Y.L.I. (Young Ladies' Institute) 

             A Catholic Women's Organization
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We Invite You:

  • To make new friendships and renew old friendships.
  • To give love and charity to the less fortunate in our community.
  • To promote the moral, mental and social advancement of Catholic women.
  • To enrich your spiritual life by joining other Catholic women in prayer.
  • To enjoy social events with other women and with their families.
  • To help men with their education for the Priesthood.
  • To help women in their goals to further their education.
  • To participate in the Ways & Means to accomplish all these and more.
  • To join YLI and enjoy the Sisterly Love we cherish.

We initiate new members at a fun pajama party meeting

We honor our Charter Members at an Anniversary meeting

    We present our check for     Seminarians to the Bishop

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Who we are!

  • An organization of Catholic Women dedicated to the Christian principles of charity and Love.
  •  YLI was founded in San Francisco on September 5, 1887 by three young women inspired to help an ill friend.
  • Approximately 8500 women belong in California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii.
  •  Our history reflects a sisterly care and concern for each other and for those in need.  Our purpose is to help others in our organization, our church and our community.
  • We are an organization for all seasons of our lives.  Some joined just out of high school, some were “Social Security age” and many in between; but we know that when there is a need – YLI Sisters will be there.