Pope Leo XIV to the Knights of Columbus: Be Prophets of Harmony In a special video message to the 144th Supreme Convention, Pope Leo XIV calls on Knights to actively cultivate unity, practice charity and become “prophets of harmony” in their families, parishes and communities. He also expresses his gratitude for the Order’s enduring service to those in need and imparts his Apostolic Blessing upon all Knights and their families. The Knights of Columbus receive the Holy Father’s message with gratitude and reaffirm our steadfast loyalty to him and to the Church. Vivat Jesus Papal's Greeting View Message
Pope Leo XIV to the Knights of Columbus: Be Prophets of Harmony In a special video message to the 144th Supreme Convention, Pope Leo XIV calls on Knights to actively cultivate unity, practice charity and become “prophets of harmony” in their families, parishes and communities. He also expresses his gratitude for the Order’s enduring service to those in need and imparts his Apostolic Blessing upon all Knights and their families. The Knights of Columbus receive the Holy Father’s message with gratitude and reaffirm our steadfast loyalty to him and to the Church. Vivat Jesus Papal's Greeting View Message
Awards Session - Mon., Aug. 3 Awards Session The Supreme Knight’s Awards Session recognized the hard work and dedication of our Fraternal and Agency leaders over the past year. Replay Awards Session Knights Recognizes Top-Performers and Programs Across the Order At the Convention's Awards Session, the Supreme Knight recognized groundbreaking programs, and awarded the prestigious International Family of the Year Award and Blessed McGivney McGivney Medal. Read the Release View Photos International Family of the Year The Arlinghaus Family of Clarksville, Maryland was named the 2026 International Family of the Year in recognition of their outstanding service to their Knights of Columbus council, their parish, and their dedicated advocacy for the sanctity of human life. Watch Blessed Michael McGivney Medal Fr. Bob Higgins, South CarolinaFr. Bob’s dedicated service to the Knights of Columbus, his parish, and wider community including veterans, the incarcerated, and the poor exemplifies the finest traditions of our Founder. Watch Faith Program of the Year Pilgrimage to Poland for Ukrainian Widows and OrphansSt. Demetrius Council 17293 in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, along with Brother Knights in Poland, brought peace and healing to widows and orphans of fallen soldiers through a spiritual pilgrimage. Watch Life Program of the Year Pregnancy Center RenovationBrother Felix Council 6667 in Gladstone, Michigan led the extensive renovation of Pregnancy Services of Delta County, a local pregnancy resource center, saving the center over $100,000 in costs. Watch Family Program of the Year Covenant of LoveSta. Maria Della Strada Council 8444 in Quezon City, Philippines helped 18 couples who were formerly living together or married outside of the Church receive the Sacrament of Matrimony. Watch Community Program of the Year Disaster Relief: Hospitality for FirefightersMonsignor McCarthy Council 5902 in Carbonear, Newfoundland & Labrador provided support and hospitality for 50 firefighters and volunteers during the Kingston wildfire in 2025. Watch
Liturgies Opening Mass – Tues., Aug. 4 The Opening Mass of the 144th Supreme Convention began the Convention's precedings, with Most. Rev. James R. Golka serving as principal celebrant and homilist. Replay Download the Booklet View Photos Mass During the 144th Supreme Convention – Wed., Aug. 5 Mass during the 144th Supreme Convention was a votive Mass of the Sacred Heart, with His Eminence Blase Cardinal Cupich serving as principal celebrant and Most. Rev. Bernard A. Hebda serving as homilist. Replay Download the Booklet View Photos Memorial Mass – Thurs., Aug. 6 The Memorial Mass of the 144th Supreme Convention was celebrated by Supreme Chaplain, Most. Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, who also served as homilist. Replay Download the Booklet View Photos
States Dinner - Tues., Aug. 4 States Dinner The States Dinner, held on Tuesday night of the Supreme Convention, celebrates all the states, provinces and countries where the Knights of Columbus are. Replay Download the Booklet View Photos
In Solidarity with his Holiness Pope Leo XIV View Details Celebrating the Semiquincentennial of the United States of America and its Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus View Details In Support of an Equitable Migration Policy View Details Celebrating the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen View Details Amending Section 126, Section 128 & Chapter XV of the Laws of the Knights of Columbus to Streamline Council Officer Operations View Details Amending Section 128 of the Laws of the Knights of Columbus Concerning the Election of the Office of Financial Secretary View Details Honoring Columbia Magazine View Details Commemorating the Centennial of the Cristero War View Details
