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| January 21, 2012 |
| INTERNATIONAL REGENT SPEAKS ON 39th ANNIVERESARY OF ROE VS WADE |
My dear Sisters: At 6:30 pm on January 22, the eve of the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme court decision legalizing abortion, thousands of Catholics will gather in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to pray for an end to abortion at the National Prayer Vigil for Life Opening Mass. The following day, tens of thousands more will participate in the National March for Life, including many of our young college circle members who will join together as Daughters of Isabella supporting life! I call on each member of the Daughters of Isabella to continue to take the stand to uphold the dignity of all human life. We should recommit ourselves to building a culture in which every human life is valued, no matter how poor or sick, how old or microscopic, that life may be. Let us unite our hearts and minds through prayer and good works with others throughout the country on this day, in promoting the inherent dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. As Catholics and Daughters of Isabella, we must heed the Lord’s call to life and be women "of life and for life" as our beloved Pope John Paul II called us to be.
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| January 15, 2012 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER (US) |
Vincent de Paul Circle # 211, Spearville, KS
This Circle is very active in all aspects of working and assisting in their parish and community.
In one year they have brought in eight (8) new members. Congrats, ladies.
Constantly these ladies are involved in spiritual activities: Masses, funeral honor guard, rosaries, and adorations; social activities: membership drives, preparing and serving parish meals, appreciation nights, visiting the elderly and assisting with activities at nursing homes; civic activities: maintaining flower plot in their city, donate food for food sale, work at blood banks, participate in city “Shopping Night” and assist at the city’s recycling center; fundraising activities: food sales, prepare and serve meals for various occasions.
This Circle continues with donations to many area programs, seminarians, the elderly and shut- ins, the needy, Masses, Priest and religious, medical needs, gift baskets, after school programs and much more.
Again, congratulations ladies and keep up the good works.
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| January 14, 2012 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER (Canada) |
Our Lady of Peace Circle #1297, Toronto, Canada
This Circle recently celebrated their 30th anniversary with a Pageant, selecting a Queen of Our Lady of Peace, a Queen of Charity, a Queen of Friendship, a Queen of Unity and a Queen of Hope. These Queens hold their title for five (5) years until the next Pageant.
The Pageant had over 400 attendees and raised over $7000.00 with donations going to the Circle’s seminarian project, flood victims, and many local projects and programs.
Four (4) ladies signed up for membership that evening with ten (10) prospective ladies hopefully joining in the near future.
Two hundred forty (240) people attended a Summer Ball sponsored by this Circle in which $5000.00 was netted, again, with many projects benefitting.
One of this Circle’s main projects is “Rosalie Hall”, a young parent resource center offering counseling, outreach and support programs to young parents and unwed mothers.
Whenever these ladies put on a celebration of any kind, be ready to dance.
Ladies, keep on dancing and thanks for your good works.
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| December 16, 2011 |
| INTERNATIONAL REGENT REPORTS ON MEETING WITH NEW EPISCOPAL ADVISOR |
"It is an honor for me to present to our membership our Episcopal Advisor, Bishop Émilius Goulet, Archbishop Emeritus of St.Boniface, Manitoba. Bishop Goulet speaks five (5) languages and lives in Montréal. On November 25th, it was with great pleasure that I went to Montreal, accompanied by Rev Daniel Berniquez, to visit Bishop Goulet. During the meeting, we discussed many things about the Daughters of Isabella. I am certain that Bishop Goulet will bring a lot to the Daughters of Isabella, and in the name of all the members, we welcome him in our Order" |
| December 2, 2011 |
| DECEMBER 8 - PRAY FOR YOUTH DAY |
Christiane Chagnon, International Regent, reminds all members of the Daughters of Isabella that we as members of the Daughters of Isabella have pledged ourselves to pray for our youth on December 8th each year. She stated that it is most fitting that on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, we ask our Blessed Mother to keep our youth in her gentle care. Remember, the youth of today are our future.
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| November 7, 2011 |
| HARVARD COLLEGE CIRCLE #1434 - NEWEST CIRCLE |
On Sunday, November 6, 2011, following attendance at Mass as a group at St Paul’s Catholic Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 26 young college students of Harvard College proudly took the pledge and became members of Harvard College Circle #1434.
The Conferral Ceremony and Installation of Officers was led by International Regent Christiane Chagnon and assisted by International Past Regent/Organizer Elaine Leger and Office Manager Sharon Carlo.
Installed Officers were:
Regent: Aurora Griffin; Vice Regent: Christina Giordano; Honorary Past Regent: Luciana Milano; Financial Secretary: Mary Gabrielle Prezioso; Recording Secretary: Emily Marie Boggs; Treasurer: Jill Fallon; Chancellor: Mary Curran; Auditor: Veronica Manzo; Custodian: Courtney Grogan. Taking part in the Conferral Ceremony was Father Matthew Westcott, Undergraduate Chaplain. Chaplain for the Circle is Father Michael Drea, Pastor of St Paul’s Parish, Cambridge, MA.
On behalf of the International Board and the circles in the United States and Canada, we welcome our newest College Circle and wish them many years of happiness as they begin their journey as Sisters, working together in Unity, Friendship and Charity. |
| October 30, 2011 |
| ST MONICA CIRCLE #1433 - Instituted in Washington, DC |
On October 29, 2011, thirty-four women became Charter members of St Monica Circle #1433 of Washington, DC. Following the Conferral of Degrees attended by their Chaplain Monsignor Charles E. Pope, Jr. members attended a beautiful liturgy celebrated by the Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, DD, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Archdiocese of Washington. The music ministry was led by the St. Luke and Cameroon Choirs.
Installation of Officers was then presided over by International Regent Christiane Chagnon from Quebec, Canada, assisted by International Past Regent/Organizer Elaine Leger from Florida and Past International Secretary/Treasurer Susanne Suchy of Michigan.
Members of the Knights of Columbus of St. Martin de Porres Council #9386 and the 4th Degree Color Corps of the Archdiocese of Washington District assisted with the installation by acting as Honor Guards for the newly-installed officers.
Other special guests present were DC State Deputy Peter Gabauer; District Deputy #2 Dieudonné Ndouga; as well as family and friends, who joined the members at a celebratory dinner.
On behalf of the International Board and the circles in the United States and Canada, we welcome our newest Circle and wish them many years of happiness as they work in Unity, Friendship and Charity in their Circle, church and community.
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| October 15, 2011 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
St. Cecelia Circle #249 of Kingman, Kansas
From June 2010 to October 2011, this Circle participated in various activities for the Church, religious, youth, school, community and shut-ins.
Such events included corporate communions, Memorial Services, prayers for the youth, a Day of Recollection and Queen Isabella Day celebration, many of which the community was invited to participate.
Fundraising activities benefited the religious with everyday supplies, the shut-ins, needy kids and military personnel with goody bags. Proceeds of a Bake Sale went to a local school and a Baby Shower netted baby items to Birthright. Handmade rosaries were given to all the First communicants.
The Circle members shared these duties with a different chairperson for each activity. Between 5-40 members participated in the various activities sharing in Unity as true Daughters of Isabella friendship and charity for their Circle and community.
Congratulations on your hard work and generosity.
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| October 1, 2011 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIPS 2011-2012 |
Christiane Chagnon, International Regent for the Daughters of Isabella, recently announced the winners of the Queen Isabella Foundation Scholarships at the National Catholic School of Social Service at The Catholic University of America for 2011-2012. The five women in the Masters of Social Work program at the University are: Sister Miriam MacLean from Clinton, MD; Frances Ford from Washington, DC; Tosin Ogunyoku from Mount Rainier, MD; Katherine Sims from Washington, DC.
Since 1933, hundreds of students attending the Masters Program in Social Studies have been helped with scholarships to the University because of the generous donations of the members of the Daughters of Isabella.
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| August 11, 2011 |
| STATE REGENTS AND INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEET IN MICHIGAN |
State Regents and State Vice Regents from throughout the United States and Canada gathered with the International Board for their Biennial Meeting on August 5 and 6, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Michigan. Also present at this gathering was Rev. Trevor Scarfone, President of the Chaplains Committee.
Registration was held on Thursday evening and the meeting began on Friday morning, with Mass celebrated by Rev. Scarfone. After a day of hard work, everyone was free to explore the area. On Saturday evening, after another day of discussions and workshop, Mass was again celebrated by Rev Scarfone, followed by a night of fun and relaxation at the “Front Beach Restaurant”.
During the two-day gathering, important information was presented by the International Regent. Topics discussed concerned State Regents responsibilities, the organization’s various programs and special reports from International Officers on Respect Life, Publicity, Youth and Membership.
An exciting brain-storming session held on Saturday afternoon resulted in the selection of the theme for the 2012 International Convention to be held on August 5-8, 2012 at the same hotel in Dearborn. Plans for the 2012 International Convention in Dearborn, to include the various events and award programs, were also announced and discussed with the State Regents.
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| July 15, 2011 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
CIRCLE NAME: St. Rose of Lima Circle #659, Desoto, Mo
This Circle has shown much UNITY in having many members involved in various projects:
During Lent, they prepared several Fish Fries with over half of their membership and members of the Knights of Columbus working together serving their community.
FRIENDSHIP: in working together as well as involving the K of C to assist in projects for the parish and community. Members are scheduled every month to chair an event or activity, thereby involving every member in the growth and prosperity of their Circle.
CHARITY: in raising funds for various charities such as Birthright, Pro-Life and funeral dinners. Over $300 was raised from a baby shower for mothers and families in need. Volunteers put on a Senior Citizen Party, attended the March for Life in Washington, D.C. are just a few projects this circle keeps busy with.
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| April 13, 2011 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
CIRCLE NAME: St. Anne’s Circle #1332 of Lodi, Ca.
This circle had an open meeting with interesting activities such as a guest speaker, question and answer period and a visit from Queen Isabella who presented a history of her life. They sent out information about the meeting via flyers, church bulletins, and newspapers. They had 21 prospective ladies with two who signed that night and more to come. This circle has a membership of 105 and 48 of them attended this open meeting.
This is a good representative of Daughters working together for membership showing our works of Unity, Friendship and Charity.
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| January 21, 2011 |
 CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| December 1, 2010 |
| DECEMBER 8 - PRAY FOR YOUTH DAY |
| October 30, 2010 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEET IN NEW HAVEN, CT |
| August 7, 2010 |
| MONTREAL SITE OF INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION |
| June 26, 2010 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIPS 2010-2011 |
| May 1, 2010 |
| THE ISABELLA - Daughters of Isabella Journal - 2010 |
| March 1, 2010 |
| 2010 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC |
| January 20, 2010 |
| INTERNATIONAL REGENT SPEAKS ON 37TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROE VS WADE |
| September 24, 2009 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIPS |
| August 4, 2009 |
| YEAR FOR PRIESTS : |
| July 31, 2009 |
| THE ISABELLA - Daughters of Isabella Journal - July 2009 |
| July 28, 2009 |
| MONTREAL SITE OF STATE REGENTS MEETING |
| July 17, 2009 |
| NEW CIRCLE IN ONTARIO |
| June 30, 2009 |
| CALIFORNIA HOLDS FIRST STATE CONVENTION |
| May 8, 2009 |
| COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY CIRCLE #1429 |
| April 30, 2009 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| April 19, 2009 |
| A NEW CIRCLE FORMS IN PENNSYLVANIA |
| March 9, 2009 |
| LORAS COLLEGE CIRCLE #1427 IN IOWA INSTITUTED |
| February 23, 2009 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| January 16, 2009 |
| INTERNATIONAL REGENT SPEAKS ON 36TH ANNIVERESARY OF ROE VS WADE |
| January 9, 2009 |
| MESSAGE FROM INTERNATIONAL REGENT ON FOCA |
| December 1, 2008 |
| DECEMBER 8 – PRAY FOR YOUTH DAY |
| November 1, 2008 |
| NEW DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA HISTORY AVAILABLE : |
| October 4, 2008 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEET IN NEW HAVEN, CT |
| September 29, 2008 |
| SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY FORMS NEW CIRCLE |
| September 20, 2008 |
| QUEBEC WELCOMES A NEW DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA CIRCLE |
| September 14, 2008 |
| NEW CALIFORNIA STATE CIRCLE |
| August 8, 2008 |
| ST LOUIS MISSOURI SITE OF 2008 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION |
| July 1, 2008 |
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| June 30, 2008 |
| THE ISABELLA - Daughters of Isabella Journal - May 2008 |
| June 28, 2008 |
| TENNESSEE ADDS A NEW CIRCLE |
| May 9, 2008 |
| ANOTHER NEW CIRCLE FOR CALIFORNIA |
| April 18, 2008 |
| ANOTHER COLLEGE CIRCLE ORGANIZED |
| April 10, 2008 |
| NEW CIRCLE IN CALIFORNIA |
| February 3, 2008 |
| 2008 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN ST. LOUIS |
| January 5, 2008 |
| MEET OUR NEWEST CIRCLE – ST AUGUSTINE CIRCLE #1419 |
| December 1, 2007 |
| DECEMBER 8 – PRAY FOR YOUTH DAY |
| November 10, 2007 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| October 30, 2007 |
| THE ISABELLA - Daughters of Isabella Journal - October 2007 |
| October 9, 2007 |
| NEW COLLEGE CIRCLE INSTITUTED IN INDIANA |
| August 10, 2007 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| July 29, 2007 |
| STATE REGENTS MEET IN ST. LOUIS |
| May 20, 2007 |
| NEW COLLEGE CIRCLE INSTITUTED |
| May 10, 2007 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT |
| May 5, 2007 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| April 1, 2007 |
| QUEEN ISABELLA DAY – APRIL 22d |
| February 18, 2007 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| December 1, 2006 |
| DECEMBER 8 – PRAY FOR YOUTH DAY. |
| November 18, 2006 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| November 1, 2006 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEET IN NEW HAVEN, CT |
| October 25, 2006 |
| 2006 Convention Photos |
| October 1, 2006 |
| DAUGHTERS SUPPORT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS |
| September 1, 2006 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA SUPPORT BISHOPS ON DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE |
| August 14, 2006 |
| 2006 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION HELD IN TORONTO |
| August 10, 2006 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| May 6, 2006 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| April 6, 2006 |
| THANK YOU LETTER FROM OUR SISTERS IN NEW ORLEANS |
| March 20, 2006 |
| INTERNATIONAL REGENT THANKS MEMBERS FOR DONATIONS TO HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF FUND |
| March 1, 2006 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA ANNOUNCES AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS |
| February 10, 2006 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| January 6, 2006 |
| 2006 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN TORONTO, CANADA |
| December 8, 2005 |
| DECEMBER 8TH - DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA PRAY FOR YOUTH : |
| December 1, 2005 |
| FIRST D OF I CIRCLE IN TENNESSEE |
| November 5, 2005 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| September 8, 2005 |
| HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF FUND ANNOUNCED BY INTERNATIONAL REGENT |
| August 25, 2005 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| July 28, 2005 |
| STATE REGENTS MEET WITH INTERNATIONAL BOARD |
| May 25, 2005 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| April 19, 2005 |
| WE ARE BLESSED! 265TH PONTIFF ELECTED: |
| April 2, 2005 |
| COMMENTS BY INTERNATIONAL REGENT ON THE DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II |
| March 22, 2005 |
| DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA CHARTER FIRST CIRCLE IN JAPAN
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| February 15, 2005 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| January 30, 2005 |
| INTERNATIONAL REGENT CHALLENGES MEMBERS IN YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST |
| November 15, 2004 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| September 4, 2004 |
| International Convention – Orlando, Florida |
| Aug 15, 2004 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| May 30, 2004 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| February 28, 2004 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| January 15, 2004 |
Orlando, Florida is Site of the Year 2004 International Convention
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| November 30, 2003 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| August 13, 2003 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| May 8, 2003 |
| CIRCLE OF THE QUARTER |
| April 2, 2003 |
| Daughters of Isabella Announces Release of New Publicity Video |
| August 11, 2002 |
| 2002 Award Winners |
| August 10, 2002 |
| 2002 International Convention - Toronto, Canada |
| June 13, 2002 |
| Message for the World Youth Assembling in Toronto, July 2002 |
| January 1, 2002 |
| Toronto, Canada is the site of the Year 2002 International Convention |
| December 1, 2001 |
| International Regent Announces Donation |
| September 13, 2001 |
| Message from the International Regent: "A Terrible Tragedy" |
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