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To Know Him and To Love Him

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.

No Greater Love Debuts in Canada

Tell others about Knightline Forward this newsletter to Catholic men interested in the Knights, and let them know they can become a member for free online. You can also share your questions, feedback and story ideas by emailing knightline@kofc.org. Mother Teresa: No Greater Love, the Knights of Columbus-produced documentary about the inspiring life of St. Teresa of Calcutta, made its nationwide debut in Canada Nov. 2-3. Missionaries of Charity in Winnipeg, Manitoba, joined local Knights at a screening with some of the people they serve. For more information about streaming or purchasing the film, visit Mother Teresa: No Greater Love Film - HOME.

Grand Knight With ALS Encourages and Inspires

Because of his diagnosis with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, Tom Peterson wasn’t sure he would be able to serve two years as grand knight of St. Juan Diego Council 12175 in Seattle. However, with the support of his wife, his brother Knights and his deep faith, Peterson continues to lead his council, encouraging and inspiring those he serves.

A Gift From the Little Sisters

Since early 2020, Knights of Columbus in Maryland have been making monthly deliveries to local Little Sisters of the Poor residences, keeping them stocked with food, cleaning supplies and other essential items. When the war in Ukraine broke out in February 2022, the sisters decided they wanted to give something back. They contributed to the Order’s Ukraine Solidarity Fund, which provides humanitarian aid such as temporary shelter, food and medical supplies to those displaced by the war.

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

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. Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, who serves on the CUA Board of Trustees, addressed university president Peter Kilpatrick, Professor Walsh and other dignitaries during the installation ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Coats for Kids Comes to Poland

Knights of Columbus in Poland held the country’s first Coats for Kids event Oct. 1, during Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori’s recent visit there. With winter quickly approaching, many Ukrainian refugee children need new coats, which Archbishop Lori helped to distribute at a home for children outside Częstochowa.

Knights Support Ukrainian Orphans Displaced by War

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine last February, more than 100 children from the cities of Myrne and Melitopol were relocated to a retreat center outside Częstochowa, Poland. With financial assistance from the Knights of Columbus, the local branch of the international charitable organization Caritas now operates the center as an orphanage, offering love, safety and stability to refugee children who have lost everything. Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly visited the home and spent time with the children there during Holy Week of 2022.

In Search of Peace and Healing

In the latest episode of KnightCast, host Jonathan Reyes speaks with guests about the annual K of C College Councils Conference, fostering faith among professional athletes, and the lasting legacies of St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Calcutta. KnightCast is an inspirational video series forming men on their journey to be better husbands, fathers, citizens and Catholics.

Previous episodes of KnightCast can be viewed at Knightcast.

Knights Support Victims in Ukrainian Cities

The cities of Chernihiv, in northern Ukraine, and Irpin, near Kyiv, were both devastated by the Russian invasion. Knights of Columbus from Blessed Mykolay Charnetsky Council 16890 in Irpin recently stepped in to help residents with donations of food, medicine and more.