Who are the Catholic Daughters?

Our Local Court

Court St. Anthony #330 was instituted on October 31, 1920. We have been doing God's work for over 90 years!!! Our current court members come from the 5 local parishes in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and the surrounding area.

We have a membership of 61 women dedicated to the mission of the Catholic Daughters. Many of our members have a long-tradition of membership in this or other courts, often following their mothers' footsteps of service and fellowship. New members are always welcome to join!

We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from February through December. Most of our meetings start with a 5:15 pm Mass at Saint Peter's Parish (1 Bluff Street, Council Bluffs, IA) followed by a 6:00 pm dinner and meeting in the parish social hall. July and October meetings are special dinner meetings at local restaurants.

Many of our court members are involved in community events and make the news. Read all about us!!!

Member Spotlight

Charitable Projects

• Birthright Baby Shower

• Linus Blankets for children in crisis

• Lifesaver Drive for domestic violence shelters

• Care bags of personal items for homeless/near homeless

• Collections of household, personal & children's items for the Phoenix House Domestic Violence Shelter

• Donations to Catholic School

• Donations to parish RCIA programs

• Donations to various other charitable projects

• 2010-2011 project: collection of pop tops for the Ronald McDonald House

Community Events

• Celebrate CB

• Corpus Christi Walk

• Keep Council Bluffs Beautiful

• Life Chain

• 40 Days for Life

Special Events

• Summer Salad Luncheon

• Lenten raffle

• State Convention

• National Education Contest

Volunteer Work

The good works of our local members extend beyond the court activities. Members are dedicated volunteers at such places as Micah House, Alegent Mercy Hospital, MOHM's Place, 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 at their parishes.

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.

Celebrating Membership Anniversaries This Month

Mary Ellen Michalski: February 13, 1995

Members Making News

Rose Spoto

Basketball Buddies

Charter Members of the Court

Learn about our patron, St. Anthony of Padua!