Carolyn Malik- Shiner

Carolyn is a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Her first participation in CDA was as a Junior Catholic Daughter. She became a member of Court St. Paul #1604, Shiner, in 1968. Carolyn has served her local court in the officers of Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Recording Secretary, Vice Regent and Regent.

She served the State of Texas as a District Deputy for District #30 and was awarded one of the Top-5 District Deputy awards in 2000. She served as State JCDA Chairman and as Host for the Texas Fun Night at the National Convention in Houston, aka "Minnie Pearl." Carolyn was elected State Secretary, Second Vice State Regent, First Vice State Regent and State Regent at the 2011 State Convention in Houston. "Come Be My Light" was the theme during her term as State Regent.

When asked for a highlight of her term (2015), Carolyn replied; "It was indeed an honor to serve the 16,000+ Texas CDA members during the 2011-2013 term. Being installed as State Regent by my local court chaplain Reverend Bob Knippenberg was very special for me; he was always very supportive of the Catholic Daughters statewide. The wonderful celebration held in the Valley was the first of many special times marking the 95th anniversary of the Texas State Court. Texas Catholic Daughters are an active reflection of the ladies who laid a strong foundation for us. Retreats, officer training workshops, district meetings, special banquets, board meetings, new court institutions and pre-convention meetings kept the calendar very full throughout the two years. The adoption of two new state projects during my term was exciting; the American Wheelchair Mission and the Blue Bus, Houston Coalition for Life. The increased interest in Pro-Life activities and Respect Life activities throughout the state within the local courts was an added highlight. And the last official function for my term, the institution of the new CDA court at Holy Family Catholic Church in Victoria, Texas with 168 members was icing on the cake. The first court instituted with over 100 new members was Court Our Lady of SEAS in San Antonio with 121 members. Another highlight for me was the Habitat for Humanity build in Victoria and the support of Bethany Hamilton, “Soul Surfer”, who attended the Habitat home dedication and presented a Bible to the new home owner! It was definitely a very busy and full two years, and most fulfilling as well. I enjoyed every minute of my term as Texas State CDA Regent. When we continue being shining examples of Christian womanhood, everyone will want to be a part of this great ministry; spirit filled women who love Christ, His Church, and all humanity in unity and love."

Carolyn and her husband Daniel were married in 1964. They are retired owners of a small business in Gonzales Texas in the poultry industry. They have two children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

The Malik and CDA families are the loves of her life. She enjoys sitting in the woods watching God’s creations; Carolyn loves to fish and hunt. Her favorite slogan is: "If God brings you to it, He will leady you through it."