Daughters of Isabella

The first circle of the Daughters of Isabella was founded in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1897 as an auxiliary to the Rev. John Russell Council of the Knights of Columbus. Its purpose was to unite all Catholic women in a sisterhood to achieve the following aims:

• To know one another better
• To extend our circle of friends
• To be a greater force to contend with in the pursuit of good in society
• To centralize all our resources to better help one another

Today, it is one of the largest Catholic women's organizations, with a membership of over 60,000 women from the United States, Canada, and the Philippines and has continued to prosper and establish bonds among Catholic women throughout the world. Members encourage each other's total development and foster growth of every aspect of life - spiritual, social and charitable--adding up to a more fulfilling life!

To learn more, visit: Daughters of Isabella, Maine State Circle