“You, as women, have your own gift to offer to the Church – a gift that is very precious and very needed.”
– Joseph Cardinal Bernadin

Daughters of Isabella is an international organization open to Catholic women ages 16 and over. Contact Carmela Walsh for more information.

Saint Leo's members of Daughters of Isabella being presented with a new banner by Chuck Walsh (left) and
Santo Grasso (right), members of St. Leo's Knights of Columbus. (Photo courtesy Thomas C. Scilipoti)

Daughters of Isabella welcomes: 

• young women full of enthusiasm and new ideas - the future of the organization who can help fulfill its vision
• women who have grown families or are retired and wish to join an organization where they can become involved in social activities and focus on church and community projects
• women who do not have the time to devote to regular meetings or helping others on a regular basis, yet would welcome the friendship and support of sisters; and be ready, whenever possible, to share their talents, wisdom and experience
• women who yearn for understanding, affection and encouragement, and are ready to offer their support through the service of prayer for the good of the sisterhood

Mission Statement

• The Order of the Daughters of Isabella is a charitable organization of Catholic women founded on the principle of its motto: Unity, Friendship and Charity.
• As Catholic women and disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to minister with love, respect and justice to all humanity regardless of age, race, nationality or background.
• We recognize that our mission and faith in God calls us to experience love, compassion and mercy by helping those in need.
• We demonstrate our commitment to God’s people by actively living our faith and by being a positive influence in our communities and the world.​