Who We Are

Who are the Catholic Daughters?

Our Local Court #330

 

Court St. Anthony #330 was instituted on October 31, 1920. We have been doing God’s work for over 104 years!!
Our current court members come from local parishes, St. Peter’s, St. Patrick’s and Corpus Christi in Council Bluffs, and Carter Lake, Iowa, and the surrounding area. We have a membership of 54 Catholic women dedicated to the mission of the Catholic Daughters. Many of our members have a long-tradition of membership in this and other courts, often following in their mothers’ footsteps of service and fellowship. But the title does not mean that your mother had to be a member. Membership is open to any practicing Catholic woman over the age of eighteen.

We meet on the First Tuesday of each month from February through December.  Our meetings start with a 6:00pm Mass followed by 6:30pm dinner and 7:00pm meeting in the St Patrick Church Social Hall. Some months of the year there are special dinner meetings at local restaurants, and special occasions.

** If Council Bluffs Schools are canceled due to inclement weather no meeting will be held.

Learn about our patron, St. Anthony of Padua!

 

Charitable Projects

  • Donations to Gabriel’s Corner, Birthright, Wings of Hope, Food Pantry (Community of Christ,) City-wide Christmas Baskets, Serra Club, Spirit Catholic Radio, and Children’s Square.
  • Lifesaver Drive for domestic violence shelters every April.
  • Scholarship for St. Albert 8th Grade graduate every year.
  • Donations to other charitable organizations throughout the year such as Boxes of Joy thru Catholic Outreach and area Schools.
  • Collection of aluminum pop tops for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Omaha.
  • Annual CDA Education Contest Awards Dinner for St. Albert students, parents and teachers.

 

Community Events

  • Corpus Christi Walk
  • Life Chain
  • 40 Days for Life

 

Special Events

  • Summer Salad Luncheon (Mid July at St. Peter’s Social Hall, #1 Bluff Street, Council Bluffs)
  • Lenten raffle (held at Corpus Christi Parish Great Hall during Fridays of Lent)
  • State Convention (Bi-annually)
  • National Education Contest (Bi-annually)

 

Volunteer Work

The good works of our local members extend beyond the court activities. Members are dedicated volunteers
at such places as  CHI Mercy Hospital, Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center, Preserve Council Bluffs, Neighborhood Associations, Red Cross Blood Bank, Gold Star Wives of America, Serra Club, Bethany Lutheran Home, Meals on Wheels and in all the parishes of Council Bluffs.

 

History of Court St. Anthony #330

Dateline: October 31, 1920 Council Bluffs, Iowa.

A group of women decide to form a Catholic Daughters Court in Council Bluffs. Court St. Anthony #330
was formed with Miss Dela Cain as the first Grand Regent. Under her leadership the court grew to 220
members in three years.

Special projects and events through the years include: Book reviews and lectures given by artists of
national fame, Art-Teas for the cultural and financial welfare of the court, patriotic work during WWII,
potluck meetings, donation to the construction of Queen of Apostles church, providing items for the
Pope’s Store-house, and even making bandages for leper colonies.