All Catholic Daughters will be remembered in a Mass celebrated by our National Chaplain during the Easter Season at St. Henry's Church in Perham, MN.

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1 The National Board and the National Staff wish a most Blessed Easter to all Catholic Daughters and their families. May the Risen Christ bring you much joy, hope, and peace during the Easter Season and always. May God always Bless you and your work in CDA. National Officers Shirley Seyfried, National Regent Helene Shepard, National Regent-Elect Olga Samaniego, First Vice National Regent Sherry Nilles, Second Vice National Regent Vickie Feist, National Secretary-Treasurer Father Matthew Kuhn, National Chaplain National Directors Carolyn Bachmann Letty Calvetti Joyce Ann Fleming Ruth Guidry Jo Hammen Janet Martineau Susan Mone Margi Oller Sheila Storey National Office Staff Mary Impellizeri, Executive Director Theresa Duran, Administrative Assistant Tom Panas, Public Relations Gigi Barreca Joe Delgado Martha Hamboussi Gloria Linley Brittany Pick All Catholic Daughters will be remembered in a Mass celebrated by our National Chaplain during the Easter Season at St. Henry's Church in Perham, MN.

2 Catholic Daughters of the Americas MARCH West 71st St. New York, NY FAX e mail: cdofanatl1@aol.com cdaroster@aol.com National Chaplain s Message Fr. Matthew Kuhn National Chaplain Dear Sisters in Christ, Pope Francis has asked us to pray this year for our brothers and sisters in Consecrated Life. Our American church owes so much to the faithful religious who founded and taught in our parochial schools! It has been said, quite rightly, that nuns built the Church in America, one pupil at a time. I myself am a product of a parish elementary school, and will forever thank God for the witness of Sister Lydia, my second grade teacher. What would we do without our religious brothers and sisters in vowed Consecrated Life? I pray we will never have to answer that question. Thank you for the work CDA has done to promote religious life, both through Support Our Aging Religious and the Labouré Society. Both are causes worthy of our efforts and our promotion locally and nationally. Yet my heart desires to do more in support of our young women and men who are discerning a religious vocation. I ask you to join me in prayer and fasting on the first Friday of each month this year for the sake of religious vocations. Our religious brothers and sisters dedicate their lives to prayer, so let us set aside at least one holy hour of prayer for them each month. They make vows to sacrifice all worldly gain for the sake of the Gospel; let us sacrifice something each month in solidarity with them. I know you already do so much and yet I am bold enough to ask another hour and another sacrifice from your generous hearts each month. Remember, God is never outdone in generosity! May our sacrifice bear fruit State and Territorial Officers Conference The State and Territorial Officers Conference will be held this year in Belleville, Illinois, at Our Lady of the Snows, July Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. The National Board would really appreciate seeing every State officer at the conference. We feel this is not only a great learning experience for both new and returning members of the State Board, but it is also a chance for you to bond as a new board and get to know each other as you begin to work together. Look for complete details in a future mailing to State Regents. in many religious vocations to serve the poor and the suffering in our schools, orphanages, and missions around the world. May our own sons and daughters consider the call to model themselves on the poverty, chastity, and obedience of Jesus Christ in Consecrated Religious Life, and may we be willing to give them to the Lord in this vocation. Peace in Christ, Father Matthew Some Highlights: National Regent s Corner...2 Scholarships...4 BOGO!...5 New Courts...6 Prayer Requests...7

3 National Regent s Message Shirley Seyfried, National Regent Dear Sisters in Catholic Daughters, I hope your New Year has started out well. It s hard to believe we are about to enter the season of Lent. May it be one of Spiritual Renewal for everyone. We have been very busy on the National level. We were very excited to institute a new court in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in December. Then on January 21st, we attended the Opening Mass of the Vigil of Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC. It was, as always, very inspirational. In his homily, His Eminence, Cardinal O Malley stated, In the history of our country, people of faith have worked together to overcome racism and injustice. Now we come together to be the defense attorney for the innocent unborn and the vulnerable elderly and all those whose right to life is threatened. We shall overcome. He went on to say that much of the problem today is indifference, indifference to those in need, indifference to the pregnant mother, and indifference to the elderly. He said that the Gospel of Life has to be about loving and helping the poor, who have a disproportionately higher number of abortions. To evangelize, we must show that we care by bringing love and joy to those in need. The next day, we participated in the March for Life. There was estimated to be over 600,000 at the March. The March was lead this year by the students from Shanley Catholic High School in Fargo, North Dakota. They brought their entire student body, plus faculty and chaperones in eight buses to lead the March. Five of those marchers were my grandson, Andrew Hollingsworth and Vickie Feist's nieces and nephew, Madeline Breen and Brigid, Fiona, and Connor Smith. Needless to say, we were proud. What a testimony to the value of life! Following the March and our legislative meeting in Washington, we went to Pennsylvania to begin plans for the 2016 National Convention. Then Helene, Father Matthew, and I went to EWTN to tape two more episodes for The Church Universal Series about Catholic Daughters. We are very pleased to hear of the institution of several more new courts. We hear that many more are being proposed. Keep up the great work. I am also very pleased that courts have begun to send me information and pictures about their new projects. They will be featured in our next issue of Share. If you have a new project that you can share with me, I would love to hear about it. Remember, each court is asked to start one new charitable project in each of these two years. Have you started yours yet? We are nearing State Conventions so preparation is in high gear. Thank you to the State Officers and the Court Chairpersons who are working so hard to have state conventions that are spiritually uplifting and educational for all members. Local Courts, please send as many delegates as possible in order for your members to be energized by all that happens at a State Convention. They will come back to your courts with renewed vigor for Catholic Daughters, and your courts will be more vibrant because of the attendance of your members at the State Convention. Thank you for the invitations to your State Conventions. I wish I could attend every one, but of course that is not possible when we have all of them in such a short span of time. However, know that I will be with you in Spirit, and I will pray for the success of every State Convention. A National Officer or Director will attend each of your conventions. In most cases, it will be your state supervisor, but in some instances, where two of her states are having their conventions the same weekend, another Director or Officer will replace your state supervisor. Please give your National Representative a warm welcome. In addition to all of the CDA news, we are proud to announce the birth of our newest grandchild. Our daughter, Christina, who many of you know from National conventions, and her husband Gerardo, had a new baby daughter, Ella Lydia, born on January 19th. She is so precious, and we thank God for this wonderful addition to our family. Thank you to those of you who send me your newsletters. I very much enjoy reading them. It is so wonderful to read about everything you are doing in the name of Catholic Daughters. You really are living out our theme Whatever you do for the least of my Brethren, you do for me. Matthew 25:40. Thank you for all you do in CDA. May you have a very Blessed Easter and to all of you mothers, have a very Happy Mother s Day. Peace and God Bless, Shirley Seyfried, National Regent 2

4 Responsibility and Leadership Helene Shepard, National Regent-Elect National Leadership Chairman Have you ever thought about the relationship between responsibility and leadership? I have always understood that the two were linked and both very important. We need to ask ourselves two questions: 1. What kind of leaders are we promoting in our organization? 2. What impact does this leadership have on our membership? The word responsibility is a noun. It is something for which one is responsible; a duty, obligation, or trust. When we think of our State Conventions, we can t help but think about the word responsibility. This word is important for both the leaders and the members of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. As members of this great organization, we have the responsibility to attend our state conventions to let our voices be heard and to cast our votes for the future leaders of our state. The second part of this aspect of responsibility is to support the leaders who will take office for the next two year term. It is our duty and our obligation, but it should not be a burden. All members need to be able to adapt to change. Sometimes change can be difficult but remember growth will be the result of change. As leaders we have the responsibility to lead our members in the right direction. The leader has a responsibility to be committed to the mission. The leader has a responsibility to know her job. The leader has a responsibility to set the example. The leader has a responsibility to focus the board and membership on the big picture. Cultivating a culture of responsibility in an organization through effective leadership has several advantages. Responsibility breeds honesty and transparency. If people know that they will be held accountable for their actions and that accepting this accountability is a value that the organization's leadership respects, they will be more forthright about their mistakes. Similarly, a culture of responsibility can foster greater productivity, as people feel more closely tied to the fruits of their labor. Both leaders and members will have ownership for what is going on in the state or in the local court. Be a leader and attend your state convention. Enjoy your time there knowing that you are assuming your responsibility. 3 Are You Called to Serve? It is not too late to think about running for state office. If you look at the slate of officers for your state and see an open slot, prayerfully consider running from the floor for that office. Of course, you can always run from the floor for any office, so if you decide now that you wished you had submitted your name to run for state office, it is not too late for that either. In order to run from the floor, you must submit the following to the State Regent prior to the first rap of the gavel of the first meeting: 1. A statement of Eligibility 2. A statement of endorsement by your Local Court signed by a majority of the Local Court Officers, and 3. A written Consent to Serve signed by the candidate. The delegate making your nomination shall give a statement of your qualifications. The State Board determines the amount of time to be allowed for this statement. Please read pages of the Bylaws for complete information. Just a reminder, in case you missed it in the last Quarterly, there will be no CDA Lecture on Catholic Church History at Catholic University in Washington, DC, this year.

5 Scholarships Youth Scholarships A $1000 National JCDA Scholarship will be awarded to a JCDA Member entering college in the fall A $500 National Scholarship for an 8th grader entering 9th in a Catholic High School in the fall of A $500 National Scholarship for an 8th grader entering 9th in a Public/Private High School in the fall of All entries must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2015 and mailed to: Letty Calvetti 854 Country Lane Indiana, PA Graduate Scholarships A $3000 first place and a $1000 second place Father Leonard Bachmann Graduate Scholarship will be awarded to persons who have completed undergraduate studies and who desire assistance for tuition in order to continue studies on the graduate level. All entries must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2015 and mailed to: Joyce Ann Fleming, National Education Chairman 62 Cushing Street Medford, MA Campus Court Scholarship Scholarships sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas have been available for Junior Catholic Daughters, youth and graduate students for many years. With an emphasis on increasing the number of Campus Courts and members in the courts, it is time to offer a scholarship especially for that membership. A Campus Court Scholarship in the amount of $2000 will be awarded for the very first time in Policies, procedures, and the application are outlined on the Campus Court Scholarship form, which is attached to this Quarterly newsletter. The guidelines and application blank can also be found on the Catholic Daughters of the Americas website The due date for submission of the application is May 1, Questions about the scholarship and applications must be directed to: Letty Calvetti, National Campus Court Chairman 854 Country Lane Indiana, PA Information on all CDA scholarships may be found at Important Notice About Checks There are new banking laws and restrictions causing problems with some checks received at the National Office. ALL checks MUST be written out ONLY to: Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Please do not write the word National or the name of any officer, employee, National Project or National Charity on the Pay To line. Our bank will no longer accept these, and we must return the checks to you for replacement. Please indicate the invoice number, charity or project on the Memo line and ensure that the check displays your court number and has two signatures. Additionally, please do not staple the checks to any invoice or note as they can rip easily when we remove the staples. Thank you for your cooperation. CDA Pilgrimage There is still room on the CDA Pilgrimage to Rome and Medjugorje! For information about the trip, check out the web site at catholicdaughters.org and click on the CDA Pilgrimage to Rome Registration link. There you will find details and registration forms. This wonderful pilgrimage, lead by our National Chaplain, Father Matthew Kuhn, is filling up fast, so don t wait we would love to have you join us.

6 BOGO! Is Getting Hot! Olga Samaniego, First Vice National Regent Chairman of Membership and Court Development It is almost spring, and CDA is blooming! Since our kick-off in August, 10 new courts have been instituted and five more are in the planning stages. Five states have instituted at least one court and are well on their way to achieving their goal of five new courts for the term. Several more states have started court development teams and are actively searching for areas in which CDA can expand in their states. If our momentum continues, we should double the number of courts instituted last year. Speaking of expansion, we are back in Alabama! We had lost all of our courts in that state, but in December we instituted a new court in Tuscaloosa, and we have another lead in Birmingham! We are so excited! Our dream to have CDA courts in all 50 states is on its way to becoming a reality. More good news members are embracing Bring one; Gain one! I am hearing wonderful reports of successful membership drives and of individual members who are inviting women to come and see. Keep up the good work; in addition to wonderful new members, your court could be a contest winner at the National Convention. Three things to remember: We are in the middle of a huge membership drive, but don t forget how much you can accomplish with the members you already have. A court full of women determined to do God s will, Can Do Anything! Pray and listen to God together. Service is rooted in prayer. Service is born from a desire to answer God s call, and CDA service is powerful because women are answering God s call together. Follow our patroness s advice, Do whatever he tells you. (John 2:5 ) Make sure your court is doing what God is asking you to do today. We are called to serve all our lives, but we are not always called to the same service. If your service has become forced or stale, or if there is no joy in your service, God may be calling your court to do something else. A vibrant court that is responding to God s call with joy is the court that will attract others to join. NOTE: Typo in Share BOGO Ad. Local Court Division Two should read members. Fun D: Are You In? Thank you to all who have sent in entries for the Fun D calendar. If you have not sent yours in, it is not too late. There are drawings five days a week for $30 plus holiday drawings for $100 and a $1000 drawing on Catholic Daughters Sunday, October 18, 2015 so you still have many chances to win even if you are just entering. Priest Appreciation Day this year is June 7th. Please show your appreciation to your priests for all they do for us. 5

7 Newly Instituted Courts Please welcome and pray for the officers and members our newest courts. May they enjoy many years of Unity & Charity in our great Order. Feel free to send them a card of welcome and encouragement. Court Tuscaloosa #2686 Tuscaloosa, Alabama Regent: Invera-Capria Woodon-Tabor P.O. Box 2181, Tuscaloosa AL Court St. Elizabeth #2687 Melville, New York Regent: Kim Sparaco 20 Greenhills Road, South Huntington NY Court Loving Mother of Mercy #2689 Brownsville, Texas Regent: Ella Rios 5137 Sugar Mill, Brownsville, TX National Office E Mails: Executive Director Mary Impellizeri cdofanatl1@aol.com Administrative Assistant Theresa Duran cdofanatl@aol.com For rosters: Gloria Linley cdaroster@aol.com For orders & address changes: Martha Hamboussi cdaorders@aol.com For copies of invoices/dues questions: Brittany Pick cdadues@aol.com For membership Info: Gigi Barreca cdafiles@aol.com For shipping questions: Joe Delgado cdashipping@aol.com For Share: Tom Panas cdashare@aol.com One Million Rosaries For Unborn Babies 2015 will be the 7th year that CDA has participated in this event sponsored by the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization. The three day event will take place May 1st-3rd. Persons participating in this multinational pro-life prayer event will pray at least one Rosary for an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons. Please contact your Court members and parish to promote this event so that the One Million Rosaries goal will be met. You may find additional information on their website saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.org Morality In Media Founded in 1962, Morality In Media (MIM) is the leading national organization opposing pornography and indecency through public education and the application of the law. MIM is one of our National Charities and all courts are encouraged to maintain a $50 annual membership. MIM News is included with each issue of National Quarterly. Currently, Morality In Media directs the War on Illegal Pornography coalition, an effort with Congress to pressure the US Department of Justice to enforce existing federal obscenity laws. MIM also maintains a research website about the harms of pornography and regularly directs national awareness campaigns to help the public understand the consequences of pornography and find resources to aid in their struggles. Visit moralityinmedia.org to learn more about their efforts It is requested that all donations to MIM be sent to the National office with a check made out to Catholic Daughters of the Americas and on the bottom write Morality in Media where it says For or Memo. The National office will then forward one CDA check to Morality in Media. Of course, if an individual in your court or the court itself wishes to communicate directly with MIM, they may do so at any time. 6

8 Liability Insurance The liability coverage for all CDA Courts will be sent to the Court Regent for payment. Be sure to save the Certificate of Liability for future reference. If you need to add your Church, hall or restaurant as an additional insured you need to contact the name on the certificate from our insurance carrier. Outstanding Bills Please be aware that any court owing money to either the National Office or your State as of December 31, 2014, may not participate as delegates at your State convention unless the bills are paid. This would include dues, supplies, insurance, etc. The National Office has sent out statements to those who are past due. Please pay all debts on time. Semi Annual Financial Reviews A Financial Review Form is included with this issue of National Quarterly. Please complete a financial review of your court s finances after March 31st and submit the form to the National Office no later than April 30th. Remember, your District Deputy or State Representatives should attend your Financial Review if at all possible. State Court Financial Reviews All State Courts are required to complete a Financial Review each year. Please refer to Section 4 pages 19, 20 and 21 in the Tools of the Trade. These forms are due to the National Office before June 1, Prayers Needed Well done, good and faithful servant Matthew 25:21 Please keep the families of the following deceased in your prayers: William Rodger, brother-in-law of Second Vice National Regent Sherry Nilles, passed from this life to the next on January 28, Condolences may be sent to Lee and Sherry Nilles, th Avenue, Sheldon, IA Rita Medland, sister of National Director Jo Hammen entered the gates of heaven on November 21, Messages of condolence may be sent to Jo at 10 Fern Court, Little Chute, WI Father Clarence Waguespack, National Clergy Consultant during the term of National Regent Eunice Riles, was called home to the Lord on December 8, Condolences may be sent to his sister, Mrs. Claire Amedee at 1711 Hwy 18, Vacherie, LA Mary Ann Rowe, USN (Retired), Past National Legislative Chairman went to her heavenly reward at the end of December. Condolences may be sent to her brother, Jack Rowe, Via Del Gavilan, Fallbrook, CA Charlotte Rossmeissl, Past Wisconsin State Regent, went home to Jesus on January 24, Condolences may be sent to her daughter, Mary Keller, 1016 E. Green Tree Ct. Unit C, Appleton, WI Also please lift in prayer all those members and friends of CDA who are in need of physical and spiritual healing, especially: Past National Regent M. Joan McKenna who suffered a bad car accident with some injury. She is now home and on the mend. Send her greeting at 25 Edith Road, Framingham, MA Past National Officer Sally Rytlewski, who is recovering from a fall in which she broke her pelvis. We are glad to report she is back at her home and doing well. You cand send her a card at State Route 31, Albion, NY Past National Director Arline Rich who had a hip replacement in November and is healing very nicely. Send her a note at 16 Lincoln Avenue, West Hartford, CT Past National Director Vickie Melanson who had an update to her pacemaker. She is feeling great and you can send her well wishes at DeWolf Road, Iowa, LA Enclosed with this Issue: BOGO Contest Spring Prayer Service Operation Morningstar Newsletter 1903 Society Campus Court Scholarship Form Financial Review Form 7

9 CDA MEMBERSHIP CONTEST BOGO! Bring one; Gain one! Contest Dates: August 1, 2014, to June 1, 2016 Goals: Every member will participate in BOGO! Bring one; Gain one! Every state will institute five new courts! Local Court Prizes $ 200 1st Place $ 150 2nd Place $ 100 3rd Place State Court Prizes $ 500 1st Place $ 350 2nd Place $ 200 3rd Place to the courts that brings in the most new members. First, Second, and Third place awarded in each division. Division One: 1 75 members Division Two: members Division Three: 150+ members Largest percentage of increase will determine winners in each division. to States that bring in the most new courts over the requisite 5. First, Second, and Third place awarded in each division. Division One: 5 to 20 courts Division Two: courts Division Three: 76+ courts Tie breaker will be determined by total number of Charter Members welcomed in the state. Special awards will be presented by our National Chaplain to members who are instrumental in developing courts and/or spreading the word and publicizing CDA! Award winners will be nominated by their State Regents or National Representatives. How will you BOGO? For more info: olgasamaniego@hotmail.com

10 Spring Meditation prepared by Olga Samaniego All: It s spring. It is time for growth and renewal. Lord, you made us a special promise while you were on earth. You said, I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate [Paraclete] to be with you forever, the Spirit of Truth John 14:16. As we reflect on ourselves and on our court, we ask for your Spirit of Truth. As we reflect on the Fruits of the Spirit together, help us to know if we are bearing fruit. Grant us your wisdom, O Lord. Reader 1 Lord, do we act in love? Do we know how much you love each of us? Do we witness your love to the world? When we are faced with decisions or choices as a group, do we make those decisions out of love for God s people? Reader 2 Lord, are we joyful? Do we find joy in our work and in our service? Happiness is fleeting, but joy comes from knowing God and knowing that we are living as He asks us to live. Do we look forward to each new day with excitement? Do we find joy in our court and in our sisterhood? Are we optimistic? Reader 3 Lord, are we peaceful or are we filled with anxiety and tension? Do we rest secure in knowing that You are in charge and that we are in Your hands? To we place our needs before You and trust that You will supply those needs? Reader 4 Lord, are we patient? Do we hurry though our prayers and meetings in hopes to get it over with, or do we take time to listen and to be guided by the Spirit of God. Do we persevere in prayer and expect Your answers? Do we listen patiently when others speak? When we discuss ideas with each other do we do so with open minds? Reader 5 Lord, in addition to being kind to our family members and our sisters in Christ, are we kind to ourselves? Do we rest enough, eat well, and take care of our own well-being? Do we try our best to act and speak kindly? When we speak of others, do we speak only kindness? Reader 6 Lord, are we generous? Do we share our time, our talent, and our treasure with others? Do we give of ourselves in addition to giving our money? Do we try to put others first? Reader 7 Lord, are we faithful? We are not called to understand your plans, we are only called to be faithful in service. Do we honor our commitments? Can our sisters count on us? Reader 8 Lord, are we gentle? If we must disagree or correct, are we mindful of others feelings? Do we strive to speak the truth in love? Reader 9 Lord, do we practice self-control? Do we practice living moderately? If we are tempted to shirk a duty or not to take care of ourselves, do we pray for the strength to remain in control? Do we work on controlling our minds instead of worrying? All: Lord, in your mercy you show us what a life lived for You is supposed to look like. As we reflected on the Fruits of the Spirit, you were with us showing us where we are growing and where we are falling short. We ask for an extra measure of your Holy Spirit. Help us to hear Your voice and to work on our areas of weakness. Help us to welcome change and growth. We trust that as we place ourselves in your hands, you will transform us daily into your person. Come Holy Spirit; fall afresh on us! Amen.

11 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Operation Morningstar Volume VIII, No. 3 March 2015 National Headquarters 10 West 71st Street New York, NY Abortion Funding Is Rampant In Federal Healthcare Law The Obama Administration is hiding the massive taxpayer funding for abortion that is in Obamacare. Obamacare contains subsidies/funds for plans with elective abortion coverage. The coverage and abortion surcharge is nearly impossible to find on healthcare.gov and state exchanges. Americans should not have to spend enormous amounts of effort to find out which plans do and do not cover elective abortion. The American people should not be forced to subsidize others abortions. Russian Patriarch Says Reducing Abortions Would Solve Population Crisis The same day that pro-life Americans took to the streets in the March for Life, Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill spoke to the Duma, the Russian parliament. It was the first time a head of the Russian Orthodox Church has spoken to lawmakers in modern Russia. Reuters reported Kirill called for a deep cut in the "horrifyingly high" number of abortions. Because the Obama Administration has failed to be transparent about abortion coverage, the Family Research Council (FRC) and Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) have done extensive research and inferred from the 2014 GAO Report to piece together as much information as they could for the consumer to make an informed choice about Obamacare insurance purchases, and is launching their findings on ObamacareAbortion.com. Through their taxes, people who live in states where plans do not cover abortion are still subsidizing abortion on demand in plans in other states this would never be allowed if the Hyde amendment had truly been applied to Obamacare. Because Obamacare violates the principles of the Hyde amendment ban on subsidizing abortion, and because Obamacare lacks transparency for Americans, Congress must enact the Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act (H.R.3279) and the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R.7). The new Senate offers hope that these bills could become law. This project is aimed at helping Americans find out abortion coverage in Obamacare plans, but due to the lack of transparency, we will continue to research the many unknowns still present in this data. (from Fact Sheet) Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia "The idea of absolutely prioritizing the value of free choice and of rejecting the priority of moral norms has become a slowly exploding bomb for Western civilization," he said. "If we could just cut in half the number of abortions, there would be steady and powerful demographic growth." Russia's population has been declining since the mid-1990s. "Russia's ability to stand up in the face of modern pseudo-values depends to a large extent on the active stance of Russian parliamentarians," he said. Approved by National Regent Shirley Seyfried

12 157 Babies Killed Every Hour in United States Abortions Catholic Daughters took part in the annual March for Life again this year, praying for an end to legalized abortion in the United States. Since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision 42 years ago, approximately 57 million children have been aborted. On average, 3,767 babies are killed in abortions every day. That's 157 unborn babies killed in abortion every hour. Almost three babies are killed every single minute. We must never give up hope that Americans will once again protect the lives of the most vulnerable: the unborn. (Statistics taken from LifeSiteNews.com) House Passes H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act The same day that hundreds of thousands of Americans joined in the March for Life on Capitol Hill, the United States House passed H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act which creates a permanent, government-wide ban on abortion funding, in health care bills, overseas aid, and anything else Congress subsidizes. Currently, the Hyde Amendment prevents taxpayer-funding of abortion in federal appropriations bills, but it has to be reauthorized every year to stay in effect. The bill next advances to the Senate, but if it passes, the President is expected to veto it. (Taken from Family Research Council) Marriage Reality Movement Works to Restore Marriage Is marriage a thing of the past or is it a universal reality? What happens to children when marriage disappears? How can people support the norm of men and women marrying before having children? The Marriage Reality Movement (TakeBack Marriage.org) began in January under the leadership of William May. It is a network of people of all faiths and beliefs who want to work in a positive and practical effort to rebuild a culture of marriage and family. Concerned about the state of marriage in society, the organization works to reveal the truth about marriage in simple and practical ways. How young people understand the truth about sexual intimacy, marriage, and family influences the choices they make in their own lives. The culture is feeding them a steady diet of information that is designed to lead them away from the truth, to corrupt their understanding about the reality of marriage, family and sexuality. The Marriage Reality Movement first and foremost seeks to reintroduce marriage at all levels of society, providing a bedrock of truth for children and society. Members of the Marriage Reality Movement: Focus on what people are for, not what they are against. Recognize that marriage is a universal reality, integral to God s plan for creation, but not dependent on belief in God. Evaluate every law, every institution, and every curriculum by how well it: - promotes men and woman marrying before having children; - helps young people develop the kinds of friendship that lead to marriage; and - supports people in their marriage. Stand with Children and their interests in the marriage of their mothers and fathers. Are in solidarity with young people who have a right to know the truth about love, sexuality, friendship, and marriage as the foundation of the family so they can make positive choices in their lives. Think globally, but act locally by staying informed and learning new ways for revealing the truth and beauty about marriage in ways that anyone can understand. They share insights with family and friends, and provide messages on Facebook and by forwarding s. They also form study groups and distribute literature and educational material that reveal the truth about the reality of marriage. Some even make presentation in the community to alert people of the crisis of the breakdown of marriage that is touching every family. Every child is at risk today. For more information on how your court can become involved, visit

13 Ways to Support our 2National Headquarters Perpetual Membership Support the upkeep of the Grand Old Lady for only $ 1,903 Become a Perpetual Member of the 1903 Society Make a Pledge of $1903 Receive a plaque and an inscription on the Wall of Honor at the National Office. Receive a 1903Society Pin and Membership Card Send Pledge checks made payable to: Catholic Daughters of the Americas with 1903 Pledge in the memo to: Helene Shepard, PO Box 455, Washingtonville, NY Memorialize a needed window at the National Office for only $ 1,000 Windows will be energy efficient thus saving money Window will keep with the décor of the historic neighborhood Receive a Certificate and an inscription on a Plaque of Honor at the National Office. Send Window checks made payable to: Catholic Daughters of the Americas with Window of Opportunity in the memo to: Sherry Nilles, th Ave., Sheldon, IA Honor outgoing Officers, District Deputies, Chairmen Donate in memory of a deceased member The perfect Mother s Day gift Complete this form and mail with your check, made payable to Catholic Daughters of the Americas to the appropriate address listed above Pledge Window of Opportunity Name Address City State Zip Court Number Inscription (Max. 3 lines 25 characters each, includes spaces) Signature

14 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Campus Court Scholarship 2015 Guidelines One $2,000 tuition scholarship will be awarded to a member of a Catholic Daughters of the Americas Campus Court in order for her to continue studies at a college or university. The recipient must be enrolled in a college or university and be a member of the Campus Court. 1. This official Catholic Daughters application form must be completed and returned to the National Campus Court Chairman and must be accompanied by the following four (4) requirements. a) Class registration for the fall semester b) A letter outlining your reasons for applying for the Catholic Daughter scholarship. c) Your autobiography. d) A letter from the Campus Court Advisor listing you as an active member of the Campus Court. 2. Applicant must be of the Catholic faith. 3. Applicant must be a member of a Campus Court. 4. Only application blanks dated 2015 are to be used. 5. Application must be signed by the applicant. 6. No ed applications, registration forms from the college/university, or letters from the Campus Court advisor will be accepted. All must contain valid signatures and bear a postmark. 7. All Catholic Daughter application forms and required attachments are to be sent to the National Campus Court Chairman and must be postmarked by May 1, Application (Please print or type clearly.) Name of applicant Address City State Zip Telephone E Mail Name of Campus Court # School I attest that the information on this application is accurate. Signature Date All entries must be postmarked by May 1, Please include all required enclosures with this completed application in one envelope and send to the National Campus Court Chairman: Letty Calvetti, National Campus Court Chairman, 854 Country Lane, Indiana, PA 15701

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