143rd Supreme Convention

Aug. 5-7, 2025

Washington, D.C

Pope Leo XIV Sends Video Greeting to Knights of Columbus

In a historic greeting, the Holy Father sent a video message and blessing to those gathered in Washington, D.C.

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Supreme Knight's Report

Annual Report of the Supreme Knight

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly at the podium giving his annual report speech at the 2025 Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention.

Supreme Knight's Report

Sessions

Business and Award Sessions

Supreme Knight Kelly and Supreme Chaplain Archbishop Lori with the winners of the international family of the year award

Awards Booklet

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Fourth Degree Knights from the Champlain Province present the colors of Canada, the Holy See and the United States as the Aug. 6 business session of the 142nd Supreme Convention begins in Québec City.

News Release for 2025 Awards Session

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Ken and Mary Ann Duppong (back row, center) of Glen Ullin, North Dakota — joined by their children, children’s spouses and grandchildren — stand with Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, his wife, Vanessa, and Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori after being recognized as the 2025 International Family of the Year. (Photo by Paul Haring)

Family of the Year: The Duppong Family

Ken and Mary Ann Duppong of Glen Ullin, North Dakota, parents of Servant of God Michelle Duppong, speak during the Supreme Knight’s Awards Session after receiving the 2025 International Family of the Year award on Aug. 4 — the couple’s 52nd wedding anniversary. (Photo by Paul Haring)

Blessed Michael McGivney Award: Father Frank Donio

Media Interviews

Coverage from The Catholic Channel on SiriusXM

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly on Conversation with Cardinal Dolan

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly joins Cardinal Dolan to talk about the global scale of the Knights of Columbus, the growth of Cor, the revival of young Catholic men in the United States, and the Supreme Knight’s first audience with Pope Leo XIV.

Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori on Conversation with Cardinal Dolan

Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori joins Cardinal Dolan and Gus Lloyd to share about the duties of his role, Blessed Michael McGivney, and Cor - with a few good laughs included.

Chief Distribution Officer Joe Monestere on Seize the Day with Gus Lloyd

Joe Monestere, Chief Distribution Officer and SVP of Field Management for the Knights of Columbus, chats with Gus Lloyd about the mission of Knights Agents, based on the founding mission and vision of Blessed Michael McGivney.

Interim President & CIO Nick Gentile on The Kate McGrady Show

Nick Gentile, Interim President & CIO of Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, talks with Katie McGrady about financial services offerings and the company’s Catholic Difference.

Liturgies

Holy Mass at the Convention

Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori elevates the Eucharist during the Memorial Mass on the final day of the 143rd Supreme Convention, Aug. 7

States Dinner

States Dinner and Gaudium et Spes Award Presentation

State Deputy Manuel Tomás Tejeda Sánchez of the Dominican Republic (center) and others wave their jurisdictions’ flags during the annual States Dinner on Aug. 5.

States Dinner

Dinner Program

Gaudium et Spes Award: Mary Ann Glendon

Resolutions

Mourning the Death of His Holiness Pope Francis

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In Solidarity with Indigenous People

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Celebrating the Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

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Celebrating 125 Years of Patriotism Through the Fourth Degree

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Repealing Section 108 and Amending Sections 109 and 114 of the Laws of the Knights of Columbus

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Amending Section 145 of the Laws of the Knights of Columbus

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Modification of the Christopher Fund in the United States

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143rd Supreme Convention

Pope Leo XIV Sends Video Greeting to Knights of Columbus

Annual Report of the Supreme Knight

Supreme Knight's Report

Business and Award Sessions

Awards Booklet

News Release for 2025 Awards Session

Family of the Year: The Duppong Family

Blessed Michael McGivney Award: Father Frank Donio

Coverage from The Catholic Channel on SiriusXM

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly on Conversation with Cardinal Dolan

Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori on Conversation with Cardinal Dolan

Chief Distribution Officer Joe Monestere on Seize the Day with Gus Lloyd

Interim President & CIO Nick Gentile on The Kate McGrady Show

Holy Mass at the Convention

Opening Mass

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

Memorial Mass Booklet

States Dinner and Gaudium et Spes Award Presentation

States Dinner

Gaudium et Spes Award: Mary Ann Glendon

Mourning the Death of His Holiness Pope Francis

In Solidarity with Indigenous People

Celebrating the Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

Celebrating 125 Years of Patriotism Through the Fourth Degree

Repealing Section 108 and Amending Sections 109 and 114 of the Laws of the Knights of Columbus

Amending Section 145 of the Laws of the Knights of Columbus

Modification of the Christopher Fund in the United States