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CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
NEW MEXICO
OUR MISSION - "Catholic Daughters of the Americas strive to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all mankind."
ABOUT CDA IN NEW MEXICO
The State of New Mexico is comprised of three (3) Diocesan territories all are ecclesiastical territories of the Roman Catholic Church. They include the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, the Diocese of Las Cruces and the Diocese of Gallup.
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At present, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe covers an area of 61,142 square miles. There are 93 parish seats and 226 active missions throughout this area. Archbishop John Wester leads the diocese.
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The Diocese of The Diocese of Las Cruces comprises 10 Southern Counties in the State of New Mexico. It serves over 234,550 Catholics through 47 parishes, 44 missions, and four schools. Bishop Peter Baldacchino leads the diocese.
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The Diocese of Gallup was founded in 1939, the Diocese of Gallup covers over 55,000 square miles in the states of New Mexico and Arizona. It is the poorest Diocese in the United States. Bishop James S. Wall leads the diocese.
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Our State Court includes Catholic Daughters all three Diocese. Our state membership stands at 995 members with 29 active courts.
2025-2027 STATE COURT OFFICERS
Crystal Montoya
Priscilla Bustos
Bernadette Garcia
Debbie Maestas
Yvette Duran
State Regent
State First Vice Regent
State Second Vice Regent
State Secretary
State Treasurer
CONTACT US
State Chaplain
Deacon Manuel Chavez
Dear Catholic Daughters of the Americas of New Mexico,
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It is with Great honor that I can serve the CDA membership to my fullest capacity.
I was born in 1950 and raised in Loving N.M. and Carlsbad N.M.
I am married to my beautiful wife Elsa H. Chavez, we have 3 children, Manny Jr., Melanie, Michael. We have 3 Grandchildren and one deceased grandchild, and 2 beautiful great-grandchildren. We have celebrated our 59th anniversary on April 10, 2025
I was ordained a Catholic Deacon on June 14 of 2020 in Las Cruces
N.M. I am a retired taxidermist, I have many hobbies but hardly time to do them all. I love to hunt, and fish, and teach Taxidermy.
My favorite Saint is St. Augustine of Hippo, because he reminds me in so many ways, before he had his calling. His quote that I love so much is, “My heart is restless until it rests in you.”
My dearest sisters in Christ, may the Holy Spirit guide us in our everyday challenges and protect us from all bad and evil.
May God bless us all!
Yours in Christ,
Deacon Manuel (Manny) Chavez