Religious Societies & Groups

Knights of Columbus

Founded in 1882, the Knights of Columbus is a world-wide fraternal organization of Catholic men that believe in the principles of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. The Msgr. John Seidenschwang Council #11836 was chartered in 1996. If you are a Catholic gentleman over the age 18, you are invited to join us. Please contact Bob Guida at rtguida40@hotmail.com for more information.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

From its inception in 1903, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas has grown and developed into the largest organization of Catholic women in the Americas. Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, it members are united by their faith in Jesus Christ and their devotion to the Church and the Holy Spirit.

The purpose of the organization is to participate in the religious, charitable and educational apostolates of the Church. Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith through love in the promotion of justice, equality for the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all. Programming covers a vast scope of activities, beginning at the parish level and expanding into all concerns of today's Church and society.

The local court of the Catholic Daughters of Americas at Saint Anne's welcomes all Catholic women ages 18 and above. For more information or to join, please contact membership chairperson, Margaret Pugh @ mpugh1@optonline.net or 516-491-0063

Respect Life Committee

The Respect Life Committee strives to promote the message of the Gospel of Life: that life is sacred from conception to natural death. The members engage in prayer, education, and charitable activities to achieve this goal.

For more information, please call (516) 359-1298.

We also have a special concern for those mothers who are pregnant and find this to be a difficult and uncertain time. We understand and want to help you with your baby whose tiny heart began beating 18 days after conception. For confidential assistance with your pregnancy and information about alternatives to abortion, call the Life Center in Deer Park at 631-243-2373 or Regina Residence in Merrick at 516-223-7888 or Birthright in Wantagh at 516-785-4070.

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