Knights of Columbus Insurance: Once Again, Highest Ratings, Stable Outlook
Despite the poor economy, the Order’s insurance program has received the highest ratings from Standard & Poor's and A.M. Best for financial security.

Knights Welcome Year for Priests

In keeping with the Order's longstanding "In Solidarity With Our Priests" campaign, the Supreme Knight has called upon all Knights to actively participate in the "Year for Priests" declared by Pope Benedict XVI. The centerpiece of the Order's program for this yearlong celebration (June 19, 2009 – June 19, 2010) is a new holy card featuring a prayer for priests. For more information, visit: kofc.org/yearforpriests.

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love
In a new book, Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson and Monsignor Eduardo Chávez trace the history of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the sixteenth century to the present to discuss how her message was and continues to be an important catalyst for religious and cultural transformation, speaking to contemporary issues confronting the American continents and people today. Pre-order your copy at a discount today.

In the July Issue of Columbia
The July issue of Columbia features an interview with Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson and Msgr. Eduardo Chávez Sánchez, postulator for the cause for canonization of St. Juan Diego, in anticipation of their new book, Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love (Doubleday), as well as the international Marian Congress to take place in Phoenix this August. Additionally, read about the 100-year history of the Order’s expansion to Cuba and a series of articles on the role of the arts in the Church and society.
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State Deputies Gathered in New Haven
New and returning state deputies met at the Supreme Headquarters at the annual gathering of the Order's top leadership just prior to the beginning of the new fraternal year on July 1. View photos of the entire event, video highlights from the Supreme Knight's address, and video of the Supreme Chaplain's remarks.

Knights of Columbus Sets New Records for Annual Financial Contributions and Volunteer Service
The Knights of Columbus announced June 12 that it set new all-time records for charitable donations and volunteer service hours in 2008. Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson released the results of the Order’s annual survey in a presentation to its board of directors and state leaders, meeting at its international headquarters in New Haven.

Review the Discussion

Kick off the Year of the Priest by reviewing Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson's discussion of Priests for the Third Millennium by Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York. The book was compiled from talks that then Msgr. Dolan presented to seminarians while serving as rector of the Pontifical North American College in Rome, yet its lessons are applicable to everyone.