THREE REGIONAL CA CDA SPIRITUAL RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED IN APRIL 2026!
“RISE & RENEW“
The California State Board is pleased to announce there will be a combined Spiritual Retreat and Workshop Day in Northern, Central and Southern California. Download flyers.
Reflection Program lead by Deacon Tim Myers, CA State Spiritual Advisor
Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Northern CA – Christ the Light Cathedral – Oakland, CA
Sunday, April 19, 2026 – Central CA – St. Rita’s Catholic Church – Tulare, CA
Saturday, April 25, 2026– Southern CA -Santiago Retreat Center – Silverado, CA
Workshop Selection Form
Northern CA
Central CA
Southern CA – Not applicable
Registrations Forms – Download and send to State Officer listed on forms…DON’T DELAY!
Northern CA
Central CA
Southern CA -Deadline Extended to March 28th
SEPTEMBER 2025 DISTRICT DEPUTY TRAININGS COMPLETED! 
A heartfelt thank you to all of our returning District Deputies (DD), new DDs and CDA members who attended our training sessions in September 2025 in Los Angeles, Fresno, Sacramento and San Bernardino regions!
Thank you to our Courts that hosted the trainings…Whittier #519, Good Shepherd #1930, St. John #2526 and Sacramento #172.
NATIONAL VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB EVERY MONDAY VIA ZOOM
Join Fr. Erick Villa, Connie Dronette and Susan Killian as we discuss, “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary”, by Brant Pitre. For more information, click here.
Congratulations on a successfully CDA State and Territorial Officer’s Conference – July 18-20, 2025
“Be a Beacon of HOPE…A LIGHT in the Darkness”
For More Information, Training Highlights and Photos, visit CDA National website.
PAST STATE OFFICERS AND DISTRICT DEPUTY TRAININGS
A series of educational and inspirational workshops were presented in March 2024 on a variety of topics:
-Nominating Committee Process & Why! & Motivate New Court Leaders
-Encourage Enthusiasm & CDA Ceremonies
How to Delegate & How to Be A Servant Leader
Thank you to our speakers for the excellent presentations!
Hosted by Court San Ysidro #1507 at Our Lady of Lourders Church in Tujunga
OCTOBER 28, 2023 -Training Workshop at Our Lady Of The Desert Catholic Church. Host Court:Our Lady Of La Salette #2499
August 5, 2023, Training Workshop at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Host Court was Court Compton #942
August 12, 2023, Training Workshop held in Dublin, CA. Host Court was Court St. Raymond
CDA members from various courts came to the District Deputy and Leadership Training classes to learn more about being a CDA State Supervising officer and how to be a successful leader. New officers at Our Lady of Victory training in Compton, CA pictured with Father Allen administrating the pledge.