Below is a recap of many resolutions passed through the years.  CDA Resolutions can only by passed by a majority vote of delegates to a Catholic Daughter Biennial Convention

Resolutions

WHEREAS,    Since many countries have seen violence to the young and innocent at a concert in England, to Muslims, to government officials in Virginia, I and other senseless shootings in our cities; and

WHEREAS,    As humans we are afraid of what we don't know or understand; and

WHEREAS,    This is the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, and

WHEREAS,    Living our Baptismal commitment of Christ and Love is the reason we act, now; therefore, be it

RESOLVED,    That Catholic Daughters educate themselves regarding other religions; and be it further

RESOLVED,    That we as Catholic Daughters open our hearts with the help of our Blessed Mother, and being 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, we ask for understanding and guidance so we may educate and enlighten ourselves to other religions we do not understand; and be it further

RESOLVED,    That we strive to live as the people of God; and be it further

RESOLVED,    That we as Catholic Daughters open our hearts with the help of our Blessed Mother to pray for understanding and an end to senseless violence.

Submitted by: National Resolution Committee – to be updated
July 2017 National Board Meeting Belleville
Peggy Guckin, Chair
Rose Holschlag
Essie Walker

WHEREAS,    threats have been made on the life of Pope Francis, and

WHEREAS,    Christians are being persecuted for their faith, and

WHEREAS,    there are religious conflicts throughout the world; therefore, be it

RESOLVED,  that the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will pray the following
                    daily:
                    One Hail Mary for the health and safety of Pope Francis,
                    One Hail Mary for the protection of all Christians, and
                    One Hail Mary for the resolution of world conflicts.

Submitted by: National Board
Adopted at the National Board Meeting in El Paso, TX, March 6, 2015

WHEREAS,    Pope Francis said that the Church's position on the death
                     penalty is "a courageous reaffirmation of the conviction that
                     humanity can successfully confront criminality" without taking
                     human life; and

WHEREAS,    he recommended that "capital sentences be commuted to a
                     lesser punishment that allows for time and incentives for the
                     reform of the offender; and

WHEREAS,    we, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas respect life in our
                     Catholic tradition; and

WHEREAS,    we oppose execution and support the victims of crimes and
                     their families; therefore, be it

RESOLVED,   that we use the resources of the U.S. Conference of Catholic
                     Bishops and the Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use
                     of the Death Penalty; and be it further

RESOLVED,   that the Catholic Daughters of the Americas network with
                     others who oppose the death penalty - to educate, organize, and
                     change laws in opposition to the death penalty as a solution to
                     violence.

Adopted at the 55th Biennial National Convention
Billings, Montana
July 2014
Submitted by: National 2014 Resolutions Committee

WHEREAS,    Pope Francis, newly elected bishop of Rome, has stated that he
                     "must open his arms to protect all of God's people and embrace
                     with tender affection the whole of humanity, especially the
                     poorest, the weakest, the least important;" and

WHEREAS,    Pope Francis, has reiterated the "fundamental" importance of
                     women in the Roman Catholic Church saying women have
                     always had a special mission in the Church as "first witnesses"
                     of Christ's resurrection; and

WHEREAS,    Pope Francis, emphasizes the journey of faith women have in
                     the Roman Catholic Church by passing their faith on to their
                     children and grandchildren through love; therefore, be it

RESOLVED,   that members of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas
                     continue to open doors to the Lord, by witnessing for Him
                     through loving testimony, prayer, and good deeds.

Adopted at the 55th Biennial National Convention
Billings, Montana
July 2014
Submitted by: Arkansas State Court

WHEREAS,    Pope Francis, has been elected as leader of the Catholic
                     Church; and

WHEREAS,    he will strive to lead us to compassion and prosperity, to rebuild our Cath
                     Church; and

WHEREAS,    successor to St. Peter, our First Pope, Pope Francis will stand as a figure of unity
                     for all Catholics; therefore, be it

RESOLVED,   that the Catholic Daughters of the Americas include as part of our monthly
                     meeting prayers:
                           that Pope Francis will continue to be guided by God the Holy
                           Spirit, and with the simplicity of St. Francis and his great love for
                           the Blessed Mother, that he will be guided to carry on the "new
                           evangelization" of Saint John Paul II and Benedict XVI.

Adopted at the 55th Biennial National Convention
Billings, Montana
July 2014
Submitted by: New Hampshire State Court