Catholic Ladies of Columbia

Incorporated in Ohio March 12, 1897, the Catholic Ladies of Columbia is a non-profit fraternal life insurance society whose sole purpose is to meet the needs of Catholics,  their families and friends through a sound life insurance  program and competitive financial products while bringing members together in fellowship and service to others.

The Society, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since 1941, is authorized to sell life insurance, annuities, traditional and Roth IRAs in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan.  CLC boasts over 10,000 active policies.

Members build life long friendships, enjoy social activities, enrich their spiritual life and serve their parishes and communities through CLC's system of councils.  The Society has a representative form of government and convenes every four years to elect its officers and Board of Directors.

CLC membership is simultaneous with the issuance of a life insurance certificate, annuity or IRA.  Members enjoy numerous fraternal benefits at no additional premium or cost.

Charitable contributions totaled over $200,000 in 2005; while that same year, members reported over 115,000 volunteer hours. CLC participates in "Make a Difference Day" and "Join Hands Day ". Catholic Ladies of Columbia is committed to serving and caring for each other and our neighbors.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia is a member of the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA).  In 2001 NFCA presented CLC with their Points of Light Award for our Join Hands Day convention project.