June 2026 - Knights in Action

Faith

Spirit Among Us

Members of Msgr. Lawrence C. Newmann Assembly 2208 in Charlotte, N.C., stand at attention as more than 90 confirmation candidates process into St. Luke Catholic Church at the start of the liturgy. Bishop Michael Martin of Charlotte presided at the Mass, concelebrated by Father Paul Gary, pastor and faithful friar.

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Little Knights At Play

Members of St. Andrzej Bobola Council 18652 in Gdynia, Poland, gather with Jesuit Father Krzysztof Łaszcz, chaplain and pastor of St. Stanisław Kostka Parish, to bless the parish’s playground, named after Blessed Michael McGivney. Knights completed the project over several months, and the playground was dedicated during the parish festival. (Photo by Sławomir Maj)

Grand Slam For Vocations

Michigan State Deputy Barry Borsenik (center, holding baseball) gathers with priests and seminarians from the Diocese of Lansing at Jackson Field for the 25th annual K of C Vocations Night baseball game. Priests, seminarians, religious sisters and numerous families enjoyed cheering on the Lansing Lugnuts, a Minor League Baseball team, and raising awareness of vocations in the Catholic Church. (Photo by Michael Back)

Marian Processions

Members of St. Rémi Council 17671 in Colombes, France, carry their council banner and a statue of Mary as they lead about 200 people in a procession on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Knights organized several processions in France, drawing thousands of participants.

Saintly Steps

Miguel Flores, a field agent based in Winston-Salem, N.C., leads parishioners from St. Benedict the Moor Parish, including children dressed as saints and blesseds, in an All Saints’ Day candlelight procession. The event, organized by Santa Maria Council 2829, also included Mass, followed by food and games. (Photo by Brent Clark)

Rosary Warriors

Knights from Servant of God Father Roman Kotlarz Council 18556 in Pelagów, Poland, stand with parishioners during the council’s Men’s Rosary event. Council members prayed the rosary for the beatification of their patron, Father Roman Kotlarz — a priest of the Diocese of Radom and champion of workers’ rights — who died in 1976 following repeated beatings by the Communist secret police. (Photo by Damian Pałgan)

Trees That Give Back

Mark Mandel (left) and Roger Patton of Father Sheldon Kelly Council 11224 in West Jefferson, Ohio, paint hand-built wooden Christmas trees for a council fundraiser. The Knights sold more than 100 trees and raised more than $5,000 to support repairs at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church’s cemetery, including landscaping, new signage and fencing.

Three Cheers For Clergy

Faithful Navigator Mike Kelly of Father Francis Heindl Assembly 1902 in Tomah, Wis., presents a rosary to Father John Ofori-Domah — pastor of three local parishes and a member of the assembly — during its annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner, where he was the guest of honor. The assembly has organized the dinner for 30 years, and this year’s event raised $1,100 for the assembly’s seminarian scholarship fund and other projects.

Iso Holy Vocations

Knights from Msgr. Edward J. O’Hagan Council 16904 in Waterloo, Iowa, and parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church gather around the Order’s icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus after praying the rosary together. The council organized the event, prayed with a life-size rosary built by a brother Knight that spanned the church, to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. The pilgrim icon remained on display in the church for all Masses over a weekend.

Hall For All

Members of Rantoul (Ill.) Council 4450 present a $35,000 check to Father Joel Phelps, pastor of St. Malachy Catholic Church, to support the church’s capital campaign for a new meeting hall. St. Dominic Hall will feature an accessible entry to the church, more bathrooms and a new meeting space in anticipation of the church’s 125th anniversary celebration in December 2026.

Jambalaya Jubilation

Craig Condon of St. Dominic Council 3729 in New Orleans serves jambalaya to a priest during a reception at St. Dominic Parish following vespers on the eve of Coadjutor Archbishop James Checchio’s Mass of Welcome to the Archdiocese of New Orleans. More than 500 people attended vespers, including more than 100 bishops, priests and deacons.

Advent Kickoff

Members of St. Matthew Council 14360 in Norwalk, Conn., gather during the council’s Advent kickoff event at St. Matthew Church. About 180 people attended the event, which included a Nativity scene blessing, tree lighting, visit from Santa, choir music and treats. Parishioners donated about 50 toys for children in need through Toys for Tots.

Memorial Mass

Knights from Marquette Assembly 1078 in Sioux Falls, S.D., gather with Father Dan Smith (left), chaplain to the South Dakota State Council and Sanford Hospital, and Deacon Mark Harriman, a member of Assembly 1078 who serves two local parishes, after a Mass at the hospital chapel honoring the assembly’s deceased members. Father Smith used a chalice gifted by the assembly with a memorial inscription honoring the deceased Knights.

King Of Kings

Knights from St. Alphonsus Liguori Council 2807 in Greenwell Springs, La., carry a crucifix and canopy over Father Jason Palermo, pastor of St. Alphonsus Liguori Church and council chaplain, as he carries the monstrance during a Eucharistic procession on the feast of Christ the King. More than 100 parishioners walked about a mile around the church grounds while praying the rosary. The procession ended with Benediction at the church.

Mass And Meals

Father Ernesto Panelo, parish priest at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Chapel and a member of Holy Family Council 6071 in Mandaluyong City, Luzon North, celebrates a street Mass for the community. Afterward, the council organized a food distribution at Maria Mahal na Ina ng Awa Mission Church, giving rice, bread, water and snacks valued at about 10,000 PHP (about $170) to 100 families. The council organizes food distributions at least twice a year.

Hearts Ablaze

Knights from various councils in France carry a reliquary containing relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque during a torchlight procession at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paray-le-Monial during the jurisdiction’s annual retreat in late November 2025. The retreat, which marked the 350th anniversary of the apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary, included prayer and talks by speakers such as Bishop Jean Laffitte, prelate of the Knights of Malta.

Supporting Their ‘Yes’

Members of Perrysburg (Ohio) Council 7978 present a $14,000 check to Bishop Daniel Thomas (left) of Toledo and diocesan vocations director Father David Kidd after the annual diocesan seminarian Mass and brunch at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. The proceeds were distributed among the diocese’s seminarians for personal expenses. Over the past 13 years, the council has donated $112,000 to seminarians through the Order’s Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP).

McGivney Moments

Fourth Degree Knights from Queen of Angels Assembly 2191 in Wexford, Pa., provide an honor guard during a Votive Mass of Blessed Michael McGivney at St. Anthony Chapel in Pittsburgh. David Pasquale, a member of the assembly and Father Joseph P. Newell Council 11838 in Cranberry Township, Pa., arranged for a second-class relic of Father McGivney — a fragment of the cassock he was buried in — to be obtained and placed at the chapel, home to the second-largest relic collection in the world with more than 5,000 relics. The Mass was celebrated by Father Nicholas Vaskov, shrine director, and state chaplain Father Pierre Falkenhan.

Rosary Blessings

Members of La Fourche Council 1114 in Thibodaux, La., present rosary booklets to Courtney Branson, religion teacher, and middle school students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School. The council donated 100 Our Blessed Mother’s Rosary booklets, featuring a Scripture verse for each Hail Mary, which are used in religion classes for grades five through seven.

Seminarian Investment

Knights from St. Christopher Council 4788 in Edmonton, Alberta, present a CA$200,000 check to Father Sylvain Casavant, rector of St. Joseph Seminary and a brother Knight, to support the Foundation of St. Joseph Seminary and Newman Theological College. The proceeds — from the sale of the council’s home corporation building — were used to start a scholarship fund for seminarians.

Heart Of Christmas

Members of St. Francis of Assisi Council 2555 in Coraopolis, Pa., present an icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to Father Frank Kurimsky, pastor of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and a brother Knight, after a Christmas Mass. The council gifted 1,000 framed images and devotional materials to families after each of the parish’s Christmas Masses. The council contributed $1,300 of the $4,900 project, with the remainder coming from parishioners.

Faith Of Our Fathers

Fourth Degree Knights from Msgr. Schulte Assembly 492 in Dearborn, Mich., provide an honor guard for a Mass and memorial service at Sacred Heart Parish honoring members of Father Patrick O’Kelley Council 3860 who have died. Every year, a chalice engraved with the names of deceased Knights from the previous year is presented to a priest. The 2025 recipient was Father Pat Bruen, a newly ordained priest and brother Knight, whose father’s name was included on the chalice. About 300 people attended the liturgy.

A Holy Can-tribution

Members of Aldo J. Zazzi Council 6992 in Kingsport, Tenn., stand beside recycling bins at St. Dominic Parish after collecting donations of aluminum cans to redeem for cash. The council has organized the drive for more than 20 years, raising over $22,000 to support seminarians from the Diocese of Knoxville through RSVP.

Renovation Donation

Knights from Msgr. O’Reilly Council 746 in Baraboo, Wis., present a check for more than $40,700 to Bishop Donald Hying of Madison; Father Paul Arinze (left), parochial administrator of the St. John Paul II Pastorate; and Father Piotr Janas, parochial vicar. The donation supported a $3 million capital campaign to fund mechanical and electrical repairs and upgrades at St. Joseph Church and School.

Holiday Helpers

Deputy Grand Knight Vince Stollar (left) and Randy Offenberger of Marietta (Ohio) Council 478 decorate a Christmas tree at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption. About 20 Knights and volunteers spent four hours decorating and setting up Christmas trees, the Nativity scene and poinsettias. Knights have helped decorate the basilica for Christmas for more than 15 years.

Legacy Of Giving

Members of St. Ignatius of Loyola Council 5808 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, gather around Jesuit Father Daryl Miranda, pastor of St. Ignatius Parish and dressed as Santa Claus, before the council’s fifth annual Christmas fundraising dinner. More than 150 people attended, raising over CA$6,000 for the parish. The dinner was established by council member Thomas Johnson, who died in 2021 while serving as deputy grand knight; his father, Past Grand Knight Jim Johnson, continues to organize it in his memory.

Sacred Heart Devotion

Knights from Bishop Navagh Council 5943 in Pequannock, N.J., stand around the Order’s icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus after a Holy Hour dedicated to the Sacred Heart at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel. Father James Eichman, assistant administrator of the church and a brother Knight, led about 45 people in Eucharistic adoration and Benediction.

Protecting Our Lady

Members of St. Bernadette Council 16376 in Westlake, Ohio, gather under a grotto at St. Stephen Parish in Cleveland. The council designed and built the grotto to protect a statue of Mary at the request of Father Caroli Shao, pastor and a member of the council. A parish group provided the materials for the project, which Knights and volunteers completed over three days.

Mission Vocations

U.S. Navy Lt. Joel Haas (left) and Capt. Bill Dull, members of St. Francis of Assisi Council 16356 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., stand with Bishop Stephen Parkes of Savannah before a pilgrimage from the base’s St. Francis of Assisi Chapel to Our Lady, Star of the Sea Church in St. Marys. About 250 people participated in the pilgrimage, organized by Council 16356 and St. Marys (Ga.) Council 11058, to pray for vocations in the Diocese of Savannah and the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Parish Refresh

Knights from Bishop Jerome J. Hastrich Council 12078 in Show Low, Ariz., and St. Mary of the Angels Council 7912 in Pinetop clean the grounds of St. Anthony Parish in McNary. Council members spent about eight hours filling a trailer with weeds, branches and other debris during the councils’ cleanup day.

Final Jubilee Celebration

St. Daniel Council 11725 in South Mountain, Ontario, organized a Jubilee Year 2025 celebration at St. Daniel the Martyr Church. About 60 people attended the event, which included Eucharistic adoration, discussion groups, confessions, Mass and the opportunity to walk through a replica Holy Door.

Saintly Inspiration

Bel Air Council 4714 in Forest Hill, Md., commissioned two statues of St. Carlo Acutis for St. Margaret of Scotland Church and St. Mark Roman Catholic Church. The council spent $1,500 on the statues, which are housed in the parishes’ youth centers.

Candlelight Remembrance

Father Joe Balzer Council 12943 in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, organized a candlelight service and memorial Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church for all members of the council who have died. Father Francis Hengen, pastor and council chaplain, celebrated the Mass; afterward, there was a time of fellowship and refreshments.

Keep Christ In Christmas

Members of Father John S. Nelligan Council 5730 in Scotch Plains, N.J., installed a Christmas crèche at the Fanwood railroad station, after which it was blessed by Father Mike Ward, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and council chaplain. Knights have erected the Nativity scene for the past three years and installed two “Keep Christ in Christmas” banners at Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Building The Church

Father Bonner Council 7599 in Edmonton, Alberta, raised more than CA$53,000 through fundraisers and individual donations over five months to support the building of a church for Divine Mercy Parish in Edmonton.

Clergy Care

Members of Father Patrick O’Kelley Council 3860 in Dearborn, Mich., cooked and served a turkey meatloaf dinner to 12 priests at Senior Clergy Village, a community home for retired priests. The council has organized these dinners for about seven years, currently serving the priests every other month.

Honoring Our Lady Of Fatima

St. Maximilian Kolbe Council 8762 in Pismo Beach, Calif., organized its 13th annual Rosary for Our Lady of Fatima event at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. About 45 people attended, and the Knights — inspired by the country where the Fatima apparitions occurred — provided a Portuguese luncheon afterward.

Advent Vespers

Lewistown (Mont.) Council 1508 coordinated the praying of vespers at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church each Sunday night of Advent. Father Matt Solarz, pastor and council chaplain, led the evening prayer each night; afterward, participants gathered for fellowship and refreshments in the church hall.

Classroom Makeover

Monsignor Lang Council 1039 in Defiance, Ohio, donated $5,000 to support basement renovations at St. Michael’s Ridge Parish. The renovations helped transform the space, which is used for the children’s faith formation program, into a more welcoming area.

Faith Across Borders

Father George Fangauer Council 5168 in Duncan, Okla., gave 1,000 rosaries to Father Oby Zunmas, pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church and a brother Knight, to distribute to people in his home country of Nigeria.

Family

Record Giving

Rudy Flores (right) and Rob McNamee of St. Louis Martin Council 15256 in Ashburn, Va., deliver food donations from the council’s monthly food drive to Loudoun Regional Food Pantry. The council has held monthly food drives for more than 10 years and collected a record 8,700 pounds of food in November. (Photo by Matthew Barrick)

Serving Hope

Knights from St. Agnes Council 16817 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, prepare dinner plates for people in need at Hope Cottage, a local soup kitchen. Council members cook and serve meals there four times a year, providing food for about 70 people during their most recent visit. (Photo by Aaron McKenzie Fraser)

Back To School Ready

A member of Blessed Hryhorij Lakota Council 17652 in Lviv, Ukraine, presents students with K of C-branded backpacks filled with school supplies. The distribution was part of the state council’s Back to School initiative, aided by the Ukraine Solidarity Fund, to assist children affected by the war. (Photo by Igor Mashtalier)

Frosting For The Front Lines

Deputy Grand Knight Ed Mattern of St. Francis of Assisi Council 12422 in West Des Moines, Iowa, prepares cinnamon rolls for the council’s chili dinner fundraiser. The event raised about $1,600 to support holiday care packages prepared by Blue Star Mothers of America for active-duty U.S. military personnel.

Baskets Of Blessings

Grand Knight Mike Abbate (back, left) of Ascension of Our Lord Council 9623 in LaPlace, La., and students from St. Charles Catholic High School gather behind a trailer filled with Thanksgiving food baskets. The council distributed 50 baskets — including canned food, household essentials and more — to families in need and homebound community members. The council has organized this project for about 40 years.

Fueling Opportunity

Deputy Grand Knight Johnny Klaschen (holding check, right) and other members of Iowa Great Lakes Council 5043 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, present a $500 check to Jason Petersen, outreach specialist at Upper Des Moines Opportunity, a local food pantry.

Driving Out Hunger

Knights from Edwardsville (Ill.) Council 1143 and family members present a $4,000 check to members of the board of directors of Glen-Ed Pantry. The council organized a food and household item drive for the pantry at St. Boniface Catholic Church, collecting more than 1,100 pounds of items. This drive was in addition to the two that the Knights usually hold each year.

Christ At The Center

Grand Knight Barry Nicholls (right), Father Titus Egbueh, pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish and council chaplain, and Bob Williamson of Canon John Burke Council 6217 in Nepean, Ontario, sell Christmas cards at the parish’s Christmas craft bazaar. The Knights participated in the Keep Christ in Christmas program by selling Christmas cards produced by the Order, sponsoring a poster contest at the parish school and displaying a Nativity scene outside the church.

50,000 Meals

Past Grand Knight Carl Williams Jr. (center) and District Deputy Steve Merschen (right) of John Paul the Great Council 486 in Middletown, N.Y., deliver pallets of prepackaged meals to James Banville (left), district deputy and financial secretary of Monroe Council 2079, and a parishioner at Sacred Heart Church’s food pantry. Knights from Council 486 coordinated the delivery of 50,400 meals — provided by an anonymous donor — to food pantries at four local parishes.

Season’s Greetings

Grand Knight Richard DeAngelis (third from left) and members of Coeur de Leon Council 87 in Framingham, Mass., gather around one of the council’s Keep Christ in Christmas signs after installing it at St. George Catholic Church. For several years, the council has installed these signs at four local Catholic churches at the start of Advent, keeping them displayed until the week after the Epiphany.

International Collaboration

Knights from Magallanes (Mindanao) Council 7885 distribute bags of rice to families in need at Nuestra Señora del Rosario Parish. The council collaborated with Marian Council 5748 in Manchester, N.H., which raised $2,500 to provide rice, canned goods and noodles to about 230 families in need.

A Jolly Morning

Deputy Grand Knight Alejandro Botero (left) and Grand Knight John Meyer (right) of Calvert Council 792 in La Salle, Ill., gather around Santa during the council’s Breakfast with Santa event. More than 150 community members enjoyed a free pancake and sausage breakfast and a chance to meet Santa.

Mobility Assistance

Members of Msgr. John C. Seidenschwang Council 11836 in Garden City, N.Y., gather around Larry Marquino, a brother Knight who has used a wheelchair since a skiing accident, at St. Anne Parish. Council 11836 donated $25,000 to assist Marquino with medical expenses and home modifications to accommodate his mobility needs.

Season Of Giving

Knights from Pius XII Council 4925 in Monroeville, Pa., gather outside Christ the Divine Parish Hall to distribute turkeys, milk and butter to families in need of a Christmas dinner. The council has organized this project for more than 55 years, preparing and distributing 90 food baskets in 2025.

Filling Stockings, Sharing Joy

Members of Marquette Council 588 in Sparta, N.J., solicit donations during a Stuff the Stocking event sponsored by the council and Our Lady of the Lake Parish’s youth ministry group at Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School. Fifty stockings were collected and packaged with winter essentials and small gifts for people experiencing homelessness in the Diocese of Paterson. The drive was one part of the council’s Keep Christ in Christmas campaign, which also included decorating parishes for Christmas, donating a Christmas tree and hosting a parish tree-lighting event.

Signs Of The Season

Dick Schneider (left) and Bob Caulkins of Our Lady of the Genesee Council 4812 in Rochester, N.Y., stand next to their council’s Keep Christ in Christmas sign after installing it in front of Guardian Angels Catholic Church. The council installed three similar signs, which remained on display until the first week of January, throughout the church property.

Boxing Care

Gary Frank of Holy Redeemer Council 12899 in Vancouver, Wash., seals up a box of food donations for Clark County Food Bank. Knights and their family members volunteered at one of several drop-off locations during a citywide food drive, unloading more than 6,000 pounds of food donations from cars and boxing up the food for delivery to the food bank.

Fighting Hunger Together

Knights from St. Mary’s Stony Hill Council 14675 in Watchung, N.J., and Msgr. William Benwell (third from left), pastor of St. Mary Parish and council chaplain, present a check for $15,600 to Steve Katz (middle, blue shirt), executive director of Food Bank Network, and office manager Paulette Adam. Since November 2021, the council has donated $50,000 to the food bank.

Meals And Mentorship

Paul Hopwood of Bishop O’Dowd Council 3474 in Campbell, Calif., speaks with college students from San José State University. Knights prepared and served more than 50 meals for students and FOCUS missionaries after Mass and spoke with the college men about their studies, future plans and the Knights of Columbus.

Inspired Artwork

Members of Father John LaFarge, S.J. Council 4012 in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., stand with winners of the council’s Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest at St. Patrick’s School. Winners and runners-up in each grade K-8 received certificates and gift cards. This marked the first time that students from St. Mary’s Academy also participated, and more than 70 entries were received.

A Merry Morning

Past Grand Knight Bill Hewitt of Aldo J. Zazzi Council 6992 in Kingsport, Tenn., dressed as Santa, takes a photo with students from St. Dominic School during the annual Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the council and the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization. The event drew about 150 people, who enjoyed a pancake breakfast, crafts and a visit with Santa.

Faith On Display

Grand Knight Bob Bush and Joe O’Connor of St. Thomas Council 1347 in Hobart, Ind., gather behind a Nativity scene they installed at the city’s Festival Park. The Knights collaborated with the city’s park district to have the sign displayed for just over a month as part of the council’s Keep Christ in Christmas campaign.

Serving Together

Knights from Perez Council 1176 in Lockport, Ill., gather with student volunteers from Lincoln-Way Central High School during the council’s annual Breakfast with Santa at St. Dennis Parish. The council has sponsored this event for more than 10 years, with about 100 parishioners attending the 2025 breakfast. More than $300 was raised for the council’s annual winter coat drive, which collected more than 50 coats and other winter clothing items that were distributed to people in need by Daybreak Shelter and the parish’s women’s group.

Helping Hands

Knights from Mother Seton Council 5427 in Washington Township, N.J., gather outside Helping Hand Food Pantry after delivering donations from the council’s annual winter food drive. The council collected about 200 bags of food and more than $2,000, which were donated to Helping Hand and Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish’s food pantry. The council has organized summer and winter food drives since 1963.

Faithful Patriotism

Grand Knight William Whitmire (left) and Carl Nehlig of James D. Hart Council 9673 in Biloxi, Miss., present scholarships to winners of the council’s annual essay contest. Students from St. Patrick High School wrote about patriotism and what it means to be a good Catholic, and the three winners received scholarships totaling $1,100 to purchase books and other school supplies.

Making Spirits Bright

Members of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Council 16272 in Malolos, Luzon North, deliver bags of food to a woman for her family’s Christmas celebration. The council spent 8,225 PHP (about $140) to give bags of food — containing rice, canned goods, noodles and more — to 20 families in need.

Billboard For Christ

Knights from Sacred Heart of Mary Council 7622 in Jermyn, Pa., stand in front of a Keep Christ in Christmas billboard at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Eynon-Jermyn Road. The council has sponsored the billboard for more than 20 years, displaying it annually for more than a month during the Christmas season.

Holiday Helpers

Members of Francis Cardinal Brennan Council 618 in Shenandoah, Pa., display donations collected during the council’s annual Christmas food drive. More than 500 pounds of turkey, canned goods, bread and more were given to 25 families in need identified by the Shenandoah Valley School District.

Making Wishes A Reality

Grand Knight Tom Berry of South Plainfield (N.J.) Council 6203 presents a $5,000 check to Gabby Heverin, event associate for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. The council donated $4,000 — proceeds from its annual trivia night fundraiser — with the remainder coming from the Church of the Sacred Heart’s Social Concerns Ministry and a private donor.

Student Success

Members of St. Michael the Archangel Council 15458 in Canton, Ohio, present a box of chips, an anti-choking LifeVac kit and a $2,000 check to Principal Claire Gatti (right) and nurse Michelle Diaz of St. Michael the Archangel School. The proceeds provided financial support to students in need. The snacks, which the council has provided periodically for more than two years, are given to students who do not have one for the day.

Serving The Community

Knights from St. Joseph Council 12941 in Biddeford, Maine, prepare food for the council’s free community Thanksgiving dinner. About 900 dinners were served and delivered to people in need. Leftover food was donated to Saco Meals Program and Seeds of Hope, a homeless shelter.

Nativity On Parade

Knights from Corpus Christi Council 12830 in Wheeling, W.Va., construct a float for the city’s Christmas parade. The Knights have undertaken the project for several years, and this year’s theme was Keep Christ in Christmas. The float featured a live Nativity scene with students from Corpus Christi School.

Roof Restored

Knights from Pope John XXIII Council 5788 in Melfort, Saskatchewan, and their family members spent a week replacing the 25-year-old roof at Melfort Food Bank. The council spent more than CA$6,000 to cover the project. The Knights have supported the food bank since 2001, with members preparing weekly food baskets and helping with maintenance at the building as needed.

200 Families Served

More than 100 volunteers from St. Joseph Council 4599 in Marietta, Ga., and St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul packed 200 Thanksgiving food boxes to distribute to families in need in the area. More than 8 tons of food were donated by parishioners and purchased through the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Yearly Drive, Lasting Impact

St. John the Baptist Council 14898 in Longmont, Colo., organized a food drive at local grocery stores to support St. John the Baptist Food Bank, collecting nearly 10,000 pounds of food and more than $1,500 in cash donations. Since 2013, the council’s drives have generated nearly 73,000 pounds of food and $13,000 for the food bank.

Bountiful Harvest

Father Bach–Brother Angel de Santa Cruz Council 14139 in Tucson, Ariz., organized its annual Thanksgiving food drive at Santa Cruz Catholic Church. The Knights worked with church groups and volunteers to help 50 local families in need receive Thanksgiving meals. The council has sponsored this drive for the past six years, collecting about 1,000 pounds of turkey, pie, canned and boxed food and more in 2025.

Projecting Faith

Regina Coeli Council 423 in New York City donated $850 to cover the installation of a new projector at the parish hall of the Shrine and Parish Church of the Holy Innocents. The projector is used for parish events — such as lectures and family movie nights — throughout the year.

Meals For Moms

Temple (Texas) Council 3444 donated food to provide more than 40 Thanksgiving dinners to residents of Our Lady of the Angels Maternity Shelter. The Knights have been providing this service for about 25 years.

‘Deck The Highway’

For the 10th year, Father Jacob Post Council 14464 in Bath, Pa., sponsored a Keep Christ in Christmas billboard along Route 512 North. The sign was displayed throughout December.

Feeding Families Together

Knights from Potomac Council 9259 in Triangle, Va., and Father Capodanno Council 11958 in Quantico and their family members assembled and delivered more than 50 boxes of food to local families in need for Christmas through the Food for Families program. The food was purchased by Council 9259, with donations from Knights and parishioners. Both councils have helped with this project for the past 35 years.

Victory Dinner

Immaculate Conception Council 14962 in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored a pizza dinner at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church to celebrate three Bishop Watterson High School state championship teams: girls cross country, boys soccer and football. Each athlete received a K of C rosary from the council.

Thanksgiving Served

Members of Father Joseph Boehr Council 4753 in Tiverton, R.I., worked with St. Theresa Parish and Greater Fall River Food Pantry to prepare and serve more than 150 meals on Thanksgiving at the parish hall. Past Grand Knight Steve Mello and his wife have been lead organizers of this event for the past 10 years.

Santa’s Feast

Bayou des Glaises Council 2972 in Moreauville, La., hosted a Breakfast with Santa at Sacred Heart Catholic School for about 150 parishioners. Guests enjoyed pancakes, sausage and a visit with Santa.

Meals For Miles

St. Anne Council 10221 in Gorham, Maine, donated more than $8,100 to four local food pantries: Standish Food Pantry, Buxton Community Cupboard, Buxton Food Co-op and Gorham Food Pantry. The proceeds, which came from the council’s 5K run, were divided evenly among the pantries. Nearly 80 runners participated.

Holiday Hope

Holy Infant Council 10794 in Ballwin, Mo., donated $2,000 and five hams for families in need to the food pantry operated by St. Wenceslaus Church in St. Louis. The council also raised more than $1,200 for charity by selling hams, turkeys and other goods at Holy Infant Church.

Casting Out Hunger

Bishop Ruocco Council 9275 in Chelmsford, Mass., donated more than 1,600 cans of tuna and $3,000 in gift cards to Lazarus House Ministries, a nonprofit in Lawrence that serves families experiencing poverty, homelessness or food insecurity.

Raising The Steaks

Napoleon (Ohio) Council 1344 organized a steak dinner fundraiser at St. Augustine Parish, raising nearly $1,800 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The council has supported the organization for more than 20 years, donating more than 240 cases of food in that time from member donations and its annual Lenten food drive.

A Merry Gesture

Tomas Tenorio Council 10835 in Moriarty, N.M., donated more than $1,000 to the local Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference. The donation was used to provide $50 Christmas food vouchers to families in need to help offset paused government assistance.

Community

Harvesting for Charity

Knights from Hernando de Soto Council 7120 in Southaven, Miss., tend the council’s pumpkin patch, which raises approximately $3,000 annually. The proceeds support local charities such as Sacred Heart Southern Missions, which provides food, shelter and clothing for families in need. (Photo by Brad Vest)

Spooky Fun

Eric Long of Archbishop John L. May Council 11480 in Enterprise, Ala., hands out candy during the Enterprise Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Spooky in the Park event. The council participated in the event for the second consecutive year, giving candy to more than 3,000 attendees.

Rest for Kids

Knights from Immaculate Heart of Mary Council 9270 in Riverview, New Brunswick, prepare wood for a Sleep in Heavenly Peace build event in Moncton. More than 30 Knights and family members helped construct 15 beds that were distributed to local families in need. (Photo by Dale Preston)

Aid for Families

Members of Fray Alonso Briones Council 2419 in Chihuahua, Mexico Northwest, deliver food, clothing and supplies to Edyfica, a nonprofit that provides education, skills training and other support to people in need. The council’s donations were distributed to families affected by rains in Vistas Cerro Grande and nearby areas.

Goal Time

José Silva of St. Margaret of Scotland Council 17202 in Foley, Ala., scores participants during a Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge at St. Benedict Catholic School in Elberta. Students from several area schools participated in the event. (Photo by Dan Anderson)

Painting Peace

Nazar Bachynskyi of Patriarch Josyf Slipyj Council 18687 in Velyka Berezovytsia, Ukraine, assists a young boy with an art activity during a Kinder Mobile event. The Knights of Columbus has partnered with the Knights of Malta to support Kinder Mobile, which travels throughout Ukraine to offer psychological and emotional support to children in war-torn areas through art and games. (Photo by Andrii Gorb)

Holiday Heroes

Officers from the Woonsocket Police Department accept toy donations from a family during the annual toy drive hosted by the department in collaboration with Woonsocket (R.I.) Council 113. Organized since 2009, the drive honors Ron Auger, a police dispatcher and son of a Knight, who died that year. The 2025 campaign collected 1,500 toys for 300 local children. (Photo by Bryce Vickmark)

Members of St. Philip the Apostle Council 17028 pack some of the 250 Boxes of Joy collected from council members and parishioners of St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 7. (Photo by Michael Miville)

Boxing Joy to the World

Members of St. Philip the Apostle Council 17028 pack some of the 250 Boxes of Joy collected from the council and parishioners of St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Lancaster, Pa. The council has participated in Cross Catholic Outreach’s Box of Joy initiative for the past five years, contributing about 1,100 boxes. (Photo by Michael Miville)

Dragon Boat Race

Knights and other members of the dragon boat team sponsored by Michael O’Connor Council 5026 in Beaufort, S.C., paddle during the annual DragonBoat Beaufort race — a community event that raises money for cancer patients in Beaufort County. Council 5026’s squad raised the second-highest amount of any team, totaling more than $11,600 of the $94,500 raised. (Photo by Sam Wolfe)

Families Stay Warm

Past State Deputy Richard Doucette (center) and Camille Gallant of Louis Herbert Council 6468 in Moncton, New Brunswick, along with Mary Doucette, president of the council’s associated women’s group, display winter jackets purchased through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program. This past winter season, more than 50 coats and 20 scarves, gloves, winter boots and other items were given to Moncton Headstart for distribution to families in need.

Home Accessibility Project

Members of St. Patrick White Lake (Mich.) Council 13319 and Dr. Thomas A. Dooley Council 5492 in Livonia, Mich., gather around Jim Chamberlain, a member of Council 13319 and U.S. Navy veteran, in his home. The Knights installed a ramp and threshold aids to make Jim’s home fully accessible after an illness left him dependent on a wheelchair. Council 13319 spent $600 on materials for the project.

Keeping Students Cozy

Members of Sacred Heart of Mary Council 7622 in Jermyn, Pa., and St. Padre Pio Assembly 2768 hold coats with Kevin Sullivan (second from right), principal of Lakeland Elementary School – Mayfield Campus, at the school. The Knights donated nearly 50 coats through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program to the school and Catholic Social Services in Carbondale.

Scholastic Coats

Knights from St. Christopher Council 4788 in Edmonton, Alberta, present a coat to Michelle Wilson, principal of St. Alphonsus Catholic School. The council donated 120 coats through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program to five inner-city Catholic elementary schools. The Knights have participated in the program for the past 10 years, donating more than 1,000 coats to children in need.

Fairways Drive Support To Firefighters

Members of St. Maximilian Kolbe Council 9058 in East Hampstead, N.H., present a $10,000 check — proceeds from the council’s 23rd annual charity golf tournament — to members of Atkinson’s and Hampstead’s firefighters associations at the Atkinson Fire Department. Both towns’ fire departments received $5,000 to help purchase lifesaving equipment. The golf tournament raised an additional $13,000 for other charities supported by the council.

Veterans Served

Knights from Msgr. Luckey Assembly 288 in Manhattan, Kan., gather before cooking and serving food at the assembly’s annual Veterans Day Breakfast. More than 250 veterans and community members attended the event, which the assembly has sponsored for more than 15 years.

Hunters Night Out

Members of Bishop Louis J. Reicher Council 9151 in Wimberley, Texas, serve guests at their annual Hunters Night Out fundraiser. More than 1,200 people attended, raising more than $75,000 for 20 local charities and organizations, including Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and TruChoice Pregnancy Resource Center. Since 2003, the fundraiser has raised more than $1.7 million.

Family Care

Charlie Allen (left), lecturer of St. Joseph the Worker Council 13356 in Victoria, British Columbia, gathers with an immigrant family from Barbados after presenting them with new jackets during the council’s coat distribution. The council worked with the local Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference and the Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria to distribute nearly 300 coats — including nearly 100 purchased through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program — to families in need.

Leveling the Way

Knights from South Plainfield (N.J.) Council 6203 stand behind a handicap ramp they installed at the home of a brother Knight’s daughter. Since 2008, the Knights have installed 25 ramps and automatic lifts for community members in need.

Double the Impact

Grand Knight Jeff Meeh of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Council 4282 in Nazareth, Pa., and Kathi Morris of Holy Family Parish hold winter jackets during the council’s Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids distribution. The council donated nearly 100 coats to children and families in need through the parish’s Kids Clothing Closet. The council spent $1,250 to purchase four boxes of coats, and the Pennsylvania State Council matched the donation with four additional boxes.

Christmas Float

Matt Sennett (left) and Connor Graff of Bel Air Council 4714 in Forest Hill, Md., lead a K of C float during the annual Christmas parade in Bel Air. Knights from Council 4714 and Havre de Grace Council 2002 in Aberdeen participated in the parade, which drew more than 20,000 attendees. Knights also distributed recruitment materials at a tree-lighting event in Shamrock Park following the parade.

Holiday Cheer

Members of Father Harold M. Wren Council 3963 in Tewksbury, Mass., including brother Knight Paul Hayes dressed as Santa Claus, gather at the New England Pediatric Care Center in North Billerica. The Knights delivered socks to more than 35 patients and candy canes to staff members.

Past Grand Knight Soulith Saysanavong (right) of St. Peter Chanel Council 13217 in Roswell, Ga., repairs an accessible walkway at InCommunity’s Unlimited Possibilities Center, which supports people with developmental disabilities and their families. As part of the council’s Helping Hands program, Knights held a workday to repair the walkway, trim tree branches and restore a bocce court.

Helping Hands

Past Grand Knight Soulith Saysanavong of St. Peter Chanel Council 13217 in Roswell, Ga., repairs an accessible walkway at InCommunity’s Unlimited Possibilities Center, which supports people with developmental disabilities and their families. As part of the council’s Helping Hands program, Knights held a workday to repair the walkway, trim tree branches and restore a bocce court.

Beary Merry Giving

Past Grand Knight Philip Morrow (left) and Gary Kluver of Onawa-Blencoe (Iowa) Council 6249 hold a stuffed bear with Amy Johnston, director of West Central Community Action’s Monona County office, during the council’s toy drive. The council collected new toys, food, clothing and cash donations for West Central Outreach, which assists families in need. The council has organized the drive for more than 30 years, benefitting nearly 80 families in 2025.

Cold Weather, Warmer Hearts

Grand Knight Jed Skogerboe (right) of Iowa Great Lakes Council 5043 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, and Past Grand Knight Rob Waterhouse, a field agent based in Spirit Lake, present a $300 check to Principal Jessica Vancura of Spirit Lake Elementary School. The proceeds were used to purchase winter clothing for students in need. The council also distributed 25 coats at Terril Elementary School through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program.

Joy in Every Toy

Knights from St. Matthew Council 14360 in Norwalk, Conn., display toys at Norwalk Toys for Tots’ warehouse after dropping off donations. The council collected about 100 toys during a drive at St. Matthew Parish, and Knights also helped pick up donations from more than 100 collection sites around the area.

Dreams Delivered

Members of Father O’Byrne Council 3574 in Jacksonville, N.C., and Father Aloysius H. Schmitt Council 13220 in Camp Lejeune construct a bed during a Sleep in Heavenly Peace build at Infant of Prague Catholic Church. Over one week, Knights helped build 46 beds, which were delivered with mattresses, sheets, pillows and blankets to families in need. In the past three years, Council 3574 has helped build and distribute more than 300 beds with SHP.

Student Support

Lawrence Kuchenreuther, a member of West Allis (Wis.) Council 3095, and Tarrynce Robinson, superintendent of West Allis–West Milwaukee Schools, present Pershing Elementary School students with new coats from the council’s Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program. The council donated 450 coats to the school, local parishes and other charitable organizations in the area. Over the past three years, the council has distributed about 1,500 coats through the program.

Wreaths Honor Service

Bruce Hutchison, faithful purser of Father Henry Tevlin Assembly 2108 and a U.S. Army veteran, places a wreath honoring the Army at Forest Hills Cemetery in Rock Hill, S.C., while members of Assembly 2108 and St. Michael the Archangel Assembly 3696 in Lake Wylie stand at attention. For the past three years, the assemblies have worked with Wreaths Across America to organize an annual wreath-laying ceremony. Knights and other volunteers placed more than 140 wreaths on veterans’ graves.

Headin’ Home

Grand Knight Dino Quintero (center) and members of Bishop Ernest J. Primeau Council 10896 in Merrimack, N.H., stand on the warning track at Fenway Park during the 2025 Run to Home Base charity run and walk, which supports healthcare programs for veterans. Organized by the Home Base Program, the event has received more than $13,000 from the council over the past three years.

Merry Tunes

Members of St. Augustine Council 9714 in South San Francisco, Calif., sing Christmas carols to residents at Stella Day Program, an assisted-living home. The Knights visited for about four hours, giving gifts, playing games and providing lunch to residents.

Classroom Gifts

Knights from St. Mary Magdalen Council 16223 in Kentwood, Mich., gather with students and staff at San Juan Diego Academy after delivering several boxes of toys. The council held a drive at St. Mary Magdalen Parish that collected about 400 toys valued at $6,120 for children at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.

Grand Knight James Bottone (third from right) and other members of St. Patrick of Arcola Council 13971 in Fort Wayne, Ind., present a $2,500 check to Tracey Barr, director of veteran outreach at Shepherd’s House, a faith-based recovery program for veterans experiencing homelessness. The Knights have supported the organization for the past seven years.

Shepherding Help

Grand Knight James Bottone (holding check) and other members of St. Patrick of Arcola Council 13971 in Fort Wayne, Ind., present a $2,500 check to Tracey Barr, director of veteran outreach at Shepherd’s House, a faith-based recovery program for veterans experiencing homelessness. The Knights have supported the organization for the past seven years.

Transporting Hope

Members of Good Shepherd Council 9076 in San Diego stand with Father John Phan, parochial vicar of Good Shepherd Parish and council chaplain, after loading a truck with more than 2,000 pounds of clothing and hygiene products. The items were collected during the council’s drive for Father Joe’s Villages, a nonprofit that provides services for people experiencing homelessness.

Jubilee Knights Deliver Joy

Knights from Jubilee Council 3294 in Flemington, N.J., gather behind bags of wrapped toys collected during the council’s annual Christmas toy drive at St. Magdalen Parish. More than 140 children from nearly 90 families received toys this year through Hope House, which serves families in need. The council has sponsored the event for more than 25 years.

Community Feast

Members of Father John Crowley Council 3199 in Ridgecrest, Calif., and volunteers gather in St. Ann Parish’s kitchen on Christmas morning to prepare food for the council’s annual Christmas community dinner. Nearly 500 meals of turkey, ham and side dishes were served and delivered free of charge. About 15 Knights helped prepare, cook, serve and deliver the food.

Concessions for Charity

Knights from St. Mary’s Council 11878 in Pensacola, Fla., work a concession stand during an event at the Pensacola Bay Center. The council has manned the stand for about 20 years, raising $52,300 for its programs — including ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) and Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) — in 2025. Recently, the council donated more than $5,000 to Alpha Center, Inc., a pregnancy resource center, which received an additional $400 from the Supreme Council through ASAP.

Comfort in Every Pair

Financial Secretary Mark Hackert of St. Benedict Cathedral Council 7544 in Evansville, Ind., delivers donated pairs of new underwear to Katie Grunow, executive director at Evansville Christian Life Center. The council’s drive at St. Benedict Cathedral collected more than 700 pairs of underwear for distribution through the center’s clothing bank.

Wrapped in Warmth

Past Grand Knight Bill Shustowski Jr. of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Council 11680 in New Port Richey, Fla., presents coats to Leona Wells, a managing director at Metropolitan Ministries East Pasco. The council spent nearly $8,000 to purchase more than 500 coats through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program, which the Supreme Council matched, resulting in more than 1,000 jackets distributed in 2025. The coats were distributed to children in foster care in Pasco County, including at local schools.

Honoring Bravery

Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100 in Norwalk, Conn., partnered with American Legion Post 12 to organize a veterans appreciation dinner at the post’s facility. The Knights provided a color guard for the event and prepared and served dinner to 130 guests.

Italian Heritage Festival

Members of St. Vincent Pallotti Council 14535, St. Joseph Assembly 3502 and the Maryland State Council supported the annual Italian Heritage Festival in Towson, providing a color guard for the opening ceremonies. State Deputy Anthony Salvemini was the event’s keynote speaker. Proceeds from the festival benefited local charities.

Thanking Heroes

Escalante Council 1136 in Orem, Utah, organized its annual veterans and first responders appreciation event at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Knights served nearly 200 meals to veterans, first responders and their family members, and presented dog tags to guests in acknowledgment of their service. The event raised more than $1,400 for the council’s church mortgage fund and other programs.

Sweet Deliveries

Members of St. Francis of Assisi Assembly 3552 in Raleigh, N.C., deliver doughnuts donated by a local shop to nonprofits in the area six days a week. Organizations served include Salvation Army of Wake County, Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen and The Women’s Center of Wake County, which provides housing for women experiencing homelessness.

Veteran Luncheon

St. Louis (Mo.) Council 453 helped sponsor the annual South City Veterans Day Luncheon. The council contributed $250 to support the event, and Knights waited tables and greeted veterans at the door. The Knights have helped with the event for the past 15 years.

Disaster Response

San Salvador Council 1 and Hon. W. Patrick Donlin Assembly 2459 in New Haven, Conn., each donated $500 to St. James Council 8947 in Cebu, Visayas, to support relief efforts following Typhoon Tino, which caused more than 250 deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands. The proceeds helped provide food and supplies for about 250 families.

Korean War Tribute

Christopher Columbus Assembly 2272 in Edgemere, Md., organized a ceremony honoring Korean War veterans that included the presentation of colors, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, the U.S. national anthem, a wreath-laying and Benediction.

Aid for Ukraine

St. Nicholas Byzantine Ukrainian Council 7659 in Calgary, Alberta, worked with St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish to donate CA$11,000 to K of C relief efforts in Ukraine. Knights in Ukraine used the proceeds to purchase food, clothing and gifts, which were then shipped to councils in five regions of the country. Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate distributed gifts sent to their convents to about 150 orphans and children in need.

Wheeling in Worship

Knights from Father John S. Nelligan Council 5730 in Scotch Plains, N.J., and Father Francis Koch Council 6343 in West Milford, N.J., assist disabled veterans in attending Mass on the first Sunday of every month at Lyons VA Medical Center. The Knights push the veterans in wheelchairs to the cafeteria for Mass and back to their rooms afterward.

Tree-mendous Help

Parishioners of St. Edward the Confessor Parish could not leave their home after heavy winds caused a tree to fall in front of it. In response to a call from Grand Knight Jerry Burns, Knights from Twin Falls (Idaho) Council 1416 spent Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 removing more than 6,700 pounds of the tree in eight hours.

Pajama Party for Veterans

St. Isaac Jogues Assembly 649 in Fairfield, N.J., and the youth group at St. Peter Church organized their annual pajama drive for patients at the East Orange and Lyons VA medical centers. The drive raised more than $12,500 to purchase more than 500 pairs of pajamas.

Volunteer Fuel

Members of Thomas P. Shields Assembly 2370 in Harker Heights, Texas, served food and drinks to more than 2,000 volunteers who helped lay about 18,000 wreaths during Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery’s wreath-laying ceremony. The assembly provided more than 280 breakfast burritos, 15 gallons of hot chocolate and 25 gallons of coffee and collected a $300 freewill donation to support future wreath-laying events.

Charity’s Helpers

Allouez Council 658 in Rock Island, Ill., helped raise more than $1,500 for the Salvation Army, including a $250 donation from the council.

Hospital Helpers

Pro Patria Council 751 in New York City raised more than $7,100 for Calvary Hospital. The council has supported the hospital for more than 40 years, with donations totaling over $62,000.

Yuletide Visits

Knights from Father Jeremiah O’Callaghan Council 3659 in Inver Grove, Minn., visited four local nursing homes at Christmas with a Knight dressed as Santa — a 30-year tradition. During the visits, Knights gave apples and chocolate to residents and serenaded them with Christmas carols.

On Target

All Saints Council 12780 in Turlock, Calif., hosted its annual trap shoot contest at Waterford Sportsman’s Park. More than 50 people participated, raising $6,000 for All Saints University Parish and community programs, including Turlock Health and Pregnancy Center, Community Continuum College and Community Outreach.

Reboot Recycling

Members of Tabernacle (N.J.) Council 8733 helped a women’s group at Holy Eucharist Parish organize its e-waste collection, which brought in more than 3 tons of televisions, computer equipment, microwaves and other items.

Serving Those Who Served

Knights from St. Francis of Assisi Assembly 3552 in Raleigh, N.C., served more than 110 veterans and guests during the assembly’s annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. The event included the playing of anthems from different military branches, a guest speaker and a ceremony honoring each veteran for his or her service. Members of St. Luke the Evangelist Council 12455 helped prepare food for the breakfast.

Bundled Up in Beatrice

Beatrice (Neb.) Council 1723 organized a Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids distribution. Knights handed out 300 coats to children and their families and distributed another 200 to schools, pregnancy resource centers and foster care homes in the area.

Black Friday Giving

The Texas State Council organized two Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids distribution events in the Archdiocese of San Antonio on Black Friday. The effort involved 20 councils and provided more than 2,000 coats to people in need.

Life

Bleeding for a Cause

Past Grand Knight Alvin Destreza of St. Francis Xavier Council 5937 in Nasugbu, Luzon South, donates blood during the council’s quarterly blood drive last fall. Held in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, the drive yielded more than 50 units of blood, bringing the council’s annual total to 328.

Love Them Both

Fourth Degree Knights from Father J.A. Nieuwland Assembly 242 in South Bend, Ind., join community members in front of a new pro-life mural at the Voices for Life office building. Father Jason Freiburger, pastor of St. Monica Church in Mishawaka and a member of the assembly, blessed the mural during a dedication ceremony for which the assembly provided an honor guard. (Photo by Josef Samuel)

Vital Signs

Grand Knight Frederick Bedell Jr. (second from right) of St. Anastasia Council 5911 in Little Neck, N.Y., stands with volunteers and blood donors during the council’s blood drive at St. Anastasia Parish. Nearly 60 pints of blood were collected.

Small Change, Big Impact

Grand Knight Steven Kolenda (center) and Financial Secretary Jason Bargenquast of Sacred Heart of Jesus Council 13641 in Grand Rapids, Mich., present a $2,900 check — proceeds from the council’s annual Baby Bottle Boomerang — and coats to Paula Veneklase, director of HELP Pregnancy Aid. The council donated two cases of coats through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program. An additional $400 donation was made by the Supreme Council through the ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) program.

Knights for Life

Members of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Council 12592 in Hainesport, N.J., gather behind a “Jesus, I trust in You” sign outside an abortion clinic in Cherry Hill during a 40 Days for Life vigil. Knights from 15 councils across the Camden and Trenton dioceses participated in the 40-day campaign, including a dedicated hour together every Saturday morning.

Pro-life Prayers

James Roche of Rev. P.N. Lynch Assembly 1071 and John Kenny of St. Finbar Council 17760 in Charleston, S.C., stand beside a fountain at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist dedicated to children lost to miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion. Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune of Charleston blessed the fountain, which was funded, designed and installed by Knights.

Investing in Abilities

Knights from Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena Council 14397 in Allentown, Pa., present a donation of nearly $1,900 to Mark Napierkowski, development director at Mercy School for Special Learning, and students. The council has supported the school since 2018, with donations totaling more than $7,100.

Empowering Gifts

Members of Iowa Great Lakes Council 5043 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, present a $2,500 check — raised from the council’s annual fund drive for people with disabilities — to Special Olympics coach Paula Gomez and Special Olympics athletes. An additional $2,500 was given to Hope Haven, an organization that provides services for people with disabilities.

Serving Up Charity

Members of St. Leonard Council 11752 in Ottawa, Ontario, serve food during the council’s pro-life fundraiser dinner at St. Leonard Parish Hall. About 65 people attended and raised more than $1,700, which was divided among five pro-life organizations. Through the ASAP program, the Supreme Council gave an additional $300 to Miriam Centre, a pregnancy resource center, and $100 to the Sisters of Life.

Life’s Safe Haven

Knights from Our Lady of Sorrows Council 12149 in Valparaiso, Ind., and staff members from the South Haven Fire Department stand beside a newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box at the fire station. Father Paul Quanz, pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, blessed the baby box during a dedication ceremony. The council donated $15,500 to fund the baby box.

Supportive Steps

Grand Knight Paul Tavana (right) and other members of Dexter (Mich.) Council 2959 staff a table with pro-life resources at the Walk for Life organized by Family Life Services of Washtenaw County at Montibeller Park. The council has supported the event for the past three years and donated more than $7,700 to the pregnancy resource center.

Santa’s Helpers

Grand Knight Terry Cornell of St. Michael the Archangel, Patron of Police Council 12173 in Chicago, dressed as Santa, poses for a picture with a student at Blair Early Childhood Center, a school for children with disabilities. Knights and volunteers from other community organizations visited the school to distribute toys to about 125 students.

Purposeful Pierogi

Members of Father John Rocus Council 7891 in Brighton, Mich., package homemade pierogi at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The council’s fundraiser raised $1,000 for the Pregnancy Help Clinic in Brighton, and an additional $200 was donated by the Supreme Council through the ASAP program.

United Front

Knights from Mansfield (Ohio) Council 687, Joseph Scholl Council 4448 and Walt Keppler Council 8357 present a check for more than $45,000 to Amy Kahl (right), executive director, and staff members from Richland Pregnancy Services in Mansfield. Half of the donation was raised by the councils, with the remaining half provided by the Supreme Council through the Ultrasound Initiative.

‘Game On’ for Giving

Grand Knight Ed Brosh (second from left) of St. Teresa of Calcutta Council 12036 in Charles Town, W.Va., presents a donation of $600 — proceeds from the council’s fund drive for people with disabilities — to athletes and volunteers from Special Olympics of the Eastern Panhandle. The council raised $2,500 through its annual fundraiser, supporting Special Olympics, Jefferson County Schools, Mountaineer Academy of Excellence and St. James Summer Camps. The council has organized the fundraiser for more than 20 years.

On-Par Pregnancy

Grand Knight Kevin Kennedy (right) and other officers of Columbian Council 2191 in Batavia, Ill., present $9,000 checks to Jeanna Desideri (second from left) and Julie Garofalo, executive directors of Corbella Clinic and Waterleaf Women’s Center, respectively. The council has supported both pregnancy resource centers for more than a decade; proceeds for the donation came from its golf fundraiser.

Charity Saddles Up

Grand Knight Robert Marande (left) and Deputy Grand Knight Bill Bissinger Jr. of Father Arthur J. McCann Council 2290 in Bloomsburg, Pa., present a $1,600 check to Deb Smith, founder of Eos Therapeutic Riding Center, which provides horseback activities for people with disabilities. The council has donated more than $23,000 to the organization over the past 20 years.

Rock and Raise

Father Francis J. Fee Council 7750 in Lindstrom, Minn., organized a Billy Joel and Elton John tribute concert, raising $4,300 for Holy Family Catholic Adoption Agency. The council has donated more than $7,000 to the agency over the past five years.

Diaper Donations

York Council 1530 in Dallastown, Pa., collected nearly 6,000 diapers and 9,600 wipes during its diaper and wipes drive to support Human Life Services, a pregnancy resource center. The council also purchased eight new TVs for Misericordia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and collected 2,250 pairs of socks for Mr. Sandy’s Homeless Veterans Center.

Lifesavers in Action

Since 2020, St. Albans (Vt.) Council 297 has partnered with the American Red Cross to organize more than 120 blood drives, collecting more than 3,400 units of blood. The council sponsors two to three drives each month, hosting its most recent one at American Legion Post 1 and collecting more than 33 pints.

Coins that Count

St. Agnes Council 14202 in Naples, Fla., and its women’s auxiliary group organized a baby bottle drive over two weekends at St. Agnes Catholic Church. More than $25,000 — including a $200 donation from three siblings at the parish who sold their Halloween candy — was collected to help purchase a mobile ultrasound vehicle for Community Pregnancy Center, which operates five clinics in the area.

Special Olympics Boosters

Onawa-Blencoe (Iowa) Council 6249 organized its annual fund drive for people with disabilities, raising $1,000. The proceeds were donated to Special Olympics Iowa and Trivium Life Services, a nonprofit that provides services for people with disabilities.

Double the Impact

St. John’s Council 10901 in Oxford, Miss., raised about $30,000 to help purchase an ultrasound machine for Oxford Pregnancy Center. The Supreme Council matched the council’s donation through the Ultrasound Initiative to fully fund the machine, which was later blessed by Father Mark Shoffner, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and a brother Knight.

Quarterly Care

For the past three years, Monmouth (Ill.) Council 1496 has partnered with Immaculate Conception Catholic School and ImpactLife to host quarterly blood drives at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Since then, more than 300 pints of blood have been collected, helping as many as 900 people.

Blood Drive Champions

Corpus Christi Council 12960 in Lawrence, Kan., partnered with the Community Blood Center to organize a blood drive at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, which collected more than 30 units of blood. The council has organized two drives each year for more than 10 years, collecting nearly 500 units of blood in that time.

Annual Support

St. Francis Council 8110 in Belmond, Iowa, organized its annual fund drive for people with disabilities, which raised $5,000 for several organizations, including Special Olympics Iowa and Access Inc., which provides services for people with disabilities. The council has held the fundraiser since 1974, averaging about $4,000 annually.