Daughters of Isabella Illinois State Circle at 1375 Franklin, Edwardsville, IL 62025 US

About the Daughers of Isabella

The first circle of the Order was founded in New Haven, Connecticut in 1897 as an auxillary to the Rev. John Russell Council of the Knights of Columbus for the purpose of uniting all Catholic women in a sisterhood to achieve the following aims:

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

Today, it is one of the largest Catholic women's organizations, with a membership of over 60,000 women from the United States and Canada and has continued to prosper and establish bonds among Catholic women thoughout 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 fulfilled life!

Unity - Friendship - Charity

Our Structure

The organization's activities are on three levels which give it a special dimension.

The International Circle is the main governing body. Members come together in convention biennially to elect the International Officers who constitute the Administration Board.

The State Circles also convene every two years, for the formulation and revision of established agendum, election of Officers and implementation of programs and projects consistent with the laws and rules of the Constitution.

The Local Circles meet monthly for a combined business meeting and social gathering. Members act upon the charitable, spiritual, civic, and social programs their circle wishes to take part in or sponsor.

On each of these levels impressive ceremonies are held for the installation of Officers. The conferral of degrees for new members is also a beautiful and meaningful spiritual ceremony.

Daughters of Isabella Illinois State Circle at 1375 Franklin, Edwardsville, IL 62025 US - About the Daughers of Isabella