL DIRECTORS

Front row, left to right, National Officers: Second Vice National Regent Nancy Bambenek, National Regent-Elect Essie Walker, National Regent Susan Monè, First Vice National Regent Connie Dronette, and National Secretary-Treasurer Brenda Anderson.  Top row, left to right, National Directors: Brenda West, Rosie Stockwell, Susan Killian, Mary Ann Kizer, Susan Killian, National Chaplain Father Edward Villa, Yvette Griego, Karin Dudash and Rita  Carlson.   Not pictured, National Directors Peggy Guckin and Barb Weichmann. 

Important! Robe Survey Selections (fashion show) and Results!
A vote was taken, and it was decided that the Traditional Catholic Daughter robes would no longer be worn, but replaced by: Black pants/skirt, white shirts/blouse, black shoes and Medallions.

2023 CALIFORNIA CDA State Convention – Celebrating 100 Years! (Pasadena, CA)

National Convention in New Orleans, LA August 2024 -Members of CDA CA Local Courts

National Convention in Puerto Rico