Columbia Archives

The archives contain stories from the past 72 months of Columbia magazine. The issues archived here differ from the print edition. If you are looking for an issue or a story that does not appear here, please contact Columbia.

2009
6/30/2009	July 2009
	The July 2009 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 Order’s expansion to Cuba and a series of articles on the role of the arts in the Church and society.
5/29/2009	June 2009
	The June 2009 issue of Columbia features the Order’s partnership with Special Olympics and its service to people with intellectual disabilities. The issue also includes a powerful pro-life speech given by Rep. Henry J. Hyde, the late Congressman and Knight, and a reflection on St. Paul by Msgr. James C. Turro. Lastly, read a preview of the 127th Supreme Convention and First International Marian Congress and Guadalupe Festival, to be hosted in Phoenix in August.
4/29/2009	May 2009
	The May 2009 issue of Columbia features a series of articles in anticipation of the Jubilee Year of the Priest, which Pope Benedict XVI announced will begin June 19. Lean how the Pontifical North American College in Rome has formed future priests for the past 150 years, and read about a number of initiatives Knights are involved with to promote priestly ministry and vocations.
4/1/2009	April 2009
	The April 2009 issue of Columbia features a series of articles on the role of the family in practicing faith and service in the modern world. It highlights Fathers for Good, the Order’s online initiative offering resources to Catholic husbands and fathers, and includes an interview about a new book, co-written by the supreme knight, exploring Pope John Paul II’s “theology of the body.” Also featured is an article about the national summit on volunteerism in New York City, which was sponsored by the Knights.
3/1/2009	March 2009
	In light of the golden jubilee of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., the March 2009 issue of Columbia recalls the long-standing tradition of support given to the shrine by the Knights of Columbus. Also featured is an article about the life and ministry of Archbishop Kazimierz Majdanski, who witnessed profound lessons of faith as a prisoner in the Dachau concentration camp during World War II.
2/1/2009	February 2009
	The February 2009 issue of Columbia features the striking history of the Knights’ work to promote racial equality, coinciding with the re-publication of The Gift of Black Folk (SquareOne) by W.E.B. DuBois, a book first commissioned and published by the Order in 1924. Also, in light of the 400th anniversary of St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to Devout Life, Father Lewis Fiorelli reflects on the timeless wisdom of this practical spiritual handbook.
1/1/2009	January 2009
	In light of the Jan. 22 anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, the January 2009 issue of Columbia features a series of articles about defending the sanctity of human life. It highlights a few of the many ways in which Knights are working tirelessly to build a culture of life, from assisting pregnant women in need to giving a voice to the voiceless in the public square. Plus, Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson discusses the essential role of the laity in renewing and evangelizing the secularized culture.
2008
11/26/2008	December 2008
	The December 2008 issue of Columbia features a serious of articles about efforts in the new evangelization. Plus, Supreme Chaplain Bishop William E. Lori reflects on the central event of human history — Jesus Christ becoming man. And the last of three essays by author Dinesh D’Souza examines the case for faith in God. Also featured are the results of a new poll, commissioned by the Knights, which reveal that most American’s disagree with the central finding of Roe v. Wade.
10/30/2008	November 2008
	This issue of Columbia explores the question of faithful citizenship and the critical importance of promoting a culture of life in the public square. Also included are a series of articles about the Holy Father’s dialogue with the world — including a reflection by Archbishop Celestino Migliore in light of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Plus: The Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family celebrates 20 years and McGivney Hall is dedicated on the campus of The Catholic University of America.
10/1/2008	October 2008
	More than 2,000 Knights and family members gathered in Quebec City, Que., Aug. 5-7 for the 126th Supreme Convention. The October issue of Columbia captures the events of the meeting and features the complete text of the supreme knight’s annual report.