Welcome to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA)

We welcome you to experience the many ways Catholic Daughters of the Americas can enhance the spiritual growth in your home, parish and community through Unity and Charity. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas is a non-profit organization historically referred to as an Order. They are more commonly known as CDA, which began in 1903 by the Knights of Columbus.

The Texas State Court was established in 1917. We invite you to enjoy the rich heritage of our state and local courts by viewing our Texas History. Read about the pioneer women that ‘paved the way’ to the amazing contributions our local courts make within their community and parish. Feel free to navigate through this site to see how CDA became a living tool for the Church today.

Why not join us? Let us be an avenue to share your gifts and talents through love and service to Church, Community and Country. Membership is for Catholic women ages 18 and older who love and support the Church and the Holy See and desire to participate in social and charitable activities. There are over 16,000 local court members in the 245 courts throughout Texas.

For girls ages 6 to 18, we offer membership in the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas, better known as JCDA, with a current membership of over 1,000 girls. These young ladies are our present and our future.

We also offer membership in Campus Courts, which bridges our Juniors through college and into a senior court. Our Campus Courts provide the opportunity of a Catholic community to the young Catholic women on various campuses within Texas.

Regardless of your age there is a court inviting you to a place you may call home; a place where your time from the simplicity of private prayer to leadership of major projects is of value and greatly appreciated.

All our service is focused on spiritual growth; for both those providing a service, as well as the recipients. We center our service around the Circle of Love Program. Under the facets of Quality of Life, Youth, Legislation, Education, Spirituality, Leadership, and Family, the opportunity to serve is endless.

CDA has a place for young and old alike. It provides an avenue to value each member throughout her life as we love, serve, and protect the dignity of all life.