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A Journey of Fraternity

Posted on April 29, 2025 in: General News

A Journey of Fraternity
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from the original version that appeared in the April 2023 issue of Columbia. The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI — the first papal resignation in nearly 600 years — was followed by a historic first. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, arc...

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In Unity With Peter

Posted on April 29, 2025 in: General News

In Unity With Peter
Pope Francis greeted members of the Knights of Columbus Board of Directors and their families Feb. 10 in the Vatican, and commended the Order’s “generous commitment … to serve all in need.” The audience took place during the board’s pilgrimage to Rome Feb. 7-13 in comm...

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A Celebration of Catholic Patriotism

Posted on April 29, 2025 in: General News

A Celebration of Catholic Patriotism
Amid much fanfare, Knights of Columbus and family members from across the United States and beyond assembled in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Feb. 22 to mark the 125th anniversary of the Fourth Degree. Many of them, including the board of directors and other K of C leaders, proud...

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They Joined the Knights to Serve

Posted on April 29, 2025 in: General News

They Joined the Knights to Serve
Father Ihor Makar, a Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest, was traveling through the Kherson region in eastern Ukraine to celebrate Divine Liturgy for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord in early January when his car was struck by a drone attack. Shrapnel from the explosion not only pierced the vehicle,...

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Co-Workers in Christ’s Vineyard

Posted on April 13, 2025 in: General News

Co-Workers in Christ’s Vineyard
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the April 2014 issue of Columbia. Over the course of his 26-year pontificate, Pope John Paul II addressed more than two-dozen messages of appreciation for and encouragement to the Knights of Columbus. In many ways, his speeches to...

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Charity Blooms in the City of Roses

Posted on April 13, 2025 in: General News

Charity Blooms in the City of Roses
Box of food in hand, Hector Nuñez arrives at apartment doorsteps during his council’s monthly food delivery not knowing where the person answering the door is emotionally or what trials they might be going through. What is clear, however, is the encounter is always a moment of grace and mercy....

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The Raised Man of the Shroud

Posted on April 01, 2025 in: General News

The Raised Man of the Shroud
A mysterious linen cloth, approximately 14 feet by 3.5 feet, bearing the front-and-back image of a scourged and crucified man, has been an object of veneration and debate for centuries. The first documented appearance of the Shroud of Turin, as it would come to be known, took place in a small villag...

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It Starts With You and With Me

Posted on March 28, 2025 in: General News

It Starts With You and With Me
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly joins Connecticut Knights, their families and others to rally for life in the state’s capital Several thousand pro-life advocates, including a Supreme Council delegation led by Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and hundreds more Knights and their families, participat...

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God Will Bring Us Through This

Posted on March 28, 2025 in: General News

God Will Bring Us Through This
As Pete Matus surveyed the damage, he still couldn’t quite believe he’d never step foot in his family home in Altadena, California, again. “Our entire neighborhood was just completely gone,” said Matus, a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Council 12452 in Altadena, reflec...

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Broadcasting from the Heart of the Church

Posted on March 17, 2025 in: General News

Broadcasting from the Heart of the Church
The Knights of Columbus recently donated a state-of-the-art mobile broadcasting unit to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, unveiling the vehicle in Rome just days before Pope Francis inaugurated the Jubilee Year 2025. The new broadcasting van was blessed by Cardinal Marcello Semerar...

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In the Founder’s Footsteps

Posted on March 01, 2025 in: General News

In the Founder’s Footsteps
A new house of priestly formation opens where Blessed Michael McGivney completed his studies In June 1873, Michael J. McGivney returned home to Waterbury, Connecticut, following the sudden death of his father. His seminary studies at Collège Sainte-Marie in Montréal were abruptly cut short, and h...

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Bound in Brotherhood and Charity

Posted on March 01, 2025 in: General News

Bound in Brotherhood and Charity
“One of the great things about being a Knight,” reflected Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori during his pastoral visit to Ukraine in October 2024, “is that you know a Knight on the other side of the world is supporting you by his prayers [and] in a common sense of mission.&rd...

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The Resurrection of Notre-Dame

Posted on March 01, 2025 in: General News

The Resurrection of Notre-Dame
Engulfed in flames five years ago, the newly restored cathedral of Paris rekindles religious fervor in France The iconic Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral officially reopened its doors to the public following a ceremony on the evening of Dec. 7, 2024, the eve of the feast of the Immaculate Conception...

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Our Lady's Carpenter

Posted on March 01, 2025 in: General News

Our Lady's Carpenter
On Dec. 8, 2024, the eyes of the world were riveted on Notre-Dame de Paris, restored to its full splendor after five years of painstaking labor. Jean-Baptiste Bonhoure, a member of Blessed Noël Pinot Council 18406 in Béhuard, France, was present at the inauguration in his capacity as president of At...

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One Step Closer to Sainthood

Posted on February 28, 2025 in: General News

One Step Closer to Sainthood
On Feb. 25, Pope Francis officially declared Father Emil Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain who gave his life serving fellow soldiers in a prisoner-of-war camp during the Korean War, “Venerable” — thereby advancing his cause for canonization. For more than half a century, Father Kapaun&r...

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Your Lenten Mission

Posted on February 28, 2025 in: General News

Your Lenten Mission
As we enter the holy season of Lent, we invite you to join us on a Lenten mission led by Dominican Father Jonathan Kalisch, K of C director of chaplains and spiritual development. A weekly discussion videos will be released and made available on official K of C social media channels and at kofc.org/...

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Broadcasting from the Heart of the Church

Posted on February 10, 2025 in: General News

Broadcasting from the Heart of the Church
The Knights of Columbus recently donated a state-of-the-art mobile broadcasting unit to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, unveiling the vehicle in Rome just days before Pope Francis inaugurated the Jubilee Year 2025. The new broadcasting van was blessed by Cardinal Marcello Semerar...

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Serving the Sick and Wounded

Posted on February 06, 2025 in: General News

Serving the Sick and Wounded
Knights in Ukraine support injured soldiers in Lviv hospitals with regular visits By Solomiia Karpiv As Ukraine’s hospitals remain overwhelmed with injured soldiers and veterans, members of St. John Bosco Parish Council 16846 in Lviv, Ukraine, have become a crucial source of support for th...

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Faith Amid Flames

Posted on January 30, 2025 in: General News

Faith Amid Flames
Knights from several local councils participated in a large-scale food distribution in Pasadena, California, on Jan. 18 to assist people affected by the wildfires. Knights also helped distribute water, clothing, toiletries and other essential supplies. Through the Knights of Columbus Disaster Relief...

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Hope in the Heartland

Posted on January 30, 2025 in: General News

Hope in the Heartland
A 1-year-old bundle of energy named Wrenlee was the center of attention at New Creation Pregnancy Resource Center in Carroll, Iowa, when she and her mother, Karlee Jones, visited the familiar facility this past December. “Being a mom is the best thing in the world,” Jones said with a ...

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For the Joy of Life

Posted on January 30, 2025 in: General News

For the Joy of Life
Thousands of young people celebrate their love for life at the pre-March rally Life Fest By Cecilia Engbert It was a cold morning and barely past sunrise, but that didn’t deter the thousands of young people from across the country streaming into EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia —...

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United in the Sacred Heart

Posted on January 15, 2025 in: General News

United in the Sacred Heart
The Knights of Columbus launched its new Pilgrim Icon Program centered on devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with a Holy Hour on the first Friday of January — the day dedicated to the Sacred Heart each month — at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, the birthplace of the Order. Du...

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A Papal Audience

Posted on January 15, 2025 in: General News

A Papal Audience
Pope Francis received Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly in a private audience at the Vatican, Dec. 20. The supreme knight provided an update to the Holy Father on notable activities of the Knights of Columbus in the past year, including the growth of the Cor men’s faith formation initiative, charit...

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Coats for Kids Brings Smiles to All

Posted on January 15, 2025 in: General News

Coats for Kids Brings Smiles to All
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Catholic Review, the official news outlet of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Copyright (c) 2024 Catholic Review Media. Used with permission. Smiles and laughter filled St. Agnes School’s gymnasium in Catonsville, Maryland, the morni...

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Pro-Life Across Borders

Posted on January 15, 2025 in: General News

Pro-Life Across Borders
As drums beat and cries of “Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe” rang out, Knights of Columbus from the United States delivered two Knights of Columbus Silver Roses to brother Knights from Mexico during a Dec. 10 ceremony at the midway point of the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge in...

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Devoted to the Heart of Jesus

Posted on January 15, 2025 in: General News

Devoted to the Heart of Jesus
The Knights of Columbus is launching a new Pilgrim Icon Program in 2025 centered on the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The new prayer program — announced by Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly at the Organizational Meeting of State Deputies in June and at the 142nd Supreme Convention in Au...

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Caring for the Called

Posted on January 15, 2025 in: General News

Caring for the Called
Zachary Samples was a third-year seminarian for the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, in 2019 when his mother died suddenly in a traffic collision. In the time of intense grief that followed, the care packages he received every month in the mail from Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Council 11582 carried...

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Hail Mary’ at Halftime

Posted on January 15, 2025 in: General News

Hail Mary’ at Halftime
More than 60,000 people watched from the stands as cadets and midshipmen from the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy faced off at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on Dec. 14., for the 125th annual Army-Navy football game. One of college football’s most storied rivalrie...

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Homes With a Mission

Posted on January 01, 2025 in: General News

Homes With a Mission
Knights in Virginia establish group residences for adults with intellectual disabilities By Zoey Maraist With a pair of scissors in hand, Sonji Rawson readied herself to snip the ceremonial ribbon that stood between her and her new home. Well-wishers cheered as she and her housemate made the cut...

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The Joy of the Gospel

Posted on December 12, 2024 in: General News

The Joy of the Gospel
Source More than 1,300 missionaries from across the American continent, including numerous Knights of Columbus, gathered last month in Ponce, Puerto Rico, for the 6th American Missionary Congress (CAM 6). The Pontifical Mission Societies organized the event, typically held every five years, to su...

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Sanctuary of Consolation

Posted on December 10, 2024 in: General News

Sanctuary of Consolation
Source Supreme Officers and their wives visited Villa Maria Guadalupe in Stamford, Connecticut, in October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the international retreat center directed by the Sisters of Life and sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The Knights purchased the property from the...

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A Light to the World

Posted on December 06, 2024 in: General News

A Light to the World
Source Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican’s permanent observer at the United Nations, reflects on the Holy See Mission’s 60-year presence at the U.N. Ban Ki-moon, then secretary general of the United Nations, greeted Pope Francis before the Holy Father addressed world leaders ...

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From Vulnerability to Opportunity

Posted on December 05, 2024 in: General News

From Vulnerability to Opportunity
Source Knights in Poland partner with local organizations to create education and employment opportunities for Ukrainian refugee women and children More than 1,000 days since Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at least 10 Ukrainian cities have been left in rubble, as mor...

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Raising up Priests

Posted on November 27, 2024 in: General News

Raising up Priests
Knights have donated $100 million to seminarians and religious postulants through RSVP, but their support is more than monetary By Elisha Valladares-Cormier The mailroom at St. Meinrad Seminary  in St. Meinrad, Indiana, is similar to that of many other colleges, filled with textbooks, Ama...

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Restore your Sonship

Posted on November 27, 2024 in: General News

Restore your Sonship
As an Order, the Knights of Columbus is dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe — and now, members can consecrate themselves to her, as well. Go to kofc.org/sons to sign up for Sons in the Son, a six-week spiritual journey of preparation that culminates Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. ...

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A Vanload of Blessings

Posted on November 26, 2024 in: General News

A Vanload of Blessings
Source Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori and Cardinal Edwin O’Brien blessed a new van for the Little Sisters of the Poor in Rome on Oct. 24 during a ceremony at the Order’s flagship sports center in Rome, Centro Sportivo Pio XI. The Supreme Council was the principal donor fo...

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The Reality of This War

Posted on November 18, 2024 in: General News

The Reality of This War
Supreme chaplain visits the “hero cities” of Bucha and Irpin during his trip to Ukraine By Solomiia Karpiv During his recent visit to Ukraine, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori toured Irpin and Bucha, two cities that have become symbolic of both the brutality of Ru...

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Spreading the Word About Cor

Posted on November 18, 2024 in: General News

Spreading the Word About Cor
upreme Knight Patrick Kelly updates U.S. bishops on the Cor initiative and asks for their support By Cecilia Hadley Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly addressed the annual plenary assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore Nov. 13, offering the Order’s assistance...

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Devoted to the Heart of Jesus

Posted on November 11, 2024 in: General News

Devoted to the Heart of Jesus
Eighteenth-century image of the Sacred Heart, now being restored by the Knights, will be the centerpiece of a new Pilgrim Icon Program By Cecilia Engbert The Knights of Columbus is launching a new Pilgrim Icon Program in 2025 centered on the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. ...

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Be That Place of Friendship

Posted on November 11, 2024 in: General News

Be That Place of Friendship
State deputies encouraged to counter the epidemic of loneliness by bringing men together for faith and charity By Cecilia Hadley The loneliness and perceived lack of purpose afflicting so many men today is not merely a social problem, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly told state deputies gathered f...

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Fishers of Men on Campus

Posted on October 31, 2024 in: General News

Fishers of Men on Campus
College Knights gathered in New Haven for their annual conference are encouraged to be ‘spiritual entrepreneurs’ who win souls for Christ By Cecilia Engbert 10/10/2024 Source More than 200 representatives from 70 college councils across North America met in New Haven, Connect...

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New Supreme Directors, State Deputy Installed

Posted on October 31, 2024 in: General News

New Supreme Directors, State Deputy Installed
Meeting in Puerto Rico, K of C leaders make a pilgrimage to the home parish of Blessed Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, lay catechist and Knight By Cecilia Engbert 10/24/2024 Source Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly formally installed two new supreme directors and a new state deputy during the Knight...

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‘People Lost Everything’

Posted on October 31, 2024 in: General News

‘People Lost Everything’
Knights are hard at work in areas devastated by recent hurricanes By Cecilia Hadley 10/24/2024 Source The stream of people arriving at St. Anthony Catholic Church in search of help has been constant, even weeks after Hurricane Helene struck in late September. The storm caused severe floo...

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Leading With Christ

Posted on October 31, 2024 in: General News

Leading With Christ
An interview with Miguel Flores, a K of C field agent, about his participation in the McGivney Leader Fellowship 10/24/2024 Source Three years ago, Miguel Flores had only a vague idea of who the Knights of Columbus were. Today, the 32-year-old husband and father in Winston Salem, North Caro...

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St. John Paul II and Human Destiny

Posted on October 31, 2024 in: General News

St. John Paul II and Human Destiny
Bishop Jean Laffitte probes our identity as children of God in a newly translated book of essays By Knightline staff 10/12/2024 Source French theologian Bishop Jean Laffitte visited the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., Oct. 9 to discuss a collection of his essays w...

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Hope Through Sport

Posted on October 31, 2024 in: General News

Hope Through Sport
Ukrainian children wounded by war find joy and friendship at a Knights of Columbus athletics tournament By Solomiia Karpiv 10/12/2024 Source Fifty-five young athletes lined up to compete at one of Ukraine’s top sports stadiums Oct. 5 in Ivano-Frankivsk. After a moment of silence in...

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We Do Not Forget

Posted on October 30, 2024 in: General News

We Do Not Forget
Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore visited Ukraine Oct. 19-21 to meet with victims of the ongoing war, to see firsthand the Knights’ work to serve those in dire need, and to assure Ukrainians of the Order’s continued support. The supreme chaplain’s journey hig...

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Battling the Cold

Posted on October 10, 2024 in: General News

Battling the Cold
Knights reflect on the progress of Coats for Kids in Poland and Ukraine as they prepare for the tough winter ahead By Jarosław Herman 10/1/2024 Source In the winter of 2023-2024, Knights from about 150 councils in Poland and Ukraine delivered almost 8,000 coats to children, marking the s...

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A Pastor to All

Posted on October 10, 2024 in: General News

A Pastor to All
Blessed Michael McGivney’s relic travels through south Texas during a five-day pilgrimage By Cecilia Engbert 9/26/2024 Source Thousands of people had the opportunity to venerate a first-class relic of Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, as it traveled almo...

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Strength in Unity

Posted on October 10, 2024 in: General News

Strength in Unity
Religious sisters serving victims of the war in Ukraine get a helping hand from the Knights By Mateusz Parkasiewicz 9/26/2024 Source Christ told his disciples, “Unless you turn and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven” (Mt 18:3). This call to ...

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The Spirit of Father McGivney

Posted on October 10, 2024 in: General News

The Spirit of Father McGivney
Korean Knights journey in the founder’s footsteps during a pilgrimage to Connecticut following the Supreme Convention By Cecilia Engbert 9/19/2024 Source Korea’s delegation to the 142nd Supreme Convention made a meaningful detour on their way home, traveling from Québec City ...

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Never Alone

Posted on October 10, 2024 in: General News

Never Alone
Ukrainian Knights and their families provide parental care and support to children of war By Karolina Świder 9/19/2024 Source Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 resulted in an ocean of suffering. But that ocean is diminished day by day, often one drop at a tim...

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Come and See

Posted on September 12, 2024 in: General News

Come and See
The recent National Eucharistic Congress underscores our responsibility to invite others to an encounter with Christ By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly 9/1/2024 Source Perhaps the best part of being the supreme knight is hearing the gratitude of others for everything that Knights of Colu...

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‘We’re Talking About Saving Lives’

Posted on September 12, 2024 in: General News

‘We’re Talking About Saving Lives’
Ukrainian Knights receive first-aid training through partnership with the Order of Malta By Andrii Hlushko 9/5/2024 Source First-aid training mannequins lie on a table, along with various tools and devices. About 20 Knights — men of different professions and paths of life — g...

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Life-Giving Waters

Posted on September 12, 2024 in: General News

Life-Giving Waters
South Carolina Knights help their council chaplain build a well in his home village in Kenya By Cecilia Engbert 9/5/2024 Source Father Cosmus Mutie Wambua had two big dreams in life: One was to become a priest and the other was to bring water to his hometown in Kenya. The first dream was...

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Father McGivney’s Field of Dreams

Posted on September 12, 2024 in: General News

Father McGivney’s Field of Dreams
Michigan Knights raise more than $60,000 for a new baseball field that serves people with disabilities By Elisha Valladares-Cormier 8/23/2024 Source Ken Dumais was already excited when he arrived at Neil Reid Park in Clinton Township, Michigan, on June 15. A new baseball field for people...

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Journey to the Philippines

Posted on September 05, 2024 in: General News

Journey to the Philippines
Supreme Officers pay tribute to the faithful witness and charitable work of Filipino Knights during historic visit By Columbia staff 8/30/2024 Source In late August, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori made their inaugural visit to the Philippines, w...

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Honoring a Legacy

Posted on September 05, 2024 in: General News

Honoring a Legacy
Ontario Knights restore the graves of past leaders as they prepare to celebrate the jurisdiction’s 125th anniversary By Cecilia Engbert 8/29/2024 Source Ontario State Deputy Bruce Poulin sat in front of a tombstone in Notre Dame Cemetery on Aug. 12, repainting the faded epitaph of ...

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A Testament to Unity

Posted on September 05, 2024 in: General News

A Testament to Unity
Bishop Bryan Bayda, associate state chaplain of Ontario, witnesses the work of Knights in Ukraine and Poland By Jarosław Herman 8/22/2024 Source Bishop Bryan Bayda, head of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and Eastern Canada, and associate state chaplain of Ontario, demonstrated...

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Shelter and Hope

Posted on July 25, 2024 in: General News

Shelter and Hope
New modular homes open outside Lviv for displaced Ukrainian families By Jarosław Herman 7/17/2024 Source Ten families displaced by the war in eastern and northern Ukraine have new homes in Briukhovychi, a suburb of Lviv, thanks to a modular housing initiative sponsored by the Knights of ...

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Up From Ashes

Posted on July 25, 2024 in: General News

Up From Ashes
Knights help restore a Minnesota church damaged by arson By Cecilia Engbert 7/17/2024 Source The day after the fire, Jeffrey Czech drove with a sinking heart to his home parish in Elmdale, Minnesota, to assess the damage. Later determined to be an act of arson, the fire had been discover...

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True Metal

Posted on July 25, 2024 in: General News

True Metal
From modest beginnings, a Maryland council’s charity scrap drive becomes a community staple By Elisha Valladares-Cormier 7/1/2024 Source A group of Maryland Knights established a scrap metal drive in 2006 hoping to provide small financial grants to Knights in need. The program has ...

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Stepping Out in Faith

Posted on July 11, 2024 in: General News

Stepping Out in Faith
Thousands of Knights and their families participate in the historic National Eucharistic Pilgrimage By Columbia staff 7/1/2024 Source “I think it’s perfect that we’re launching this National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on Pentecost,” Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston ...

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The Reality of Christ’s Presence

Posted on July 11, 2024 in: General News

The Reality of Christ’s Presence
Jesus invites us to encounter him and to be transformed through prayer and the sacraments, especially the Eucharist By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly 7/1/2024 Source On Memorial Day weekend, I visited New York City with my family to join in a Eucharistic procession from St. Patrick&rsqu...

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Cribs for Life

Posted on July 11, 2024 in: General News

Cribs for Life
Knights deliver new cribs to mothers in need in northern Virginia By Cecilia Engbert 6/27/2024 Source Joe Jewell, past grand knight of Holy Spirit Council 11922 in Annandale, Virginia, and his son, Michael, got up early June 15, packed their vehicle with four baby cribs and mattresses an...

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Ukraine’s Gold Star Families

Posted on July 11, 2024 in: General News

Ukraine’s Gold Star Families
K of C families in Ukraine find hope to live on even as they mourn loved ones killed in combat By Karolina Świder 6/27/2024 Source On Jan. 13, 2023, the day of Denys Tarasov’s burial, shops ran out of fresh flowers in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, some 30 kilometers from the war’s f...

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Leadership Across the Generations

Posted on July 11, 2024 in: General News

Leadership Across the Generations
From Zoomers to Boomers and beyond, Knights answer the call to serve as council officers 6/1/2024 Source Knights of Columbus young and old — and those in between — are encouraged to step up to leadership positions in their councils and jurisdictions, strengthening the Order with...

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Building ‘A Culture of Invitation’

Posted on June 20, 2024 in: General News

Building ‘A Culture of Invitation’
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly encourages state deputies to grow the Order through personal invitation and faith formation By Cecilia Engbert 6/11/2024 Source Knights of Columbus jurisdiction leaders from around the world met in New Haven, Connecticut, for the annual Organizational Meeting...

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‘The Wheelchair Is My Legs’

Posted on June 20, 2024 in: General News

‘The Wheelchair Is My Legs’
Working with the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation, Ukrainian Knights help disabled veterans and civilians regain mobility By Solomiia Karpiv 6/19/2024 Source Mykola V’yuk’s involvement in the war against Russia began March 27, 2023, when he received his draft notice at his home...

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Supreme Knight Leads Novena to St. Joseph on Hallow

Posted on June 20, 2024 in: General News

Supreme Knight Leads Novena to St. Joseph on Hallow
Popular Catholic app will launch the nine-day series of prayers on Father’s Day 6/13/2024 Source A new novena to St. Joseph narrated by Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly begins this Father’s Day, June 16, on the Catholic mobile app Hallow. For nine days, the supreme knight will le...

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Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son

Posted on June 20, 2024 in: General News

Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son
Three generations of K of C leaders reflect on how the Order has shaped them as men of faith By Cecilia Engbert 6/13/2024 Source Ryan Kehoe joined the Knights of Columbus as soon as he turned 18. Becoming a Knight was just something the now 24-year-old district deputy in Virginia always ...

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Helicopter Heroes

Posted on June 07, 2024 in: General News

Helicopter Heroes
Source By: Elisha Valladares-Cormier Nearly 150 people were rescued from violence in Haiti thanks to the courage of two Florida Knights As Anthony Marinello guided his helicopter into Haitian airspace under the cover of night, he thought about the unknown dangers awaiting him and the o...

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This Project Can Help Save Souls

Posted on June 07, 2024 in: General News

This Project Can Help Save Souls
Source By Cecilia Engbert Knights in Wisconsin build new confessionals for their parish St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo, Wisconsin, hasn’t had confessionals since the early 1990s, when they were removed during renovations and never replaced. For more than 30 years, the sacrament...

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Knights in Love With Mary

Posted on May 31, 2024 in: General News

Knights in Love With Mary
Five popular devotions exemplify the deep affection Filipino Catholics feel for the Blessed Mother By: Roy Lagarde Source Filipinos are known as pueblo amante de Maria: a people in love with Mary. Images of Mary are found in churches, homes, schools and offices. Philippine cities and towns...

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To Save Their Identity

Posted on May 31, 2024 in: General News

To Save Their Identity
McGivney House in Poland begins hosting Greek Catholic catechism classes for Ukrainian refugees By: Karolina Świder Source Blue for the Mother of God, purple for Lent, green for the Holy Spirit. Gathered in a room of McGivney House in Radom, Poland, a dozen Ukrainian children learn to recogni...

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In Honor of Fallen Brothers

Posted on May 23, 2024 in: General News

In Honor of Fallen Brothers
A Marine Corps veteran and Knight carves battlefield crosses for families whose sons made the ultimate sacrifice By Hunter Cates 5/1/2024 Source Dust dances in the air every time Anthony Marquez carves his latest wooden statue. With dozens under his belt, he’s honed his craft, but ...

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Hero of Hill 875

Posted on May 23, 2024 in: General News

Hero of Hill 875
Medal of Honor recipient Father Charles J. Watters constantly risked his life to save others in Vietnam By Joseph Pronechen 5/1/2024 Source Father Charles J. Watters celebrated his last Mass on Nov. 19, 1967, on a bright Sunday morning deep in the central highlands of South Vietnam. Vest...

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Defending the Vulnerable in Canada

Posted on May 23, 2024 in: General News

Defending the Vulnerable in Canada
Knights participate in pro-life marches from Ontario to British Columbia By Cecilia Engbert 5/15/2024 Source Thousands of pro-life advocates, including Knights of Columbus and their families, marched against abortion and euthanasia in cities across Canada on May 9. In addition to the 27t...

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Library in Rome Named for Blessed Michael McGivney

Posted on May 23, 2024 in: General News

Library in Rome Named for Blessed Michael McGivney
The Pontifical Filipino College library was recently renovated with Knights’ support 5/16/2024 Source On April 27, the Pontifical Filipino College in Rome renamed its library — recently renovated and expanded with support from the Knights of Columbus — in honor of the Orde...

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A New Home in Lithuania

Posted on May 23, 2024 in: General News

A New Home in Lithuania
Knights of Columbus in Vilnius turn an empty hotel into a residence for Ukrainian refugees By Karolina Świder 5/16/2024 Source When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Yuliia Solonyna felt as if her spirit had broken. She left her hometown of Izyum, 75 miles from the Russian border,...

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Knights of the Eucharist

Posted on May 09, 2024 in: General News

Knights of the Eucharist
As the feast of Corpus Christi approaches, K of C councils and assemblies prepare to support Eucharistic processions By Elisha Valladares-Cormier 5/2/2024 Source Father Benjamin Roberts wasn’t sure what to expect when his parish, Our Lady of Lourdes in Monroe, North Carolina, plann...

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Supreme Knight Addresses John Carroll Society

Posted on May 02, 2024 in: General News

Supreme Knight Addresses John Carroll Society
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly spoke at the Catholic professional organization’s annual dinner after receiving its highest honor By Columbia staff 4/24/2024 Source Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly spoke to the John Carroll Society in Washington, D.C., April 13, emphasizing a message that...

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Support in Difficulties

Posted on May 02, 2024 in: General News

Support in Difficulties
In its journey through Poland and Ukraine, the Order’s pilgrim icon of St. Joseph has inspired pro-life charity and consoled families affected by war By Karolina Świder and Tomasz Adamski 5/1/2024 Source On Saturday, April 27, Bishop Damian Bryl of Kalisz presided over a solemn Mas...

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‘She Lives With Him’

Posted on May 02, 2024 in: General News

‘She Lives With Him’
A cause for canonization has opened for Michelle Duppong, a North Dakota farmgirl and FOCUS missionary from a Knights of Columbus family By Patti Armstrong 4/1/2024 Source What’s it like to call your little sister a Servant of God as the Church investigates her for possible saintho...

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Widowed by War

Posted on May 02, 2024 in: General News

Widowed by War
Knights-funded project brings psychological aid to the families of Ukrainian soldiers killed in combat Source By Solomiia Karpiv 4/25/2024 Nestled in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, the city of Fastiv is small in size, but it’s home to approximately 180 families of fallen Ukrainian sol...

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An Encounter with Father McGivney

Posted on May 02, 2024 in: General News

An Encounter with Father McGivney
K of C chaplains travel from Poland to visit sites associated with the Order’s founder Source By Cecilia Engbert 4/17/2024 Twenty-one Knights of Columbus chaplains from Poland made a pilgrimage in the northeast United States, April 8-16, walking in the footsteps of Blessed Michael ...

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Order Honors Cardinal Seán O’Malley

Posted on May 02, 2024 in: General News

Order Honors Cardinal Seán O’Malley
The Knights of Columbus Board of Directors presented the cardinal with a resolution recognizing his service to the Church at their quarterly meeting By Cecilia Engbert 4/16/2024 Source The Knights of Columbus Board of Directors recognized Cardinal Seán O’Malley, archbishop of Bosto...

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Defending Life in Connecticut

Posted on April 18, 2024 in: General News

Defending Life in Connecticut
Knights join pro-life advocates for the third March for Life in the Order’s home state By Cecilia Engbert 4/3/2024 Source Knights of Columbus and their families joined nearly 2,000 pro-life advocates to take a stand for life in the Order’s home state at the third annual Conne...

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More Than Buildings

Posted on April 18, 2024 in: General News

More Than Buildings
With Order support, conservation experts are creating digital scans of Ukraine’s churches to protect the country’s cultural heritage By Karolina Świder 4/1/2024 Source The nine towers of the 18th-century Holy Trinity Cathedral in Novomoskovsk, Ukraine, stand tall against the ...

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The Gift and Task of Unity

Posted on April 11, 2024 in: General News

The Gift and Task of Unity
Knights are called to pray and work for the unity that Christ wills for the Church and our families By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly 4/1/2024 Source At a time when our culture and politics are more divided than ever, so too is there polarization within the Church. The Second Vatican Co...

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‘Spiritual Lifeboats’ on the Titanic

Posted on April 11, 2024 in: General News

‘Spiritual Lifeboats’ on the Titanic
The three Catholic priests on the doomed ship heroically brought comfort and absolution to its passengers until the end By K.V. Turley 4/1/2024 Source On the night of April 14, 1912, as RMS Titanic plowed through the Atlantic, all appeared to be in order. It was to prove a tragic illusio...

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Sculpting Our Founder

Posted on April 11, 2024 in: General News

Sculpting Our Founder
An interview with artist Chas Fagan about the creative vision of his new statue of Blessed Michael McGivney 3/1/2024 Source “When I paint or sculpt a figure, I always feel like I get to know them,” says artist Chas Fagan. “It’s like adding one more person to the long...

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‘If You Need a Miracle’

Posted on April 04, 2024 in: General News

‘If You Need a Miracle’
When faced with unexpected trials, many turn to Blessed Michael McGivney as a friend and intercessor in heaven By John Burger 3/1/2024 Source Since Father Michael McGivney’s beatification in October 2020, countless people around the world have sought his intercession in times of ne...

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Praying for the Living and the Dead

Posted on April 04, 2024 in: General News

Praying for the Living and the Dead
Knights fund Mass stipends to benefit both Ukrainian priests and the faithful they serve By Karolina Świder and Solomiia Karpiv 3/26/2024 Source In Odesa, Ukraine, two years after the start of the war, one still cannot escape the constant shelling and the fear it generates — one ca...

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Sharing Talents

Posted on March 21, 2024 in: General News

Sharing Talents
Seven councils collaborate to paint homes at an Indiana community for adults with disabilities By Cecilia Engbert 3/19/2024 Source As Mike Catania, a member of Nativity of Our Savior Council 9114 in Portage, Indiana, helped his son Steven move into a new home in November 2021, he noticed...

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St. Joseph’s Eloquent Silence

Posted on March 21, 2024 in: General News

St. Joseph’s Eloquent Silence
The protector of the Holy Family teaches us how to listen to God’s voice and act decisively By Father Boniface Hicks, OSB 3/1/2024 Source “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word” (Lk 1:38). These well-known words of Mary, which we ...

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‘Exactly the Right Thing’

Posted on March 14, 2024 in: General News

‘Exactly the Right Thing’
Knights in North America show their unwavering solidarity with the Ukrainian people through material and spiritual support 3/12/2024 By Mary Christie Source To say that the war in Ukraine has resulted in a humanitarian crisis would be an understatement. Hundreds of thousands of families ...

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Embrace Your Mission

Posted on March 07, 2024 in: General News

Embrace Your Mission
God calls each of us uniquely, seeking to accomplish his plan in and through our lives By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly 3/1/2024 Source Later this month, we will observe Good Friday on March 29, which also marks Founder’s Day — the 142nd anniversary of the founding of the K...

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Scholarships for Emerging Leaders

Posted on March 07, 2024 in: General News

Scholarships for Emerging Leaders
Hundreds of students receive financial assistance from the Knights each year By Cecilia Engbert 3/6/2024 Source For the 2023-2024 academic year, the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council awarded scholarships totaling close to $1.5 million to more than 500 students. Most recipients are the ...

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‘I Can, You Can, We Can!’

Posted on March 07, 2024 in: General News

‘I Can, You Can, We Can!’
Knights encourage Lenten almsgiving with 40 Cans for Lent food drives By Cecilia Engbert 2/28/2024 Source Dennis Chaput was lying awake at 4 in the morning in September 2010 when inspiration struck. As he tried to fall back to sleep after a diabetic attack, he heard God ask him to start ...

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Plunging with Purpose

Posted on March 07, 2024 in: General News

Plunging with Purpose
Virginia Knights surpass $1 million raised for Special Olympics through Polar Plunges since 2013 By Cecilia Engbert 2/28/2024 Source The shores of Virginia Beach are generally empty during the cold winter months, but that was not the case Feb. 3, the day of Virginia’s annual Polar ...

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New Midshipmen Knights

Posted on February 22, 2024 in: General News

New Midshipmen Knights
United States Naval Academy council nearly doubles in size with recent exemplification By Cecilia Engbert 2/21/2024 Source Seventeen midshipmen joined the Knights of Columbus council at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, during an exemplification ceremony Feb. 8, a s...

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‘A Special Time of Brotherhood’

Posted on February 22, 2024 in: General News

‘A Special Time of Brotherhood’
A K of C chaplain recalls the months he spent under Russian occupation in the Ukrainian city of Melitopol 2/14/2024 Source Father Oleksandr “Sashko” Bohomaz didn’t flee when Russian troops invaded Ukraine Feb. 24, 2022, nor when they captured his home, the city of Melitopo...

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Super Bowl Champ Says 'World Needs Knights'

Posted on February 22, 2024 in: General News

Super Bowl Champ Says 'World Needs Knights'
Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs kicker, spoke at 55th annual College Councils Conference by Andrew Fowler 9/21/2020 Source Harrison Butker’s impact on the football field is tremendous. As kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, he was a vital component to the team’s victory in...

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‘Far Beyond Pearls’

Posted on February 22, 2024 in: General News

‘Far Beyond Pearls’
Spousal love and support, epitomized by the late Ann Dechant, make our work as Knights of Columbus possible By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly 12/1/2023 Source Last month, on the feast of All Souls, I had the great honor to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Ann L. Dechant, wife of the...

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on February 01, 2024 in: General News

Sweet Surrender
Safe Haven Baby Boxes spread to 14 states and counting with K of C support By Natalie Hoefer 1/1/2024 Source Jordan and Gabrielle Bullard of Shelbyville, Indiana, recalled with a chuckle the day they welcomed their adopted daughter, Lynne Marie, last spring. “It felt kind of sha...

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Restored to Glory

Posted on February 01, 2024 in: General News

Restored to Glory
Knights of Columbus supports restoration of baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica By Cecilia Engbert 1/11/2024 Source The Knights of Columbus will fund a yearlong restoration of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s iconic baldacchino above the high altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, Suprem...

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In Tune With Life

Posted on January 11, 2024 in: General News

In Tune With Life
A Colorado K of C family bears witness to the joy of raising children with special needs By Carl Bunderson and Columbia staff 1/1/2024 Source A rollicking cacophony of children’s voices and scampering feet, sometimes accompanied by a drumroll of falling objects, greets the ears of ...

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What Do You Desire Most?

Posted on January 11, 2024 in: General News

What Do You Desire Most?
If the call to holiness strikes us as boring, then it’s time for an examination of conscience and imagination By Father John Connaughton 1/1/2024 Source "Few people want to be saints these days, but everyone is trying to lose weight.” When I first read these words from F...

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Beacons of Light

Posted on January 04, 2024 in: General News

Beacons of Light
Knights partner with Catholic medical centers to serve and empower women and to save lives By Zoey Maraist 1/1/2024 Source Around the United States, a different kind of health care center is increasingly making its mark. At these clinics, life is honored from the moment of conception; fe...

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‘The Chain of Solidarity’

Posted on January 04, 2024 in: General News

‘The Chain of Solidarity’
An interview with Archbishop Mieczysław Mokrzycki of Lviv about the ongoing humanitarian consequences of war in Ukraine 1/1/2024 Source In February 2023, on the first anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Archbishop Mieczysław Mokrzycki of Lviv thanked the Knights of Co...

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One Common Mission

Posted on January 04, 2024 in: General News

One Common Mission
Knights help Albertine Brothers and Sisters in Lviv care for the poor and victims of war By Peter Gedicks Source At 2 p.m. every day, a line forms outside the home of the Albertine Brothers in Lviv, Ukraine — hundreds of people hoping to receive a hot meal, warm clothes and a few mome...

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Roses for Our Lady

Posted on December 14, 2023 in: General News

Roses for Our Lady
Knights present silver roses and thousands of pro-life pledges at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City By Elisha Valladares-Cormier 12/12/2023 Source As thousands gathered at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City to celebrate the feast of St. Juan Diego...

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Become a Knight of the Eucharist

Posted on December 07, 2023 in: General News

Become a Knight of the Eucharist
12/5/2023 Source Dear Brother Knight, As Catholics and as Knights, the Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life” – in all that we do, the root of our strength. When we receive our Lord in Holy Communion, we are fed, then sent forth to be Christ’s emi...

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Everyday Heroes Episodes Win Emmys

Posted on December 07, 2023 in: General News

Everyday Heroes Episodes Win Emmys
12/4/2023 Source Two short films produced by the Knights of Columbus for Everyday Heroes Season 3 were honored with regional Emmy Awards this year. “Hero on the Hudson” received top honors in the category “In the Human Interest – Short Form Content” at the New ...

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Commitment on the Court

Posted on December 07, 2023 in: General News

Commitment on the Court
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship program marks a half-century By Elisha Valladares-Cormier 12/1/2023 Source In the winter of 1973, children in Florida and North Dakota stepped onto basketball courts to take the first shots of a pilot Knights of Columbus program intended to...

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One Million Coats!

Posted on November 17, 2023 in: General News

One Million Coats!
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly presents $50,000 and nearly 1,000 coats to Denver Catholic schools in honor of Coats for Kids milestone By Cecilia Engbert 11/15/2023 Source The Knights of Columbus celebrated the donation of 1 million coats through the Order’s Coats for Kids program by...

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‘A Mission of Hope’

Posted on November 17, 2023 in: General News

‘A Mission of Hope’
At Midyear Membership Meeting, state deputies are urged to meet societal challenges by helping the Knights grow in membership, charity and faith By Alton Pelowski 11/15/2023 Source Knights of Columbus leaders representing nearly 70 jurisdictions gathered in Denver Nov. 3-5 for the Midyea...

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Courage at Ia Drang

Posted on November 17, 2023 in: General News

Courage at Ia Drang
Medal of Honor recipient Walter Joseph Marm Jr. recalls the 1965 battle that changed the Vietnam War 11/1/2023 Source Just months after 2nd Lt. Walter Joseph “Joe” Marm became an officer in the U.S. Army, he was disembarking from a helicopter in central Vietnam and leading a pla...

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Top-Flight Charity

Posted on November 17, 2023 in: General News

Top-Flight Charity
Military Knights in Utah deliver thousands of pounds of groceries each year to combat hunger By Marie Mischel 11/1/2023 Source Fighter jets and other military aircraft zooming over breathtaking natural landscapes are a daily spectacle at Hill Air Force Base in northern Utah. Much less...

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A Place to Call Home

Posted on November 17, 2023 in: General News

A Place to Call Home
In Rava-Ruska, Ukraine, a recently renovated monastery accommodates foster families fleeing the war By Peter Gedicks 11/14/2023 Source The Knights of Columbus holds caring for the most vulnerable as a vital part of its mission. In keeping with this vision, the Order has collaborated with...

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All Work for More Play

Posted on November 02, 2023 in: General News

All Work for More Play
Connecticut council constructs a parish playground dedicated to Blessed Michael McGivney By Elizabeth Sadusky and Columbia staff 10/31/2023 Source When the pastor at St. Matthew Church in Norwalk, Connecticut, wanted to build a playground on church grounds for the parish’s many yo...

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Ohio Knights Rally for Life

Posted on November 02, 2023 in: General News

Ohio Knights Rally for Life
Knights join thousands in pro-life witness at the state capital before a landmark vote on abortion and parental rights By Elisha Valladares-Cormier 10/30/2023 Source Overcast skies gave way to piercing sunshine just as more than 5,000 demonstrators, including Knights of Columbus and thei...

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Theater as Therapy

Posted on November 02, 2023 in: General News

Theater as Therapy
McGivney House workshops help Ukrainian refugees rebuild skills for their new lives By Peter Gedicks 10/25/2023 Source In a well-lit room at the Blessed Michael McGivney House in Radom, Poland, a small group sits in an intimate semicircle. Participants share supportive glances as a young...

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Christ Gives Us the Heart of a Father

Posted on October 26, 2023 in: General News

Christ Gives Us the Heart of a Father
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly speaks at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs as pilgrims gather for the New York State Eucharistic Congress By Cecilia Engbert 10/25/2023 Source Nearly 8,500 people attended the New York State Eucharistic Congress at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auries...

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‘Serving Our Neighbor Is Serving Jesus’

Posted on October 12, 2023 in: General News

‘Serving Our Neighbor Is Serving Jesus’
When a parish family lost their home to arson, Arkansas Knights went above and beyond to help the family rebuild By Elisha Valladares-Cormier 10/9/2023 Source When families in Rogers, Arkansas, need a hand to pay rent, buy groceries or fix a roof, members of Los Martires Mexicanos Counci...

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‘Living the Faith as a Family’

Posted on October 05, 2023 in: General News

‘Living the Faith as a Family’
The Order releases a video series to help Catholics understand the nature and purpose of marriage, family and fatherhood 9/26/2023 Source A new K of C video series launches this week, one that seeks to illuminate the truth and beauty of the Church’s teachings on marriage and family an...

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Rosary Warriors

Posted on October 05, 2023 in: General News

Rosary Warriors
Knights in Ukraine offer spiritual support to refugees as they pray to Our Lady for peace By Peter Gedicks 10/4/2023 Source Several Knights wearing white and yellow baldrics stood before a group of people outside the Cathedral of the Resurrection Christ in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on Ju...

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College Knights Show Up for Life

Posted on September 14, 2023 in: General News

College Knights Show Up for Life
Knights at the George Washington University support vulnerable women and children at D.C. pregnancy resource center By Cecilia Engbert 9/1/2023 Source Janet Durig, executive director of the Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center, proudly watched a group of college Knights unload and sort boxes of...

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‘We Will Not Abandon Them’

Posted on September 14, 2023 in: General News

‘We Will Not Abandon Them’
Order raises more than $1 million in relief for Maui community devastated by fire By Cecilia Hadley 9/1/2023 Source Principal Tonato Lolesio walked slowly around the remains of Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Sept. 1, her first time back since Aug. 8, when the town was razed ...

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A Family’s Heroic Witness of Love

Posted on September 14, 2023 in: General News

A Family’s Heroic Witness of Love
Józef and Wiktoria Ulma, killed in 1944 for hiding Jews, will be beatified this month with their seven children By Robert Mixa 9/1/2023 Source It was a long Lent for Catholics in Markowa, a town of 4,500 inhabitants in southeastern Poland. The year was 1944, four years into the German oc...

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On a Mission from God

Posted on September 06, 2023 in: General News

On a Mission from God
Knights train to bring Cor, the Order’s new evangelization effort, to 40 more jurisdictions By Cecilia Hadley 8/30/2023 Source “In this new era, forming Catholic men must be our top priority,” Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly told Knights at the 141st Supreme Convention in ...

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Men of the Word

Posted on September 06, 2023 in: General News

Men of the Word
A new K of C Bible study invites Knights to take up the “sword of the Spirit” and rediscover the power of Scripture By James B. Prothro 7/1/2023 Source Knights are called to be men of service and prayer — caring for our families, parishes and communities, and praying fo...

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Supporting Widows and Orphans of War

Posted on September 06, 2023 in: General News

Supporting Widows and Orphans of War
Ukrainian Knights launch initiative to pray with and for the relatives of fallen soldiers By Mateusz Ziomber 8/23/2023 Source Death has become a frequent guest in Ukraine since the Russian invasion, visiting people of all ages, backgrounds and social standings. Trauma, grief and loss hav...

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More Than a Game

Posted on September 06, 2023 in: General News

More Than a Game
With chaplain’s help, Ontario Knights send new soccer balls to Nigerian schoolchildren By Elisha Valladares-Cormier 8/23/2023 Source In Nigeria, where soccer is king but leather soccer balls are expensive, children often resort to making their own balls using plastic bags, old clot...

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Pilgrimage to Portugal

Posted on September 06, 2023 in: General News

Pilgrimage to Portugal
College Knights take part in World Youth Day in Lisbon By Cecilia Hadley 8/17/2023 Source The K of C flag was among the many flags waving in Lisbon, Portugal, last month, carried by a group of college Knights as they took part in World Youth Day 2023. Eight students of the Knights of ...

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From Fixer-Upper to Monastery

Posted on August 03, 2023 in: General News

From Fixer-Upper to Monastery
Knights transform an old rectory to welcome Carmelite nuns to their Connecticut diocese By Fred Afflerbach 7/25/2023 Source A vacant house is a sad site: shuttered windows, locked doors. No one coming and going, no one laughing — and no one praying. The rectory at St. Emery Parish ...

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Saving Monuments of the Past, Protecting the Future

Posted on August 03, 2023 in: General News

Saving Monuments of the Past, Protecting the Future
With K of C support, preservation experts use laser scans to document endangered Ukrainian churches By Mateusz Ziomber 7/19/2023 Source The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Vyazivka, Ukraine — built entirely from wood, without a single nail — stood for 160...

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K of C Convention on the Air

Posted on July 20, 2023 in: General News

K of C Convention on the Air
Experience the 141st Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus live from Orlando, Fla. — and online 7/20/2023 Source Knights of Columbus and family members from around the world — joined by numerous bishops, priests, religious sisters and special guests — will gather i...

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Striving for Heaven Together

Posted on July 13, 2023 in: General News

Striving for Heaven Together
Knights throughout Poland celebrate Husband and Wife Day on the wedding anniversary of Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin By Mateusz Solarz 7/12/2023 Source “The constant love and encouragement of our wives makes everything we do possible. The Knights of Columbus is a family organization,...

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Holy Parents, Holy Children

Posted on July 13, 2023 in: General News

Holy Parents, Holy Children
The witness of Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin offers valuable lessons for parents today By Philip Kosloski 7/1/2023 Source Just a decade after her death in 1897, St. Thérèse of Lisieux was called “the greatest saint of modern times” by Pope Pius X. Canonized in 1925 and declared...

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Unified New Haven Parish Named for Blessed Michael McGivney

Posted on July 06, 2023 in: General News

Unified New Haven Parish Named for Blessed Michael McGivney
7/3/2023 Source New Haven, the Connecticut city where Father Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, is now home to the first parish named in the priest’s honor. In early June, the Archdiocese of Hartford announced that the eight Catholic churches in New Haven &mdash...

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Patriotic Knights

Posted on July 06, 2023 in: General News

Patriotic Knights
Councils and assemblies help their communities celebrate Independence Day with parades, prayer and more By Cecilia Hadley 7/3/2023 Source The Fourth Degree Knights in Brooklyn, New York, are not the only Knights to organize Fourth of July festivities in their community, but it’s fa...

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Mercy at Work

Posted on July 06, 2023 in: General News

Mercy at Work
Knights of Columbus councils open parish Mercy Centers across Ukraine to aid victims of war By Karolina Świder 7/1/2023 Source In the weeks after Russia’s Feb. 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of thousands of refugees poured across the border into Poland and were met by an o...

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A Greatly Significant Human Rights Achievement

Posted on June 22, 2023 in: General News

A Greatly Significant Human Rights Achievement
6/22/2023 Source Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly issued the following statement to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case. “On behalf of more than 2 million Knights o...

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State Deputies and State Chaplains Urged to Lead with the ‘Heart of a Father’

Posted on June 22, 2023 in: General News

State Deputies and State Chaplains Urged to Lead with the ‘Heart of a Father’
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly introduces new faith formation initiatives at annual leadership meeting By Cecilia Hadley 6/14/2023 Source Knights of Columbus jurisdiction leaders from throughout North America and around the world assembled in New Haven, Connecticut, last week for the annua...

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At the Heart of Our Mission

Posted on June 08, 2023 in: General News

At the Heart of Our Mission
A new K of C initiative invites men to build bonds of brotherhood through prayer and faith formation. By Michael Stechschulte 6/1/2023 On a pleasant spring evening in April, about two dozen men found seats in a parish hall recently refurbished by St. Mary Magdalen Council 12295 in Brighton,...

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A Light in Darkness

Posted on June 01, 2023 in: General News

A Light in Darkness
Pittsburgh-area Knights build an observatory at the local VA hospital to give veterans a view of the heavens By Cecilia Hadley 4/1/2023 Source By day, hospitals bustle with noise and movement, but their atmosphere changes when the sun goes down. Lights dim, visitors go home, staff member...

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Protecting Our Lady

Posted on June 01, 2023 in: General News

Protecting Our Lady
Undeterred by damaging storms, Maryland Knights build a Marian grotto for their parish By Cecilia Engbert 5/30/2023 Source A strong snowstorm hit Holy Family Church in Mitchellville, Maryland, in January 2022, toppling trees and covering its outdoor statue of Mary with debris and snow. W...

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Hope That Saves

Posted on May 25, 2023 in: General News

Hope That Saves
Passing on the Catholic faith to our children is a crucial antidote to a growing epidemic of anxiety and despair By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly 5/1/2023 Source I WAS RECENTLY talking with a priest who serves as a chaplain at one of the top universities in the United States. I asked h...

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Board of Directors Elects Next Deputy Supreme Knight

Posted on May 25, 2023 in: General News

Board of Directors Elects Next Deputy Supreme Knight
Supreme Director Arthur Peters, past state deputy of Ontario, will take office July 1 5/15/2023 Source The Knights of Columbus Board of Directors today elected Supreme Director Arthur L. Peters of Brampton, Ontario, as deputy supreme knight, effective July 1. Peters will succeed Deputy Supr...

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Standing Firm for Life in Canada

Posted on May 25, 2023 in: General News

Standing Firm for Life in Canada
Knights protest abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide at the 26th National March for Life in Ottawa 5/15/2023 Source Canadian pro-life advocates, including many Knights of Columbus and their families, pledged to “Stand Firm” at the 26th National March for Life in Ottawa. Gat...

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Devoted Parish Priest, Pray for Us!

Posted on May 11, 2023 in: General News

Devoted Parish Priest, Pray for Us!
New York pilgrims venerate Blessed Michael McGivney as model, intercessor for priestly vocations By John Woods 5/9/2023 Source The visitation of a first-class relic of Blessed Michael McGivney to the Diocese of Rockville Centre reached a crescendo with an evening votive Mass on May 4 at ...

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‘Her Holy Rosary in Our Hands’

Posted on May 04, 2023 in: General News

‘Her Holy Rosary in Our Hands’
Missouri college Knights set ambitious goal to grow in faith and prayer with Our Lady’s help By Cecilia Hadley 5/2/2023 Source Jared Koehler and Alex Harold left the College Councils Conference in Connecticut last October on fire. After a long weekend in New Haven talking about fai...

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At Home with Mary

Posted on May 04, 2023 in: General News

At Home with Mary
Fostering Marian devotions, such as a family rosary, gives space for Our Lady to enter the domestic church By Soren Johnson 5/1/2023 Source MY FATHER-IN-LAW welcomed Mary into his home by leading the family rosary with his wife at 9 p.m. every night of the week. That’s right: ev...

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Pope Francis Meets With Supreme Knight, Supreme Chaplain

Posted on April 27, 2023 in: General News

Pope Francis Meets With Supreme Knight, Supreme Chaplain
While in Rome, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly was also honored by the Pontifical North American College 4/25/2023 Source On April 20, Pope Francis received Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore in a private audience during which they discussed ...

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New Supreme Warden, Supreme Master Installed

Posted on April 27, 2023 in: General News

New Supreme Warden, Supreme Master Installed
4/21/2023 Source On Friday, April 14, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly ceremonially installed Supreme Warden Andrzej Anasiak and Supreme Master Michael McCusker, who were elected by the Knights of Columbus Board of Directors in early February. The installation took place at the Cathedral of St. Lo...

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In the Beginning

Posted on April 27, 2023 in: General News

In the Beginning
Nearly a century after a Belgian priest proposed the “Big Bang” theory, astronomers peer back in time to the first galaxies By Christopher M. Graney 4/1/2023 Source Question: A Catholic priest and the James Webb Space Telescope both look at the universe. What do they see? ...

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Mission to the Origins of the Universe

Posted on April 27, 2023 in: General News

Mission to the Origins of the Universe
An interview with Michael Menzel, lead systems engineer of the James Webb Space Telescope 4/1/2023 Source On Christmas Day in 2021, a rocket lifted off from French Guiana, launching the James Webb Space Telescope on its mission to explore the outer reaches of the universe — peering ou...

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Merciful Like the Father

Posted on April 27, 2023 in: General News

Merciful Like the Father
We are called to live in the truth and to love our neighbor, reserving judgment and practicing forgiveness By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly 4/1/2023 Source OURS IS A TIME that calls for the proclamation of eternal truths, for standing boldly and inviting others to what we know is &ldqu...

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on April 20, 2023 in: General News

Home Sweet Home
Wisconsin Knights offer help and friendship to a stroke victim struggling to finish building his house By Cami Berthiaume 4/10/2023 Source LaVerne Pottinger, grand knight of Quad County Council 9546 in Birchwood, Wisconsin, was searching for opportunities to bolster the council’s c...

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‘Out of the Pews and Into Action’

Posted on April 20, 2023 in: General News

‘Out of the Pews and Into Action’
California Knights bring Christlike service to youth detention facility By Elisha Valladares-Cormier 4/10/2023 Source Deacon Fidel Carrillo, a member of St. Anthony’s Manteca (California) Council 10693, has a passion for bringing the good news of God’s love and redemption to ...

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Deep Devotion in the Heart of Texas

Posted on April 20, 2023 in: General News

Deep Devotion in the Heart of Texas
A relic of Blessed Michael McGivney tours the Lone Star State for the first time By Cecilia Hadley 3/28/2023 Source A first-class relic of Blessed Michael McGivney visited Texas in early March, traveling almost 900 miles through three dioceses and drawing thousands to venerate the Knight...

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Prayer for the Pope

Posted on March 30, 2023 in: General News

Prayer for the Pope
3/30/2023 Source V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope. R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. [Psalm 40:3] Say the Our Father and the Hail Mary. O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all...

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Knights of Columbus Resources for Lent 2023

Posted on March 23, 2023 in: General News

Knights of Columbus Resources for Lent 2023
2/6/2023 Source Here are several resources available for councils and parishes: 1. The Way of the Cross: Traditional and Modern Meditations Perfect for both private and public use, The Way of the Cross contains the traditional set of meditations on the Way of the Cross by St. Alphonsus Lig...

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Patient Endurance

Posted on March 23, 2023 in: General News

Patient Endurance
Our Lenten penances shouldn’t simply be exercises in self-discipline, but rather a participation in the love of God By Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori 3/1/2023 Source ON MY WAY to the most recent meeting of the Knights Columbus Board of Directors, my flight was delayed....

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On a ‘Journey of Fraternity’

Posted on March 16, 2023 in: General News

On a ‘Journey of Fraternity’
Knights join in prayer for Pope Francis on the anniversary of his pontificate and recall a decade of ‘unfailing support’ By Columbia staff 3/13/2023 Source Ten years ago, the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI — the first in more than 500 years — was followed by ano...

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A Message on Pope Francis’ 10th Anniversary

Posted on March 16, 2023 in: General News

A Message on Pope Francis’ 10th Anniversary
3/10/2023 Source Dear Brother Knights, This month we mark the 10-year anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as Supreme Pastor of the Universal Church. Since the beginning of his pontificate, the constant request of our Holy Father has been, “pray for me.” In fact, each tim...

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'You are not alone'

Posted on March 09, 2023 in: General News

'You are not alone'
A message to the Knights of Columbus on the Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 2/24/2023 Source Dear Brother Knights: Today, we solemnly mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Within 36 hours of the start of the conflict, the Knights of Columbus ...

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‘I Needed To Do More’

Posted on March 09, 2023 in: General News

‘I Needed To Do More’
A Pennsylvania physician travels to Moldova and Ukraine to offer medical assistance to victims of war By Dr. James O’Bryon 3/1/2023 Source EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. James O’Bryon has been a Knight for 44 years; he joined when he was 21, not long before he married his high scho...

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‘In Solidarity with Ukraine’

Posted on February 23, 2023 in: General News

‘In Solidarity with Ukraine’
Knights of Columbus relief efforts in war-torn Ukraine chronicled in new documentary airing on ABC affiliates nationwide beginning Feb. 26 2/16/2023 Source The Knights of Columbus’ ongoing relief efforts for internally displaced persons and refugees are chronicled in the new Knights o...

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Consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe Renewed

Posted on February 16, 2023 in: General News

Consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe Renewed
2/8/2023 Source Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly renewed the consecration of the Order to Mary under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe during a recent Board of Directors pilgrimage to Mexico City. The renewal took place Feb. 3 at the conclusion of Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe celeb...

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Supreme Knight Renews Consecration of the Order to Our Lady

Posted on February 09, 2023 in: General News

Supreme Knight Renews Consecration of the Order to Our Lady
2/8/2023 Source Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly renewed the consecration of the Order to Mary under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe during a recent Board of Directors pilgrimage to Mexico City. The renewal took place Feb. 3 at the conclusion of Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe cel...

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Board of Directors Elects New Leaders

Posted on February 09, 2023 in: General News

Board of Directors Elects New Leaders
2/8/2023 Source The Knights of Columbus Board of Directors elected several new international leaders to key positions during its recent quarterly meeting, held Feb. 1-5 in Mexico City.  Jorge C. Estrada Avilés of Mérida, Yucatán, who has served as supreme warden since February 2022, wa...

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Knights Join 50th Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Posted on January 26, 2023 in: General News

Knights Join 50th Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Knights from across the nation march in support of the right to life during the first post-Roe March for Life 1/20/2023 Source For the first time since the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the Knights of Columbus and pro-life advocates from across the U.S. joine...

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Majority of Americans Still Support Abortion Limits

Posted on January 19, 2023 in: General News

Majority of Americans Still Support Abortion Limits
The 2023 Knights of Columbus–Marist Poll also shows support for pregnancy resource centers and opposition to taxpayer-funded abortions.

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Sincerely yours in Christ, Benedictus XVI

Posted on January 12, 2023 in: General News

Sincerely yours in Christ, Benedictus XVI
Pope Benedict shared his wisdom and offered his support many times during his long friendship with the Knights of Columbus Source 1/9/2023 Before, during and after his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the Knights of Columbus numerous times — at different points expressing his ...

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KNIGHTS MOURN THE DEATH OF THE POPE EMERITUS

Posted on January 05, 2023 in: General News

KNIGHTS MOURN THE DEATH OF THE POPE EMERITUS
In his statement on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s death, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly calls Pope Benedict’s teachings ‘a theological treasury and profound testimony to Jesus Christ and His Church.’ 12/31/2022 Source “Today, with over 2 million brother Knights of...

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Knights of Columbus Donates $100,000 to 18 Local Charities

Posted on December 29, 2022 in: General News

Knights of Columbus Donates $100,000 to 18 Local Charities
2022 charitable-giving efforts assist the most vulnerable populations in New Haven and surrounding area. 12/22/2022 Source The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council continued its annual charitable-giving efforts in 2022 through donations that serve the most vulnerable populations in New Haven...

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Patroness of the Americas

Posted on December 15, 2022 in: General News

Patroness of the Americas
12/12/2022 Source Dear Brother Knight: On behalf of the Supreme Officers, I send you and your loved ones prayerful greetings on this great feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, of the unborn, and of the Order. This year’s feast day is especially significant sin...

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A Message of Solidarity

Posted on December 08, 2022 in: General News

A Message of Solidarity
12/5/2022 Source Supreme Knight Kelly’s five-day trip to Poland and Ukraine includes meetings with Polish president, Church leaders, local Knights and displaced families Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly has completed his second visit this year to Poland and Ukraine. From Dec. 2-6, he met ...

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Knights of Columbus Offer Vivat Jesus Spiritual Planner for Second Consecutive Year

Posted on December 08, 2022 in: General News

Knights of Columbus Offer Vivat Jesus Spiritual Planner for Second Consecutive Year
12/5/2022 Source The Knights of Columbus is now offering a 2023 version of its Vivat Jesus Spiritual Planner, a pocket-sized prayer book and calendar for the year 2023. This spiritual planner is designed to help men develop and maintain a daily prayer routine while also incorporating tradition...

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To Know Him and To Love Him

Posted on December 01, 2022 in: General News

To Know Him and To Love Him
12/1/2022 Source During last month’s Mid-Year Meeting in Florida, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori spoke to state deputies about the connection between evangelization and catechesis, and emphasized the need for “radical solidarity” with women facing crisis pregnancies...

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Knights of Columbus Chair Installed at CUA’s Columbus School of Law

Posted on November 28, 2022 in: General News

Knights of Columbus Chair Installed at CUA’s Columbus School of Law
11/21/2022 Source Professor Kevin C. Walsh was installed Nov. 8 as the first Knights of Columbus Endowed Professor of Law and the Catholic Tradition, a new chair at The Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law. The Order contributed $1 million toward an endowment to establ...

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Service Above and Beyond

Posted on November 10, 2022 in: General News

Service Above and Beyond
Roger Donlon, the first Medal of Honor recipient in the Vietnam war, reflects on his love of God, family and country 11/1/2022 Source In the early hours of July 6, 1964, hundreds of communist fighters attacked a military outpost in Nam Dong, Vietnam, where a small team of American Green Ber...

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‘A Lesson for All of Us’

Posted on November 10, 2022 in: General News

‘A Lesson for All of Us’
Knights who served in Afghanistan recall the powerful witness of Missionaries of Charity who aided abandoned children in the war-torn country By Cecilia Hadley 11/7/2022 Source Maj. Michael Manning was walking inside the military Green Zone in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2012, when he was startl...

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Knights Step Up After Hurricanes Fiona, Ian

Posted on November 03, 2022 in: General News

Knights Step Up After Hurricanes Fiona, Ian
10/17/2022 Source Article Hurricane Ian, which caused fatalities and damage in Cuba and the southeast United States in late September, was the deadliest hurricane to strike the state of Florida since 1935. In total, the storm caused at least 137 fatalities, including 126 in Florida. Ian follow...

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Supreme Chaplain Sees ‘Beautiful Hope’ in Ukraine

Posted on October 20, 2022 in: General News

Supreme Chaplain Sees ‘Beautiful Hope’ in Ukraine
Archbishop William Lori meets with Church leaders and assists relief efforts during visit to Poland and Ukraine By Christopher Gunty 10/10/2022 Source Article Editor’s Note: The following article was abridged and adapted from the Catholic Review, the official news outlet of the Archdi...

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Mother Teresa: No Greater Love Tops $1.2M at the Box Office

Posted on October 13, 2022 in: General News

Mother Teresa: No Greater Love Tops $1.2M at the Box Office
Revenue from the K of C-produced documentary will go to charity and efforts to advance Mother Teresa’s legacy 10/10/2022 Article Source Mother Teresa: No Greater Love, the documentary produced by the Knights of Columbus on the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the work of the reli...

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Madre Teresa: No Hay Amor Más Grande

Posted on October 13, 2022 in: General News

Madre Teresa: No Hay Amor Más Grande
Spanish-language version of ‘Mother Teresa: No Greater Love’ to debut in U.S. Theaters Nov. 7 10/12/2022 Article Source Fathom Events will release the Spanish-dubbed version of “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love,” a Knights of Columbus-produced documentary on the heroic...

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Knights Deliver Care Packages to Families in Eastern Ukraine

Posted on October 13, 2022 in: General News

Knights Deliver Care Packages to Families in Eastern Ukraine
10/4/2022 View Full article and pictures here Families in the Kharkiv region of eastern Ukraine recently received care packages that were assembled by Knights of Columbus in Poland. In the days following the liberation of cities such as Kupiansk and Balakliya in September, Grand Knight Yevgen ...

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Knights on Forbes Best Insurance Companies List

Posted on October 13, 2022 in: General News

Knights on Forbes Best Insurance Companies List
Strong customer feedback drives K of C Insurance Program recognition for second consecutive year on the Forbes America’s Best Insurance Companies List 10/13/2022 Article Source Knights of Columbus has been named to the Forbes America’s Best Insurance Companies 2023 List. The awa...

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The Resurrection of the Flying Fathers

Posted on October 13, 2022 in: General News

The Resurrection of the Flying Fathers
Canadian priests revive the legendary hockey team that plays for charity and good cheer by Megan Hoegler 4/19/2022 Article Source They were called the Harlem Globetrotters of hockey. From getting pies in the face to playing with tiny sticks as “penance” for penalties, the Fly...

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‘This Is Where I Belong’

Posted on October 06, 2022 in: General News

‘This Is Where I Belong’
A wildland firefighter describes how his return to the Church brought strength, purpose and peace by Joseph Pappalardo 2/1/2019 When a wildfire moves, it sounds like a freight train. California firefighter Daniel Magallanes would tell you this is true, but right now he’s facedown in t...

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Mothers and Children First

Posted on October 06, 2022 in: General News

Mothers and Children First
ASAP, a new K of C pro-life initiative, encourages councils to step up support for young moms and children in need By Columbia staff 7/1/2022 Source In early June, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly announced the ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) program, a new Orderwide initiative to str...

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The Gift of Family Life

Posted on September 03, 2022 in: General News

The Gift of Family Life
The Gift of Family Life A Knight reflects on marriage, joy and participating in the 10th World Meeting of Families By Damon Owens9/1/2022 Damon and Melanie Owens stand with five of their eight children — left to right, Collette, Nathan, Olivia, Leah and Veronica — in front of ...

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Supreme Chaplain's Monthly Challenge

Posted on September 03, 2022 in: General News

Supreme Chaplain's Monthly Challenge
THIS MONTH'S CHALLENGE SEPTEMBER 2022 “I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.” (Gospel for Sept. 11, Lk 15:7) This Gospel reading links the para...

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Pitching with a Higher Power

Posted on September 03, 2022 in: General News

Pitching with a Higher Power
An interview with Trevor Williams, a Knight of Columbus, about his faith and how it guides him as a husband, father and professional ballplayer 9/1/2022 Trevor Williams pitches a wiffle ball to his son Isaac in their backyard in San Diego. Photos by Spirit Juice Studios Every time Ma...

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Special Olympics Superfans

Posted on September 03, 2022 in: General News

Special Olympics Superfans
Continuing a decadeslong partnership, Knights donated $3.7 million and more than 400,000 volunteer hours to the organization in 2021-2022 8/29/2022 The Knights of Columbus has been an integral supporter of Special Olympics since 1968, when members served as volunteers at the first Internationa...

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'No Greater Love'

Posted on September 03, 2022 in: General News

'No Greater Love'
8/18/2022   A Film on the Remarkable Life of Mother Teresa to Premiere in Theaters on October 3 and 4 Mother Teresa of Calcutta is one of the most widely revered saints in the world, and one of the greatest spiritual giants of the 20th century. She is a powerful witness of authenti...

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Father McGivney Military Chaplain Scholarship

Posted on September 03, 2022 in: General News

Father McGivney Military Chaplain Scholarship
FATHER McGIVNEY MILITARY CHAPLAIN SCHOLARSHIP Established in 2011, the Knights of Columbus Father McGivney Military Chaplains scholarship program helps fund the education of seminarians preparing to become Catholic chaplains in the U.S. Armed Forces. Having barely a third of the number of chap...

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Saint of the Peripheries

Posted on September 01, 2022 in: General News

Saint of the Peripheries
A new K of C film chronicles Mother Teresa’s life and mission to bring Christ’s love to the poorest of the poor By James Day 9/1/2022 Source Cristiane, a former drug addict on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, never met St. Teresa of Calcutta, but she was transformed by her legacy...

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Pro-Life in Word and Deed

Posted on September 01, 2022 in: General News

Pro-Life in Word and Deed
I was at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1994 when Mother Teresa told the thousands in attendance — including the president and first lady, Bill and Hillary Clinton — that abortion was the greatest destroyer of peace in the world. Echoing her Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech 15 years...

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Special Olympics Superfans

Posted on August 29, 2022 in: General News

Special Olympics Superfans
Continuing a decadeslong partnership, Knights donated $3.7 million and more than 400,000 volunteer hours to the organization in 2021-2022 8/29/2022 Source The Knights of Columbus has been an integral supporter of Special Olympics since 1968, when members served as volunteers at the first Inte...

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Sacred Days for Our Founder

Posted on August 23, 2022 in: General News

Sacred Days for Our Founder
Special events mark the birth and death of Blessed Michael McGivney — and his second liturgical feast day Source By Brian Caulfield 8/17/2022 Knights of Columbus, family members and other parishioners in the Connecticut towns where Blessed Michael McGivney lived and worked remembered t...

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‘Rediscover the Beauty of Praying the Rosary’

Posted on August 04, 2022 in: General News

‘Rediscover the Beauty of Praying the Rosary’
In response to Pope Francis’ call to Catholics to pray the rosary, Knights and their families are invited to participate in the daily recitation of the rosary broadcast from the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. During the month of May when Catholics honor Mary in a special way, Pope Fran...

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SUPREME CHAPLAIN'S MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Posted on August 04, 2022 in: General News

SUPREME CHAPLAIN'S MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Each month, Archbishop William Lori – Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus – selects a brief passage from the Gospel reading of one of the Sunday Masses of the month. Archbishop Lori shares a brief reflection on the passage and issues a challenge for men to live for the month. ...

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A Path to Forgiveness and Healing

Posted on August 04, 2022 in: General News

A Path to Forgiveness and Healing
Knights discuss faith and experience of Indigenous Catholics in anticipation of visit of Pope Francis to Canada A recent episode of The W, a conversation series of the Windrider Institute, invites audiences to learn from the Native American experience and recognize the necessity of...

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A Path to Forgiveness and Healing

Posted on July 18, 2022 in: General News

A Path to Forgiveness and Healing
Knights discuss faith and experience of Indigenous Catholics in anticipation of visit of Pope Francis to Canada Source 7/18/2022 A recent episode of The W, a conversation series of the Windrider Institute, invites audiences to learn from the Native American experience and recog...

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Mothers and Children First

Posted on July 12, 2022 in: General News

Mothers and Children First
ASAP, a new K of C pro-life initiative, encourages councils to step up support for young moms and children in need By Columbia staff 7/1/2022 Source In early June, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly announced the ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) program, a new Orderwide initiative to strengt...

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‘The Long Haul’

Posted on July 01, 2022 in: General News

‘The Long Haul’
Knights of Columbus Charity Convoys bring care packages and essential supplies to Ukrainians displaced by war 7/1/2022 Source Thousands of boxes of food and essential supplies were sent to Ukraine in May and June, an effort of solidarity both with the Ukrainian people and within the Knights o...

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Mothers and Children First

Posted on July 01, 2022 in: General News

Mothers and Children First
ASAP, a new K of C pro-life initiative, encourages councils to step up support for young moms and children in need Source By Columbia staff 7/1/2022 In early June, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly announced the ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) program, a new Orderwide initiative to strengt...

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Lead with Courage and Conviction

Posted on June 29, 2022 in: General News

Lead with Courage and Conviction
At annual meeting of state deputies, K of C jurisdiction leaders charged to be Knights of the Eucharist and to help build a culture of life Knights of Columbus leaders from around the world convened in New Haven, Conn., from June 8-12 for the annual Organizational Meeting of State Deputies. Throu...

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A Witness to War and Peace

Posted on June 29, 2022 in: General News

A Witness to War and Peace
From D-Day to the German surrender, 99-year-old Knight of Columbus recalls his experiences during World War II EDITOR’S NOTE: Graziano was one of several World War II veterans who shared their stories of faith and courage in the November 2021 issue of Columbia. The night o...

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In Our Founder's Footsteps

Posted on June 29, 2022 in: General News

In Our Founder's Footsteps
Supreme Knight presents charter for new council at Blessed Michael McGivney’s alma mater, St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly presented the charter for a new college council named for Blessed Michael McGivney during Solemn Vespers at St. Mary’s Seminary...

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A Better Me as I Go Back Home

Posted on June 29, 2022 in: General News

A Better Me as I Go Back Home
Warriors to Lourdes pilgrims share their stories of healing and camaraderie Officer cadet Rhyan Ritter experienced a profound spiritual transformation during the 8th annual Warriors to Lourdes pilgrimage, a week-long event in the French Pyrenees sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Archdi...

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Crafting Crosses for Charity

Posted on June 29, 2022 in: General News

Crafting Crosses for Charity
St. Augustine’s Council 15192 utilizes member’s talent with stained glass to fundraise for local food bank A Knight in New City, N.Y., used his talent for making crafts out of stained glass to help his council feed families in need. Brainstorming ways to engage with and serve the c...

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Proclaim the Dignity of every human life

Posted on June 29, 2022 in: General News

Proclaim the Dignity of every human life
Statement From Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly Following the United States Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly issued the following statement following today&rs...

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Discernment in Daily Family Life

Posted on June 29, 2022 in: General News

Discernment in Daily Family Life
Three years ago this past spring, my wife and I felt besieged by life. For a year, I had been in and out of the hospital with life-threatening emergencies and major surgeries. And during that year we also experienced the sudden death of my father and then the loss of my job. Our five children were a...

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Discernment in Daily Family Life

Posted on June 27, 2022 in: General News

Discernment in Daily Family Life
Knights of Columbus family discusses integrating the faith into family life at World Meeting of Families Source 6/27/2022 By Soren and Ever Johnson EDITOR'S NOTE: Several members of the Knights of Columbus and their families participated in the 10th World Meeting of Families in Rome, whi...

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Leave No Neighbor Behind

Posted on February 18, 2022 in: General News

Leave No Neighbor Behind
Source Overview on Guidance and Safety As we begin a new Fraternal year (2020-2021), the Knights of the Columbus continue to step Into the Breach and Leave No Neighbor Behind!. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, our duty is to lead our families, protect our parishes, and serve our commu...

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Healing Wounds, Restoring Hope

Posted on February 16, 2022 in: General News

Healing Wounds, Restoring Hope
Religious sisters train to minister to victims of sex trafficking with support from the Order By Richard Meek 1/1/2022 Source Religious sisters from Nigeria who received training this fall to work with survivors of sex trafficking stand with Bishop Michael Duca of Baton Rouge (center front...

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Gridiron Fathers

Posted on February 16, 2022 in: General News

Gridiron Fathers
1/1/2022 Source Sunday is hardly a day of rest for players in the National Football League, at least during the season. That’s one reason many NFL teams have chaplains to serve the spiritual needs of their athletes. While their role varies from team to team, chaplains generally are avail...

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Blessed Michael McGivney Prayer Hour

Posted on February 16, 2022 in: General News

Blessed Michael McGivney Prayer Hour
Source A Higher Purpose Spread devotion and spiritually grow closer to Blessed Michael McGivney by praying the rosary with readings and reflections based on his life and mission. The Blessed Michael McGivney Prayer Hour is an opportunity to invite Knights, their families, and the entire parish...

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Spiritual Reflection

Posted on February 16, 2022 in: General News

Spiritual Reflection
Source A Higher Purpose Create annual opportunities for prayer and reflection together as a fraternity. Under the guidance of their chaplain, councils can attend a retreat or day of reflection together or perhaps organize their own event for the men of their parish. Overview Many Catholi...

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Knights March for Life

Posted on February 16, 2022 in: General News

Knights March for Life
1/21/2022 Source Supreme Knight Kelly expressed support for the march as Knights from across the U.S. assembled in nation’s capital during historic year for protection of the unborn. Knights of Columbus leadership pose with college Knights in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building d...

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‘Rediscover the Beauty of Praying the Rosary’

Posted on February 16, 2022 in: General News

‘Rediscover the Beauty of Praying the Rosary’
5/1/2020 Source In response to Pope Francis’ call to Catholics to pray the rosary, Knights and their families are invited to participate in the daily recitation of the rosary broadcast from the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. During the month of May when Catholics honor Mary in a s...

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