Court St. Agnes #618
Motto: Unity and Charity
Meetings: September through June
Third Tuesday of the Month
Join us for supper at 5:45 pm or meeting only at 6:30 pm
"Open your hearts to God's love; Listen to Him."
Mission Statement: Catholic Daughters of the Americas strive to embrace the principle of faith working through love, in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all mankind.
This National program gives the Catholic Daughters effective ways to serve their communities and missions. To be effective in promoting good works, we must reach out and make a difference in the lives of those who are suffering or those who need our love, support and prayers. Each point of the circle, Quality of Life, Youth, Education, Legislation, Spiritual Enhancement, Leadership, and Family are the areas that we focus on to make a difference; locally and nationally.
Informational Websites:
Court St. Agnes Officers (from left to right):
Connie Mansheim - Financial Secretary
Linda Richter - Secretary
Gloria Bauske - Regent
Rose Neal - Vice Regent
Cheryl Austreim - Treasurer
Michele Sage - South Dakota State Regent
For more information, please contact one of our officers.
Our Charitable Works
What do you enjoy about being a Catholic Daughter?
"Having a 'sisterhood' of ladies who share the same deep love for the Lord and being able to help those most in need of love and support by our charitable works."
-Michele
Our members sew quilts for the beds given to needy families. Constructed by Sleep in Heavenly Peace and The Knights of Columbus, each bed is complete with linens and unique quilts made by Catholic Daughters. Since starting the project in 2020, 259 quilts have been donated.
On October 28, 2024, members filled 7 apple boxes with toys, clothing, and items that kids in Sudan, Africa War Refuge Camps might enjoy. Craig Severtson of Flandreau, with his mission "Helping Kids Round First", has helped families in Nicaragua learn to plant crops and raise livestock. He also has provided donations of baseball equipment. Now he is helping kids in Sudan, Africa War Refugee Camps where the 7 boxes will go. Court St. Agnes #618 is happy to be of help.
Informational handouts were distributed for WRAP (White Ribbons Against Pornography) the week of October 30 .
A Life Saver project provides support of the local Domestic Abuse Shelter.
Please join us!
Our Fall Craft & Bake Sale will be the weekend of November 22-23.
The sales fund our court, our gifts to charity, and our scholarships.
Awards & Special Recognition
Catholic Daughter of the Year
Rose Neal was selected as St. Agnes Court #618 Catholic Daughter of 2025 for her outstanding contributions to our organization. Connie Mansheim and Cheryl Austreim presented her with a certificate of honor.
National St. Faustina Award
At the 2024 CDA National Convention held in New Orleans, Court St. Agnes member
Michele Sage, was awarded the St. Faustina Membership Award for her work in establishing the SDSU Campus Court, "Our Lady of Wisdom #2799"
Catholic Daughters Scholarship Recipients
Ashton and Aidan were selected as the Catholic Daughters' scholarship recipients. Each will receive $1000 paid to their schools. Ashton attends Dakota Wesleyan University and Aidan will attend Southeast Technical College in the fall. Their essays related how they live their faith and/or serve the Church.
The annual scholarship is available to any student from STM Parish entering any University, College or Vocational school. Recipients must be a practicing Catholic and active in the parish.