Women's Evangelization

• Blog: Blessed Is She
• Website: WINE (Women in the New Evangelization)
• Dr. Scott Hahn - Recommended books for women 
• Walking with Purpose - Bible Studies 

Below are some resources to help women grow closer to Christ and the Church and to support one another in a life of Christian discipleship.

The Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (Austin DCCW) consists of affiliated women's organizations in parishes throughout the diocese of Austin, Texas. They hold membership in the National Council of Catholic Women and are recognized by the United States Conference of Bishops (USCCB). It is the goal of the council to enrich and evangelize the lives of our members through Christian works and to extend the love of Christ to our brothers and sisters.

More information:

• To learn more about the Austin DCCW and upcoming events, visit www.austindiocesancouncilofcatholicwomen.org.
• Contact: Liz Ellis, President, (325)248-4095

The Knights of Peter Claver were founded on Nov. 7, 1909, in Mobile, Alabama, by four priests of the St. Joseph’s Society of the Sacred Heart. The Meritorious Fourth Degree Knights of Peter Claver was established in 1917 and the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary was established in 1922. The Order also has two junior divisions for ages 7 through 18, the Junior Knights and Junior Daughters. The Knights of Peter Claver Ladies of Grace was established in 1979. The Order has councils and courts in 38 states in 45 dioceses and archdioceses. The Order was chartered in the Austin Diocese in 1986 at Holy Cross Parish in Austin. All six divisions of the Order now exist at the parish. The objectives of the Order are to serve God and his church, church hierarchy and clergy in their apostolic work and to promote Catholic action wherever possible. Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver perform works of mercy and charity and promote, sponsor and plan activities to support scholarships and community uplift.

More information:

• To learn more about the Ladies Auxiliary and upcoming events, visit www.kofpc.org/ladies
• Contact: Shaunté Collins, Grand Lady, (512) 964-8160, [email protected]

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. They donate to charities, administer scholarship programs and strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.” Catholic Daughter women enjoy each other’s company at meetings and work hard for their parishes and communities. Deeply spiritual, together they share faith, love of God and a distinctly feminine spirituality alluded to by Pope John Paul II when he spoke of the necessity of “feminine genius” in today’s world. The program includes concerns of today’s church and society as well as issues that affect the well-being of women and children. 

More information:

• To learn more about the CDA upcoming events, visit www.texascda.org
• Contact: Laura Peña, District Deputy, (512) 785-7798