June/July - Knights in Action

Faith

Celebrating the Child Jesus

Knights from St. Elizabeth of Hungary Council 16272 in Malolos City, Luzon North, prepare to carry a statue of the Child Jesus, or Sto. Niño, before a procession at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish. Nearly 1,000 parishioners joined the procession, which celebrated the traditional Filipino feast of Sto. Niño.

Visit to the Nunciature

State Deputy Alejandro Arroyo (left) of Mexico South presents an encyclopedia on Our Lady of Guadalupe to Archbishop Joseph Spiteri, apostolic nuncio to Mexico, as Supreme Director Jorge Estrada looks on. Several current and past state deputies from Mexico, led by Supreme Director Estrada, met with the nuncio to share updates on the Order’s work in Mexico and to invite him to the national convention.

To Jesus Through Mary

More than 500 Knights from councils in the Diocese of Imus, Luzon South, gather for a Marian symposium organized by Knights in the diocese. The event featured talks focused on fostering deeper devotion to the Blessed Mother.

Building Brighter Futures

A member of Father Michael J. McGivney Council 8002 in Winfield, Ill., installs siding on a wall at the religious education facility at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The Knights and other men of the parish joined together to improve the space by building bookshelves, demolishing walls, upgrading electrical systems, and more. Their efforts saved the church more than $10,000 in labor and supply costs.

Evangelization and Faith Formation

Members of St. Paul Council 10775 and Bishop Felix Zafra Assembly 3383 in Pilar, Visayas, gather during an evangelization and faith formation training organized by the Knights. About 120 grand knights and council officers attended the training to learn strategies for strengthening their councils’ evangelization efforts.

Gone but Never Forgotten

Fourth Degree Knights from several local assemblies gather with Father Robert Rocha (center), faithful friar of East Kansas City Assembly 3861 in Blue Springs, Mo., after a memorial Mass celebrated at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish. About 300 people attended the liturgy, which honored deceased members of six local councils.

Inspired by the Holy Family

Joel Rodríguez, a member of Santa Filomena Council 16296 in Monterrey, Mexico Northeast, stands with his wife, Rubí, and their son, Mateo, beside a pilgrim icon of the Holy Family. The icon, blessed by Pope Francis in 2015, was the centerpiece of the Order’s 17th pilgrim prayer program. Council 16296 organized a Mass, celebrated by Father Miguel Angel Gutierrez, council chaplain, to honor the Holy Family. After the liturgy, Knights venerated relics of several saints and blesseds, including Blessed Michael McGivney and St. Rafael Guízar y Valencia, a Mexican bishop and brother Knight who was exiled during the Mexican government’s persecution of the Church in the 1920s.

Members of Msgr. William A. Delaney Council 5983 in Farmingdale, N.Y., gather around a relic Blessed Michael McGivney during a recent Cor gathering.

Venerating Father McGivney

Members of Msgr. William A. Delaney Council 5983 in Farmingdale, N.Y., gather around a second-class relic of Blessed Michael McGivney during a recent Cor gathering. The relic, a piece of a vestment worn by Father McGivney, was loaned to the council by Maria Regina Council 12533 in Massapequa. More than 20 Knights in attendance concluded the Cor gathering with the prayer for Father McGivney’s canonization.

Giving Back to the Sisters

Grand Knight Gerry Enzmann of Mother Seton Council 15540 in Three Bridges, N.J., presents a $500 donation to Jen Halat, liaison for the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Flemington. The council also recently donated household items needed for the nuns’ monastery.

Full Steam Ahead

Grand Knight Salvator Laurenzano (left) of Msgr. Sherman Council 5103 in Glendale, N.Y., presents Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly with a model boxcar commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Fourth Degree. The presentation followed the anniversary celebration and exemplification at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Since 2018, Council 5103 has designed and produced Knights of Columbus-themed model trains, raising over $35,000 for charity.

Honoring the Four Chaplains

Father Walter Ciesla, pastor of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Michigan City, Ind., and Jim Gallas, a fellow member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Council 18574, stand behind a display honoring four U.S. Army chaplains —a Catholic priest, Jewish rabbi and two Protestant ministers — who gave their life jackets to save others aboard the USS Dorchester when it was torpedoed on Feb. 3, 1943. The exhibit, organized by Council 18574, was displayed after all weekend Masses ahead of the anniversary, known as Four Chaplains Day.

Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

Deputy Grand Knight Michael Campbell of St. Agnes Council 16817 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, cooks pancakes for Shrove Tuesday supper at Good Shepherd Parish. More than 170 parishioners attended the meal, hosted by Council 16817 before the start of Lent.

Coffee Fellowship

Doug Kuntz (left) and John Place of Bradford (Pa.) Council 403 stand with associate pastor Father Ed Walk at St. Bernard Catholic Church’s parish hall during one of the Coffee Fellowship gatherings hosted twice a week by Council 403. After the closure of St. Francis of Assisi Church, a mission church that previously hosted the gatherings, the council stepped up to continue the tradition, serving coffee and refreshments to about 20 parishioners after daily Mass.

Mass on the Go

Faithful Navigator Russ Sindelar (right) and Dennis McEnearney of Drumm Assembly 270 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, present a new Mass kit to Father Emmanuel Offiong, a hospital and nursing home chaplain in the area and a brother Knight. Assembly 270 purchased the kit to support his ministry to the sick.

Padre Appreciation

Members of Father Scollen Council 8258 in Cochrane, Alberta, gather with a few Franciscan friars who are also brother Knights during the annual Padre Night. Organized by several Calgary-area councils, the event honors priests and religious of the Diocese of Calgary. Approximately 325 people — Knights, priests, deacons and religious — attended.

Clearing the Via Crucis

Grand Knight Larry Navata of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Council 16188 in San Pablo City, Luzon South, cleans rust from the stained glass Stations of the Cross at the parish church before Lent. Council 16188 restored the stations in preparation for the Lenten season and for the traditional Visita Iglesia, where Catholics travel to seven different churches to pray at altars of repose Holy Thursday night.

Unstoppable Faith

Members of Father Thomas D. Kraft, O.P. Council 14764 at the University of Utah and St. Ambrose Council 15418 in Salt Lake City lead a four-mile procession with a first-class relic of Blessed Michael McGivney to St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Fifteen Knights, including officers from the Utah State Council, participated in the pilgrimage. (Photo by Andy Airiess)

‘Why We March’

Grand Knight Celestino Vistan (left) and other members of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Council 16272 in Malolos City, Luzon North, join the jurisdiction’s Walk for Life in Quezon City. The theme of this year’s demonstration was “Every Life, Why We March.”

Sacred Strokes

Tony Suppa, an artist and member of Father John J. Walsh Council 7052 in Venice, Fla., paints a portrait of the Holy Family being guarded by St. Michael the Archangel. Commissioned by Council 7052, the painting serves as a visual reminder for Knights and their families of the Holy Family’s model of love, sacrifice and unity. It was unveiled at the council’s meeting and blessed by Msgr. Patrick Dubois, rector of Epiphany Cathedral and a brother Knight.

Knights from St. John of the Cross Council 13166 and in New Caney, Texas, help lead a Eucharistic procession at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church.

Walking With Christ

Knights from St. John of the Cross Council 13166 and St. Mary Madeline Assembly 2517 in New Caney, Texas, help lead a Eucharistic procession at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church. The event, held annually on the first Saturday of Lent, was organized in collaboration with Father Michael Applegate, pastor and council chaplain. More than 350 parishioners participated.

Prayer Book Ministry

Bill Woster, a member of Father Emil Platte Council 5052 in Dallas, displays prayer books produced through the council’s prayer book ministry. Woster oversees the development of approximately 20 different prayer books tailored for different audiences, including parents, teens, and those experiencing grief. In the past 13 years, Council 5052 has distributed more than 36,000 copies to parishes, schools, and hospitals across the Diocese of Dallas and beyond.

Fish Fry Reels in Charity

Members of Corpus Christi Council 12964 in Ferris, Texas, prepare food for one of the council’s weekly fish fries at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. For over 15 years, the council has hosted the Friday meals to raise funds for the council’s charitable donations to the parish, local seminarians, and other community needs. This year’s dinners raised $5,000.

Centenarian Celebration

Members of Bishop Salpointe Council 4584 and St. Francis of Assisi Assembly 2058 in Sierra Vista, Ariz., present George Johnsen (seated) — a Knight of more than 70 years — with a plaque of St. Michael the Archangel to commemorate his 100th birthday. Johnsen, a past grand knight of Council 4584, is pictured with council chaplain Msgr. Greg Adolf, Grand Knight Tom Felix, and Faithful Navigator Frank Liebsch.

New Archbishop Welcomed

Knights from Msgr. Edward J. McCormick Council 521 in Port Huron, Mich., stand with Archbishop-elect Edward Weisenburger, a longtime Knight, during a reception to celebrate his appointment as the new archbishop of Detroit. The reception followed a Mass celebrated by Archbishop-elect Weisenburger , who was formally installed March 18, with priests of the Blue Water vicariate at St. Stephen Church.

20 Years Upon This Rock

A Fourth Degree honor guard processes behind Bishop Luis Zarama of Raleigh following Mass at St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Oriental, N.C. Father Kenneth I. Parker Assembly 1820 in New Bern, N.C., provided the honor guard for the Mass in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the church’s construction.

Lenten Soup Supper

Members of Father Lewis E. Brown Council 281 in Corning, N.Y., serve salad, bread, and pasta e fagioli soup during the council’s annual free Lenten Soup Supper at All Saints Parish. About 70 people attended the event, with food prepared by Past Grand Knight Nicholas Ferratella Sr.

Grand Knight Bill Kostrzewa (right) stands with priests and seminarians from the Archdiocese of at the annual Desert Meal organized by National Shrine of the Little Flower Council 12408 in Royal Oak, Mich.

Bound for the Holy Land

Grand Knight Bill Kostrzewa (right) stands with priests and seminarians from the Archdiocese of Detroit at the annual Desert Meal organized by National Shrine of the Little Flower Council 12408 in Royal Oak, Mich., and the Detroit-Oakland Serra Club. The event raised more than $9,000 to support a pilgrimage to the Holy Land for seminarians from Sacred Heart Seminary.

Retreating to the Sacred Heart

Members of several New York councils gather in front of the chapel sanctuary at Mount Alvernia Retreat Center during the New York State Council’s annual Lenten retreat, titled “Our Hope in the Heart of Jesus.” More than 50 Knights attended the weekend retreat, which included a Pilgrim Icon prayer service with the Order’s icon of the Sacred Heart.

First Responders Blessed

First responders and their families join members of Luke Killoran Council 4510 in Wainwright, Alberta, for the council’s second annual prayer service and solemn blessing for first responders at Blessed Sacrament Parish. The event concluded Wainwright’s celebration of First Responders Week.

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Ordination Honor Guard

Fourth Degree Knights from several New Hampshire assemblies provided an honor guard at St. Anne Catholic Church in Berlin for the ordination Mass of Andre Nadeau, a Diocese of Manchester seminarian, to the transitional diaconate. Deacon Nadeau, a member of Bradley Council 1624 in Lancaster, will be ordained a priest in June.

Saintly Intercession

Sancta Familia Council 11498 in Sewell, N.J., hosts a monthly devotional service at the Church of the Holy Family, where participants venerate a first-class relic of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. During a recent service, Knights invited a young father and his 2-year-old son, Julian — who was facing serious blood-related health issues — to the front for the final decade of a rosary. The following day, during a regularly-scheduled medical appointment, nurses noted a significant and unexpected improvement in Julian’s condition. He has since made a full recovery.

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7 Decades of Faithful Priesthood

Our Lady of Peace Council 9856 in Leawood, Kan., organized a special Mass and reception to celebrate the 70th anniversary of priestly ordination of Father Anthony Lickteig, the longest-serving priest in the Archdiocese of Kansas City. A Knight for nearly 80 years, Father Lickteig currently serves as faithful friar for Bishop Ward Assembly 292 in Shawnee and previously served as chaplain for two local councils.

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Friday Night Fries

Members of Ascension of Our Lord Council 9623 in La Place, La., cooked and served fish fillet meals during Lenten fish fries. Proceeds benefited the council’s scholarship program, named in honor of the late Father Benjamin Piovan, who was the founding pastor of Ascension of Our Lord Parish and former council chaplain.

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Celebrating 50 Years

Prince of Peace Assembly 2533 in Sun City Center, Fla., recently honored Father Augustine Mailadiyil, faithful friar, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Ordained in India (the Archdiocese of Imphal), Father Mailadiyil has ministered for more than 25 years in the United States, where he also joined the Knights in 1999. He currently serves as parochial vicar of Prince of Peace Parish.

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A Tale of Two Good Knights

Father Goentges Council 1987 in Lapeer, Mich., organized several parish events to celebrate the 25th ordination of Deacon Joe Hulway, a longtime Knight who serves Immaculate Conception Church. The council partnered with St. Nicholas Council 7011 in Sterling Heights, Mich., to raise more than $6,500 for Friends of the Congo, a nonprofit led by Hulway that is helping to construct a women’s health clinic in Yassa, Congo. The funds will help complete the walls and roof of the clinic, allowing the priests who run the clinic to install much-needed diagnostic and medical equipment.

Faith Like A Child

St. Francis of Assisi Council 15240 in San Antonio hosted a presentation on the Stations of the Cross, which was attended by more than 50 families at St. Francis of Assisi Church during Lent. The council collaborated with a local American Heritage Girls troop to produce a coloring book on the 14 Stations for the children. Families were also encouraged to visit the Stations that were purchased and installed at the parish by Knights in September 2024.

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Fish Fry Friday Hooks a Bigger Crowd

Marquette Council 588 in Sparta, N.J., served approximately 200 meals during its community Lenten fish fry — a 25% increase from the previous year. Proceeds supported the council’s charitable giving.

Lenten Retreat

Twenty Knights from several New York councils attended a daylong Lenten retreat hosted by the Nassau K of C Chapter at the Tabor Retreat House in Oceanside. Led by Father Bret Stockdale, chaplain of Father Joseph O’Connell Council 3481, the retreat focused on Pope Francis’ call to the faithful to become “pilgrims of hope” during this Jubilee Year.

The Miracle of Father McGivney

Msgr. William S. Bevington Council 9132 in Hendersonville, Tenn., hosted Daniel Schachle and his family at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church to speak about the miracle involving his son Mikey, which was attributed to the intercession of Father Michael J. McGivney and led to McGivney’s beatification in 2020. Attendees also had the opportunity to venerate a first-class relic of Father McGivney.

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Singing Through the Passion

Approximately 20 members of Sta. Quiteria Council 8751 and other parish groups in Caloocan City, Luzon North, participated in the traditional Pabása ng Pasyón — the chanting of the Passion narrative — at St. Francis of Assisi and Sta. Quiteria Parish.

Supporting Seminarians

Knights from Bishop Joseph H. Albers Council 4090 in Davison, Mich., gifted the proceeds from their 41st Annual Seminarian Dinner to Diocese of Lansing seminarians. More than $64,000 was raised — the highest amount to date — with each of the diocese’s 29 seminarians receiving about $2,200. Since 1984, the event has raised more than $500,000.

Faithful Holy Hour

About 40 people attended a Sacred Heart Pilgrim Icon prayer service organized by Fathers A. Ochoa and J. Valadez Council 13342 in El Paso, Texas. Deacon Jose Gonzalez, a member of the council, led the prayer service, which took place during the Knights’ monthly holy hour.

‘Be A Man’

Bicentennial Council 6781 in Kansas City, Kan., hosted a men’s retreat titled “Esto Vir — Be a Man” at St. Patrick Catholic Church Parish Center. Father Timothy Koch, parochial vicar and member of Council 6781, led the retreat, which was attended by 30 men; Father Mark Mertes, pastor and council chaplain, translated the talks into Spanish for Spanish-speaking attendees.

Family

Keep Christ in Christmas

Knights from Watertown (Wis.) Council 1478 and staff from Watertown Catholic School stand with some students who participated in the council’s Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. Nearly 80 K-8 students participated in the competition.

Typhoon Relief

Members of St. Joseph Council 16099 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, assemble around food and supplies collected during a recent drive at St. Joseph’s Church to support families in the Philippines affected by recent typhoons and landslides.

Christmas Poster Contest

Grand Knight Will Huys of Father John McMaster Council 6495 in West Lorne, Ontario, stands with the winners of the council’s Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. Nearly 50 students from three grades participated.

The Spelling Quest

Grand Knight Joel Naber (right) and Don Breuker of St. Joseph Council 7284 in Milford, Iowa, stand with winners of the council’s annual spelling bee. Students from grades 4, 5 and 7 participated, and first- and second-place winners in each division advanced to the regional bee organized by the Iowa State Council.

Hockey Knights

Members of Cochrane (Ontario) Council 1917 gather with players from the Atom Knights youth hockey team after presenting them with a CA$2,500 donation. The council has sponsored the team since 1972.

Breakfast with St. Nick

Grand Knight Gordon Shellhaas speaks to children about the importance of keeping Christ in Christmas during a Breakfast with St. Nick organized by Sts. Cosmas and Damian Council 13341 in Bradenton, Fla., at Our Lady of the Angels Parish. More than 200 people attended the event, which included breakfast, arts and crafts, holiday music, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Family Day Fun

A member of St. Paul Council 10775 in Inabanga, Visayas, speaks during a Family Day event attended by about 80 people. Knights and their families prayed together, shared meals and listened to motivational talks from council members. The day concluded with a karaoke competition.

Family Breakfast

Members of St. John the Baptist Council 7333 in Allentown, N.J., prepare to serve food during the monthly family breakfast at St. John the Baptist Parish. About 125 people enjoyed pancakes, eggs, bacon and more.

Posters with a Purpose

Grand Knight Larry Fernandez (right) and Financial Secretary Knight Brian Noon of Robert G. Gamboa Council 9527 in Las Cruces, N.M., gather with two winners of the council’s Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest. About 10 Holy Cross School students from grades 6-8 participated.

Gift That Keeps on Giving

Members of St. Jude Council 4333 in Peoria, Ill., present a $5,000 check to Father Charles Klamut, pastor of St. Anthony Catholic Church and council chaplain, for the parish’s maintenance fund. The council sold its home corporation building in 2017 and invested the proceeds, which continue to support the parish and local charities in the Peoria area, such as Women’s Care Center, Sophia’s Kitchen, multiple veteran organizations and more.

Support for a Knight and His Family

Knights from Visayas District #44 present Arnulfo Saguindan (left), a brother Knight, with a donation of 6,700 PHP (about $120) to help with the cost of an operation for his wife. The funds were donated by Knights attending recent K of C events, including the jurisdiction’s March for Life.

Fueling Academic Pursuit

Grand Knight Mike Abbate (center) of Ascension of our Lord Council 9623 in La Place, La., presents Catholic Youth Leadership Awards to high school seniors Caylee Drexel (left) and Katherine Chapman. Council 9623 grants two scholarships annually to college-bound seniors.

Family Day Celebration

Members of Most Holy Rosary Council 7868 in Rosario, Luzon South, perform during the annual Family Day celebration sponsored by the Luzon State Council. More than 900 Knights and family members from several councils gathered for the event, beginning with Mass at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church celebrated by Father Teodoro Bawalan, pastor and a brother Knight. After Mass, participants processed to the Rosario Institute for a full day of sports and activities.

Father McGivney, Pray for Us!

Father Charles Wilton, parochial vicar of St. Andrew the Apostle Church and chaplain of Father Julius J. Cilinski Council 10947 in Clifton, Va., blesses Gosia Paras, wife of family director Frederick Paras, with a first-class relic of Blessed Michael McGivney. The relic was borrowed from the McGivney Guild as members sought Father McGivney’s intercession for Gosia, who has Stage 4 cancer.

Families Find Safe Haven

Members of St. Mary Council 13095 in Hillsborough, N.H., present Stephen Croke (second from right), the director of Family Promise of Greater Concord, a check for over $1,500 — proceeds from the council’s annual St. Patrick’s Dinner. Family Promise, which was established 25 years ago as a ministry of several local churches, will use the funds to feed and house families experiencing homelessness at a shelter on the property of Infant Jesus Catholic Church. Families can stay at the shelter for a week at a time until new housing is secured.

Members of Corpus Christi Council 12043 in Bridgeville, Pa., bags at the Bridgeville Area food bank.

Ditching Hunger

Members of Corpus Christi Council 12043 in Bridgeville, Pa., unload bags at the Bridgeville Area food bank. Council 12043 collected more than 900 bags of food, weighing more than four tons, for local food banks during its “Let’s Bag Hunger” Lenten food drive.

Share the Love

Rick Novak, a member of Patuxent Council 2203 in Laurel, Md., helps with an Easter food distribution where almost 4,000 pounds of food were given to nearly 600 people. Since 1997, Council 2203 has worked with SHARE Food Network, a ministry of Catholic Charities on the Archdiocese of Washington, to help provide food to local food pantries and people in need. (Photo by Matthew Barrick)

Food for All

Members of Jubinville Council 3579 in Lorette, Manitoba, load food donated by a local grocery co-op for the Taché Food Resource Centre, which aids more than 100 families. The council recently donated CA$1,500 to the center, and Knights regularly collect food and milk for its clients. (Photo by James Rinn)

Investing in Catholic Schools

Grand Knight Clyde Straub (right) and Deputy Grand Knight Steven Sandoval of Queen of Apostle Council 6548 in Houghton Lake, Mich., present a $2,000 check to Principal Michelle Johnson of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School. The funds will be used to support the school’s general operations.

Shelling Out for a Good Cause

Knights and family members from Norfolk (Va.) Council 367 gather during a shrimp dinner fundraiser to benefit St. Pius X Catholic School. They served 200 meals at the event, raising a little over $2,100 for the school.

Supporting Fire Victims

Members of Fatima Council 5672 in Carmen, Visayas, deliver donations of supplies and cash — about 10,000 PHP (about $175) — to families displaced by a fire that had engulfed six homes.

Helping Brothers in Need

Grand Knight Mike Valerio (right) of St. Timothy Council 12834 in Laguna Niguel, Calif., and California State Deputy Jim Larson (left) present Grand Knight Frank Ferguson of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Council 12452 in Altadena with a check for more than $4,400. The donation, fundraised by Council 12834, was distributed among eight Knights from Council l2452 who lost their homes to the L.A. wildfires earlier this year.

Spring Yard Service

Past Grand Knight Peter Spiering (in trailer, right) and Bill Cummings (in trailer, left) of Shoshone Council 3043 in Powell, Wyo., gather with their sons and exchange students during the council’s annual spring yard service day to help older adults in the area. This year, 20 volunteers helped clean and landscape 12 yards. (Photo by Rebecca Brantz)

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Ready for School

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Council 16272 in Malolos City, Luzon North, donated books, bags and other school supplies to about 200 elementary students from several local schools.

Nothing but Net

For 14 years, Onawa (Iowa)-Blencoe Council 6249 has partnered with the local school district, a grocery store, and Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, to bring area children to an NCAA Division I men’s basketball game at the university. This year, the council provided round-trip transportation — about 60 miles each way — for 15 students and three chaperones.

Family Prayer Night

Sts. Peter and Paul Council 11337 in Mississauga, Ontario, hosts a family prayer night nearly every month. At a recent gathering, about 40 participants prayed the rosary together and enjoyed a potluck meal.

Charity Beyond the Pages

For more than a decade, Grand Knight Bob Steinert of Msgr. Arthur M. Tighe Council 1698 in Kansas City, Mo., has made mission trips to La Chacra, an impoverished urban community in El Salvador. Council 1698 has long supported the mission trips and recently purchased more than 100 copies of La Chica de la Chacra, a bilingual children’s book written by Steinert to raise funds for the ministry.

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Adopt-a-Family

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Father John E. O’Brien Council 3361 in Oak Harbor, Wash., provided over $750 worth of food, grocery gift cards and Christmas gifts to a grandmother raising her two grandchildren alone. The donation was made through the council’s Adopt-A-Family holiday program.

Christmas Celebrations

Ithaca (N.Y.) Council 277 organized several activities related to the Keep Christ in Christmas program this year. The Knights placed a Christmas tree at Immaculate Conception Church where more than 70 parishioners hung cards on which they wrote down ways they hoped to grow closer to Christ. Additionally, the council produced a 25-minute video reflecting on the mysteries of the Christmas story.

Room for Dessert?

San Salvador Assembly 674 in Perth Amboy, N.J., supplemented Thanksgiving food baskets that the American Red Cross provided to families at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, N.J. Learning that the baskets did not include dessert, the Knights purchased 40 pies to include in the baskets — a small but appreciated token of the assembly’s appreciation for the service members at the station.

Medical Mission

Nearly 200 people were served by a medical mission sponsored by Holy Spirit Council 13919 in Malolos City, Luzon North. Services provided included medical and vision exams, free eyeglasses and more.

Support for a Better Life

Father Hugh MacKinnon Council 8192 in Elmira, Ontario, has partnered with Chalice, a child sponsorship charity based in Canada, to sponsor a 10-year-old Kenyan boy named Sabbath. The CA$500 annual contribution supports Sabbath’s health care, nutrition and education.

Record-Breaking Food Drive

For the past decade, Immaculate Heart of Mary Council 13499 in Grand Rapids, Mich., has organized an annual food drive at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and School. This year, Knights collected 4,000 pounds of food and other essentials, which they delivered to a food pantry at a nearby parish.

Surf-and-Turf Charity

Antioch (Calif.) Council 3265 hosted its annual Surf-and-Turf Dinner at Most Holy Rosary Parish, serving a feast of crab and tri-tip to more than 160 guests. The event raised over $10,500 for Council 3265’s scholarship program and local charities.

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Bringing Brothers Back

Our Lady of Lourdes Council 11809 in Sun City West, Ariz., launched a new member engagement initiative aimed at reaching out to Knights who have become inactive, have special needs, or are homebound or living in assisted living facilities. Active council members seek to understand their brothers’ challenges and then create tailored opportunities to reintegrate them into council life. Of 120 inactive members, more than half have been successfully engaged.

Catholic School Boosters

Since September 2024, Pope John Paul I Council 7565 in Trooper, Pa. has held monthly fundraisers to support Visitation BVM School. As of April 2025, a total of over $15,000 had been raised for the school.

An Eagle Gets His Wings

St. Agnes-Shepherdstown (W.Va.) Council 13887 donated $500 last year toward the Eagle Scout project of David Hippchen, a parishioner at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Hippchen, who joined the council after turning 18 in January, used the funds to refurbishing the Stations of the Cross outdoor trail at the parish.

Not Alone

St. Patrick’s Council 3484 in Canby, Ore. hosted its 8th Annual Widows and Widowers Dinner at St. Patrick’s parish center. Nearly 20 people attended the afternoon of food and dancing.

‘I Was Hungry and You Fed Me’

For nearly 15 years, Pat Pollizzi, a member of Switzerland Council 12664 in St. Johns, Fla., and his wife, Sandra, have helped lead the council’s efforts to raise over $143,000 for local food pantries — funding more than 46,000 pounds of food.

Lenten Food Drive

St. Matthew Council 14360 in Norwalk, Conn., collected over 5,200 pounds of food — more than 500 bags — for St. Matthew Food Pantry during the council’s Lenten food drive.

Blooming Patriotism

Fifteen eighth-graders at Immaculate Conception School in Denton, Texas, entered the Citizenship Essay Contest sponsored by Msgr. Charles King Council 4771. First-place winner Penny Wilson also won the district and diocesan levels before advancing to the state competition.

Where There’s a Family in Need, There Are Knights

Mother Seton Council 15540 in Three Bridges, N.J., donated $500 each to three organizations that support families in need: Quilts for Kids utilizes a network of volunteers to sew patchwork quilts for children facing serious illnesses, trauma, abuse and natural disasters; the Shannon Daley Memorial Fund assists local families who are experiencing financial hardships due to the serious illness of a child; and Family Promise of Hunterdon County supports families and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Stewardship Garden

For over six years, St. Joseph Council 13197 in Freeburg, Ill., has supported a parish stewardship garden at St. Joseph Church. From March through December, Knights join parish volunteers to plant and harvest fresh produce that is distributed among seven local area food banks. Last year, the garden yielded over 10,000 pounds of food. Council 13197 recently used a $500 grant from the Diocese of Belleville’s Catholic Services Ministries Appeal to purchase plants, seeds and supplies for the garden.

Year-Round Service

Members of Frank A. Cutri Jr. Council 1445 in Canandaigua, N.Y., collects and delivers food twice a week to Blessing Room Food Pantry. In 2024, the council helped collect over 86,000 pounds of food to aid individuals and families in need.

Cross-Country Mission

During a donation drive at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, St. Michael the Archangel Council 12577 in Leawood, Kan., collected food, school supplies, and more for a Catholic school in California. Two Knights from Council 12577 made the roughly 1,600-mile drive from Leawood to personally deliver the donations.

Service Like Clockwork

Sts. Cosmas and Damian Council 13341 in Bradenton, Fla., recently donated $2,000 to St. Joseph’s Food Pantry. Knights also support the pantry through weekly volunteer service. Since 2016, the council has contributed over $20,000 and more than 85,000 pounds of food to the pantry.

Helping Those Who Help Others

Our Lady of Fatima Council 9636 in Las Pinas City, Luzon South, donated a wheelchair to Rebecca Aguirre, a volunteer sacristan at Christ the King Parish, who was severely injured after falling backwards from the sanctuary while preparing for Mass. After learning of the incident, Grand Knight Jun Belgado and other council members coordinated the donation of the wheelchair.

Families Receive Holiday Hams

Our Lady of Batavia (N.Y.) Council 11728 donated 50 hams for holiday dinners to Agri-Business Child Development, which provides childcare and other essential services to many farm-working families employed locally.

Community

Retiring Old Glory with Honor

Mark Hackert (left) and Jim Tolen of Msgr. A.J. Sprigler Assembly 253 in Evansville, Ind., stand next to two collection boxes that will be placed at St. Anthony Church and St. Joseph Church. Assembly 253 recently began placing collection boxes — 11 so far — at local Catholic churches to collect worn and tattered U.S. flags for honorable disposal in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code.

S.C. Coats

Jim Range (left) and Past Grand Knight Steve Gearhart of Michael O’Connor Council 5026 in Beaufort, S.C., and Sister Canice Adams of the Sisters of Sts. Cyril and Methodius display some of the winter jackets donated by the council to the St. Francis Center on St. Helena Island. Through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program, Council 5026 distributed more than 1,000 winter coats via local organizations.

Memorial to Montana’s Heroes

Knights from Father Pauwelyn Assembly 587 in Billings, Mont., stand before a new memorial honoring the nearly 50 service members from Montana killed in action since the Vietnam War. The assembly donated $100 toward the monument’s construction and provided an honor guard for the dedication ceremony at Dehler Park.

Nothin’ but Net

Members of La Salette Council 5755 in Westlake, La., gather with the winners of the council’s annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. Fourteen children from area schools participated.

Donation Honors Veterans' Service

St. Jude the Apostle Assembly 3856 in Sandy Springs, Ga., recently donated more than $30,000 to support the laying of wreaths at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton and Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk in Newtown by the Georgia National Cemetery Advisory Council as part of Wreaths Across America. The assembly also contributed more than $8,000 in 2024 to organizations serving veterans. Displaying the check are, from left, Faithful Navigator Phil Villacci, faithful friar Msgr. Joe Corbett and Past Faithful Navigator Jerry Tiarsmith.

B.C. Bundles Up

Knights from Our Lady of the Valley Council 10889 in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, and staff from Eric Langton Elementary School display some of the more than 140 winter jackets donated to the school through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program. In 2024, the council donated more than 320 coats to children served by local charitable organizations and 60 to families of migrant farm workers.

Wreaths Across America

Members of Father Henry Tevlin Assembly 2108 in Rock Hill, S.C., and St. Michael the Archangel Assembly 3696 in Lake Wylie stand at attention as Tim Ryan of Father Anthony Montesinos Council 5086 in Myrtle Beach speaks during the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at Forest Hills Cemetery. In addition to providing a color guard, Knights helped place nearly 130 holiday wreaths at veterans’ graves.

Feast of Hope

Members of Red Church Council 3634 in Norco, La., gather with the family of Amelia Hindman, a 4-year-old girl diagnosed with an inoperable cancer, during a fundraising dinner organized by the council. The event raised $12,000 to support her treatment.

Spreading Warmth

Neel Vanwinkle (left) and Steve Peyton from Bluegrass Council 762 in Lexington, Ky., display some of the clothing donated during the council’s annual coat drive, a tradition for over 25 years. This year, nearly 650 articles of clothing, including 166 coats, were collected from two local Catholic churches and a school and then distributed to families in need.

Merging Art and Athletics

Father Marc Lim, pastor of Mary Our Queen Parish and School and chaplain of Mary Our Queen Council 11700 in Omaha, Neb., blesses medals for winners of the council’s Free Throw Championship. The medals and accompanying artwork depicting the parish and school’s patroness were created by artist Michael Montag from Father Flanagan of Boys Town Council 652. More than 40 children ages 9 to 14 participated, and Council 11700 later donated the art to the school.

Cypress Cares

Members of Cypress (Calif.) Council 8599 sort through clothing collected during their 20th annual winter clothing drive at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church. The council collected more than 10,000 pounds of clothing, bedding, blankets and shoes — filling more than 200 large plastic bags — for distribution to local charities.

Showing Up for a Brother in Need

Knights from Good Shepherd Council 9076 in San Diego assemble in front of a truck filled with tree trimmings and weeds collected during a council service day. After a brother Knight underwent major hip surgery, nearly 20 council members pitched in to clean his property.

Bagging Hope for the Homeless

Members of Holy Family Council 10797 in Regina, Saskatchewan, gather around 60 bagged lunches they prepared for Carmichael Outreach, a local shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

Knights from Iowa Great Lakes Council 5043 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, dressed in Knights of Columbus t-shirts, basketball shorts and each holding a basketball in hand stand with participants of the district-level Free Throw Championship organized by District #3. Of 16 competitors, 11 advanced to the regional competition.

Shooting for Greatness

Knights from Iowa Great Lakes Council 5043 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, stand with participants of the district-level Free Throw Championship organized by District #3. Of 16 competitors, 11 advanced to the regional competition.

An Egg-Cellent Fundraiser

Past Grand Knight Gregg Olson (holding check, left), with other members of Bishop Clement Smith Council 838 in Webster City, Iowa, presents a $4,000 check to Russ Naden, a board member of Brushy Creek Honor Flight. The donation, from the council’s annual breakfast fundraiser, helped sponsor the visit of four local veterans to historical and patriotic sites to Washington, D.C. Council 838 has supported similar honor flights for the past six years.

A Sweet Salute to Veterans

From left, Grand Knight Mark Stauber, Luis Willis and Terry Verville of Iron River (Mich.) Council 2300 deliver “black cows” (root beer floats), sundaes and other treats to residents, visitors and staff at the Iron Mountain VA Medical Center. Council 2300 organizes this Black Cow event at the center every three months.

Veterans Appreciation Dinner

Allan Shockley (right), a member of St. Thomas More Council 17996 in Henderson, Nev., is pictured with a former service member attending a Veterans Appreciation Dinner organized by Council 17996, Rosary Council 3741 and St. Viator Council 8282 in Las Vegas in partnership with the Veterans Action Foundation. More than 50 guests enjoyed food and entertainment and were recognized for their service.

Rest Assured of Sweet Dreams

Sergio Castillo, life director of Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher Council 8482 in Houston, carries part of a frame constructed during a build with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization dedicated to building beds for children without proper sleeping arrangements. Knights helped build 75 new beds for children in the Houston area. (Photo by Matt Lopez)

Free Throw Tournament

Knights from three Toronto-area councils gather with winners of the district-level Free Throw Championship at St. Benedict’s Elementary School. Around 70 students ages 9-17 participated.

Cold Night, Heartwarming Charity

Knights and family members from Father Scollen Council 8258 in Cochrane, Alberta, stand together after participating in the “Coldest Night of the Year” fundraising walk. They raised nearly CA$1,400 — the 10th-highest total among 57 teams — to benefit the Helping Hands Society of Cochrane and Area.

New Clothes for Kids

Members of St. Patrick Council 3484 in Canby, Oregon, present a ceremonial check to Patti Serres, executive director of Bloomin’ Boutique, representing the council’s donation of over $31,000 to purchase clothes for children in need. The funds were raised at the council’s annual charity auction and crab dinner, which also supported different parish and community needs.

Spreading the Love (and Luck)

Knights from St. Matthew Council 14360 in Norwalk, Conn., serve food during the council’s annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraising dinner. About 200 people attended the dinner, which raised over $4,500 for local charities, including St. Matthew Food Pantry and Norwalk Toys for Tots. Earlier in the month, Council 14360 also organized a Mardi Gras celebration for residents of the Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Holy Hoops

Members of Mother Seton Council 5427 in Washington Township, N.J., gather with young athletes after the annual Free Throw Championship sponsored by the council. The event was held in the gym at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.

Community Brunch

Members of St. Kevin’s Council 7786 in Goulds, Newfoundland and Labrador, host a community brunch at St. Kevin’s Parish Hall. Around 100 parishioners and neighbors attended the event, and approximately 100 food donations were collected for the parish food bank.

Knights Go Homeless

Members of T.J. McGee Council 2612 in Nantucket, Mass., stand with Father John Murray, pastor and council chaplain, in St. Mary’s Church during their “Knights Go Homeless” event on Ash Wednesday 2025. Council members spent most of the night outdoors, enduring rain for nearly 12 hours and raising awareness of the affordable housing crisis in Nantucket. The council collected over $11,000 to support The Warming Place, a local shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Knights from Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100 in Norwalk, Conn., march during the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade organized by the Norwalk Police Emerald Society. Approximately 20,000 spectators attended. Assembly 100 has participated in this event for the past eight years.

Final Free Throw Championship

Members of Mater Ecclesiae Council 13461 in Toronto and volunteers gather with participants of the annual Free Throw Championship organized by Council 13641 at St. Demetrius Catholic School in Etobicoke. Thirty students from three local schools participated.

Coats for Refugee Children

Children from displaced Myanmarese families gather at Sacred Heart Church in Kalaymyo, Myanmar, wearing new jackets donated by St. Felix Council 16466 of Indianapolis. This is the fourth year the council has donated coats to refugee children in Myanmar through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program. About 120 children received coats this year.

Clean Water for All

Knights and other volunteers assemble water filters during a service event organized by Father John Deere Council 4914 in Prior Lake, Minn. More than 100 volunteers assembled about 350 water filters — mostly funded by Council 4914’s donation of $18,600 — that will be distributed by Wine to Water, a charity that works to expand access to clean water around the world.

Drive Against ALS & Alzheimer’s

Members of Lake Jackson (Texas) Council 6812 present matching donations — over $5,200 each — to representatives of local chapters of the ALS Association and the Alzheimer’s Association, respectively. The funds came from the council’s annual charity golf tournament, which has raised over $78,000 for the two organizations since 2016.

Winnipeg Harvest Food Bank

Knights from St. Joseph Council 16099 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and their family members gather at the Winnipeg Harvest Food Bank during a recent work day. The volunteers spent two hours organizing donated food for distribution to school food programs across Canada.

Sound the Alarm

Michael Sciarappa (left) and Ray Palczynski of Father James P. Conroy Council 4403 in Bettendorf, Iowa, install a smoke alarm in a Davenport home. In collaboration with the American Red Cross, 15 volunteers from the council helped install more than 80 smoke alarms in nearly 40 area homes.

Mardi Gras for Veterans

Knights and family members from St. Matthew the Apostle Council 13425 and St. John Paul II Assembly 3226 in River Ridge, La., gather with residents of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve during a Mardi Gras party organized by the Knights. More than 60 residents enjoyed king cake and party favors like beads, cups and doubloons.

Care Packages = Dignity

Knights from several Minnesota councils and assemblies join seminarians from St. Paul Seminary in Saint Paul to assemble 150 “Brian Bags” — care packages with food, water, hygiene items and more for people experiencing homelessness.

Ramping Up Support

Members of Father John E. O’Brien Council 3361 in Oak Harbor, Wash., build a ramp for a woman who was struggling to safely enter and exit her home. The council supplied $350 of materials, and Knights spent four hours constructing the ramp.

Clear the (Road)way

Members of Bishop Kevin M. Britt Council 13526 in Belmont, Mich., assemble to pick up debris along a 5-mile stretch of Rogue River Road as part of the Adopt-a-Road program. The council has organized spring and fall cleanups for the past 12 years.

Wheel Be There for You

Deputy Grand Knight Holzer of St. John Paul II Council 16393 in Denton, Texas, and Franciscan Father Jose Francis, parochial administrator and council chaplain, deliver a wheelchair to a parishioner recovering from a serious car accident. The council secured the chair through a program coordinated by Knights in the Diocese of Fort Worth. During their visit, Father Francis blessed both the patient and wheelchair.

High School Speaking Competition

Members of Dalton Assembly 1645 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador, stand with winners of the assembly’s 40th Annual High School Speaking Competition. Students from several local schools competed in the event, in which they spoke on issues related to Canada and answered follow-up questions.

Testimonial Dinner

From left, Bob Stickel, Vinny Vinagre, and John Brunelli were honored at Mother Seton Council 5427’s 18th Annual Testimonial Dinner in Township of Washington, N.J., for their community service. Each honoree chose a charity to receive proceeds raised by the event — Villa Marie Claire Residential Hospice, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and the Vito Trause Memorial Charitable Fund, respectively.

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Members of Our Lady of Fatima Council 9742 in Ottawa, Ontario, serve food during the council’s recent breakfast at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. The event raised over CA$1,000 to support the council’s charitable programs and other donations.

Winter Coats Donated

San Salvador Council 299 in Keasbey, N.J., donated more than 50 coats to children in need through its fourth annual coat drive.

Helping Grandparents and Grandchildren

Five councils and two ladies’ auxiliaries in Virginia donated more than 180 new coats and 120 hat-and-glove sets to Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia. Most items were distributed at a Christmas party for Catholic Charities’ Grandparents as Parents program, which provides support and resources to those raising grandchildren or other family members. Local councils have supported the Christmas party with an annual distribution, through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program, since 2018.

Vets, Centenarian Knight Honored

Saratoga Council 246 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., hosted a veterans appreciation dinner attended by 180 people, including 40 veterans. Special recognition was given to 100-year-old Manuel Ballestero, a World War II veteran and a Knight since 1957.

Strikes and Spares Keep Kids Snug

St. Therese Council 8025 in Rapid City, S.D., held its 12th Annual Coats for Kids Bowling Tournament. The event raised nearly $11,000 for the purchase of about 450 winter jackets for next year’s Coats for Kids distributions.

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Spreading Warmth

Washington (Pa.) Council 1083 donated more than 270 winter coats to local organizations for distribution to children in need — more than doubling the number of coats of the council’s first coat drive in 2021.

Feeding Famished First Responders

Msgr. Randy D. McClellan Assembly 3594 in Derry, N.H., served food to about 50 first responders from several agencies during its third annual appreciation breakfast.

Jackets for Texas Tykes

Uvalde (Texas) Area Council 3245 and Olen Lewis Assembly 1998 donated nearly 50 winter coats to the St. Henry de Osso Family Project through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program.

$1 Million in Donations Surpassed

More than 50 community organizations and charities received donations totaling over $95,000 during the annual charity event organized by Msgr. Morris L. Dwyer Council 255 in Plattsburgh, N.Y. The council’s donations over the past 18 years, made possible through various fundraisers, have now surpassed $1 million.

Alabama Abrigos

Our Lady of the Valley Council 9676 in Birmingham, Ala., organized a monthlong coat drive beginning in December 2024 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church that collected more than 215 coats for children and adults. The clothing was donated to Oak Mountain Missions Ministries and Catholic Charities of Birmingham for distribution in early January, shortly before an Arctic blast hit the region.

Community Conversations

St. Patrick White Lake (Mich.) Council 13319 hosted a community discussion on mental health, suicide prevention and the stigma often associated with both at St. Patrick Parish’s community center. More than 70 people attended the event, which included presentations from behavioral healthcare professionals and a personal testimony from a suicide attempt survivor.

Sweet Dreams

Members of St. Isaac Jogues Assembly 649 in Fairfield, N.J., and students from Bloomfield collected more than 400 pairs of men’s and women’s pajamas for patients at the East Orange and Lyons VA medical centers. This is the third year the assembly has organized the project, collecting donations valued at over $10,000.

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Rolling Hope to Ukraine

Victoria Council 1256 and St. Joseph the Worker Council 13356 in Victoria, British Columbia, raised over CA$35,000 to purchase more than 180 wheelchairs through the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation. The wheelchairs were sent to Ukraine for distribution to people in need.

Battling the Cold, One Coat at a Time

St. Paul of Tarsus Council 11689 in Clinton Township, Mich., collected nearly 2,000 coats along with gloves and mittens during a winter clothing drive. The items were donated to the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit for distribution to people in need.

Pizza Party for Veterans

Assumpta Council 3987 in Kingston, Pa., and Our Lady of Czestochowa Assembly 1928 in Luzerne organized a pizza dinner for residents of St. Hedwig’s Veterans Village in Kingston.

A Float for Every Occasion

Knights from Father Nicholas Point Council 4375 in Tecumseh, Ontario, and Rt. Rev. Wilfrid J. Langlois Assembly 1789 in Windsor helped transform a trailer into a large parade float for use by councils across Essex County in parades and festivals throughout the year.

Sharing Tales of Knights in Action

The Washington State Council has partnered with Sacred Heart Radio to produce Knights in Action, a radio show airing three times a week. State Deputy Greg Mahoney and public relations chair Tim Dunn highlight the charitable work by local councils across the state.

Ongoing Help for Ongoing Needs

For more than six months following Hurricane Helene, Holy Trinity Council 12838 in Jefferson City, Tenn., has assisted with local recovery efforts in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. The day after the hurricane passed through Jefferson County, Knights began providing meals to first responders and collecting food and water to distribute to rural mountainous areas. They also helped with security and with infrastructure needs. Many of these efforts are ongoing.

Well Wishes from Walpole

More than 80 people attended a pot roast fundraising dinner hosted by Walpole (Mass.) Council 1319. The event raised $3,000 to support victims of the Los Angeles-area wildfires.

Feed the Hungry

Holy Angels Council 10948 in Colma, Calif., partnered with the Missionaries of Charity in San Francisco to serve a pizza dinner to about 100 people experiencing homelessness at the sisters’ Bernal Heights facility. The council regularly supports the sisters’ ministry throughout the Bay Area.

Charity Gala

Christopher Columbus Council 10681 in Richmond, British Columbia, raised more than CA$12,000 at its annual charity gala to support parish and community needs.

Chili Cook-Off

For more than a decade, St. Mary of the Hills Council 13950 in Rochester Hills, Mich., has hosted an annual chili cook-off, raising funds for seminarians in the Archdiocese of Detroit. This year’s event, held in honor of the late Past Grand Knight Bill Sabanos, raised over $800.

Patchin’ Up the Community

Father Val Von Meysenbug Council 9507 in Powhatan, Va., with the local Catholic Women’s Organization, raised $12,000 through its six-week annual pumpkin patch fundraiser. Proceeds were donated to 11 charities that serve children and families in need.

Running to the Rescue

Montebello (Calif.) Council 3429 donated $500 to support Financial Secretary John Pang’s participation in the 2025 Los Angeles Half Marathon. Pang’s team — sponsored by United Way — raised $26,000 for wildfire relief in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Pang was one of the team’s top fundraisers and finished first in his age group.

Honduras Mission Trip

Father Al Hietpas Council 6764 in Suamico, Wis., donated $1,000 to support council member Dan Lefebvre’s mission trip to Honduras. While there, Lefebvre helped build a church for the community of Villa de San Antonio.

Beacon of Warmth

Our Lady of the Woods Shrine Council 7329 in Mio, Mich., donated $1,000 to Mio Baptist Church, which served as a shelter after a late-March ice storm. The church provided meals, hygiene items, hot showers and overnight accommodations, as many residents were without power for several days. The council also gave $1,300 to repair the water well of a Knight’s widow after it was damaged by a snowplow.

Beefing Up the Mission

Father William J. Dunn Council 6934 in Warrenville, Conn., hosted a corned beef dinner at St. Philip the Apostle Church that raised over $1,200 for the council’s donations to the parish and other charities.

Charity Makes Change

Mary, Queen of the Knights Council 816 in Neptune, N.J., and St. Anselm Parish organized a forum on Catholic social teaching. About 50 parishioners discussed the relationship between social justice and charitable works as well as strategies for promoting positive social change.

Rocking for Relief

Father Daley Council 4191 in Ephrata, Pa., held a fundraiser at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish to support hurricane-affected families in North Carolina. The event featured a live performance by Tuesday Rains, a local band led by Past Grand Knight Brian Heisler, and raised more than $6,000.

Trash to Treasure

For nearly a decade, St. Bernard Council 13455 in Worcester, Mass., has operated a recycling redemption program led by council member Joseph Trent. The initiative has collected more than 323,000 bottles and cans, generating over $16,000 in charitable funds.

9 Councils, 300 Wheelchairs, 1 Mission

Nine councils in Hawaii — including six that organized weekend drives at their parishes — raised more than $30,000 to purchase 300 wheelchairs and 300 walking canes through the Global Wheelchair Mission. Seven Knights then traveled to the Philippines to distribute the items across different locations.

Furnishing a Fresh Start

Members from St. Helen of the Cross Council 15999 in Beamsville, Ontario, refurbished and donated three large kitchen appliances, a bookshelf and a table to Chez Marie Refugee Assistance Centre, which offers temporary lodging to individuals and families. The council’s contribution inspired Beamsville’s Community Pharmacy to donate CA$150 worth of personal toiletries to the center.

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Many Ways to Support Life

Knights from Sta. Quiteria Council 8751 in Caloocan City, Luzon North, and staff from the National Kidney and Transplant Institute assemble during a recent blood drive organized by the council. Thirteen donors gave blood during the drive, which Council 8751 regularly organizes in collaboration with the institute. Council members also participated in a regional march for life organized by Knights in Quezon City.

Finding Nemo (and Nutrition)

Members of Bathurst (New Brunswick) Council 1935 stand with Special Olympics athletes after the group toured the Aquarium of New Brunswick in Shippagan. Council 1935 provided a luncheon for the athletes at the tour’s conclusion.

Marching for Life

Knights from St. Charles Borromeo Council 13513 in Jacksonville, Ala., and Joseph J. Burn Sr. Council 3227 in Anniston gather with parishioners from five local Catholic churches before the councils’ annual march for life. The group made a milelong procession from St. Charles Borromeo Church to Jacksonville’s town square. Knights have supported the walk for more than 20 years, but this was the first year they were its principal organizers.

Diapers and Dollars

Past Grand Knight Patrick Monahan of Father James P. Conroy Council 4403 in Bettendorf, Iowa, presents a $400 grant from the Supreme Council to staff from the local Women’s Choice Center. The grant, made through the ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) program, followed Council 4403’s own donation of more than 12,000 diapers and cash worth a total of $4,600. The items were collected from the council’s annual diaper drive, which the council has organized since 2016.

Life Advocates Brave the Cold

Members from St. Thomas More Council 14848 at Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Fla., gather at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court at the end of the 52nd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. After the march, the college Knights participated in the Law of Life Summit, during which they and other college students met with pro-life leaders and lawyers to strategize and network for building a culture of life.

Reaching the Winners’ Podium

Past State Deputy Larry Packet (second from right) of Saskatchewan gathers with Special Olympics athletes during the 58th Annual Knights of Columbus Indoor Games in Saskatoon. More than 30 councils helped organize and fund the event, which saw several top athletes — including Olympians from Canada, Nigeria and Jamaica — compete in several track and field events. Special Olympics athletes, cheered on by several Paralympians, also competed in several events during the three-day meet.

Help on the Go

Several Florida Knights, including state council officers and Grand Knight Jerry McGrath (second from left) of St. Agnes Council 14202 in Naples, are joined by CEO Scott Baier (second from right) of Community Pregnancy Clinics in front of a new mobile ultrasound van funded by Council 14202 for the clinics. The council raised $200,000 to purchase the van, and the Supreme Council donated more than $40,700 to purchase an ultrasound machine for the vehicle through the Ultrasound Initiative. The machine was blessed by state and council chaplain Father Bob Kantor (right) during a dedication ceremony.

Snapshot of Life

Members of St. Francis of Assisi Council 14381 in San Pablo City, Luzon South, prepare to welcome pregnant women for a free ultrasound event sponsored by the Luzon South State Council. Over 210 women received ultrasounds and informational fliers on caring for their child during and after pregnancy. To date, the state council’s initiative has helped provide free ultrasounds to over 5,500 women across the jurisdiction.

Members of Sayre (Pa.) Council 1807 present Special Olympic athletes to support costs associated with the athletes’ competing in national and international Special Olympics events. The funds came from a drive at the Church of the Epiphany.

Athlete Spotlight

Members of Sayre (Pa.) Council 1807 present Special Olympic athletes with donations of more than $2,000 to support costs associated with the athletes’ competing in national and international Special Olympics events. The funds came from a drive at the Church of the Epiphany.

Laps for Life

Past Grand Knight Randy McClure (left) and Lynn Mallak of Bishop Verot Council 5845 in Indialantic, Fla.,, stand with Eileen McClure, president of the pro-life ministry at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, during the 6th Annual Brevard Laps for Life at Melbourne Central Catholic High School. Council 5845 and the parish ministry formed a team for the event, which was sponsored by K of C councils in Brevard County. The team raised nearly $15,000, which will be used to fund ultrasound machines for local pregnancy resource centers.

Rosary Warriors

Members of Good Shepherd Council 9076 and parishioners from Good Shepherd Parish in San Diego assemble during the parish’s 40 Days for Life kick off event. The Knights led a group of 35 people in praying the rosary, an effort that continued every day of the campaign, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Knights and their families also participated in the city’s Walk for Life earlier this year.

Teeing Up for Special Needs

Grand Knight Jed Skogerboe (second from right) and other members of Iowa Great Lakes Council 5043 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, present a donation of nearly $5,000 — half of the proceeds from its annual charity golf tournament — to representatives of Hope Haven, an organization that helps people with disabilities develop work and life skills. Another $5,000 was distributed among other organizations that serve people with disabilities.

A Truckload of Care

Randy Wilkes (left) and Brian King of Mid-Island Council 3842 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, deliver a truckload of supplies and CA$2,500 in cash donations to staff from Crossroads Pregnancy Centre. Since the donation was made through the ASAP program, Crossroads will receive an additional CA$400 from the Supreme Council.

Marching for Every Life

Members of Holy Family Council 6071 in Mandaluyong City, Luzon North, stand together before walking in a March for Life organized by Knights in the Diocese of Cubao with help from the Luzon North State Council. More than 1,400 people participated in the demonstration.

Funding Every Learner’s Success

Grand Knight Dennis McEnearney (left) and Deputy Grand Knight Russ Sindelar (right) of St. Patrick Council 11296 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, present a $1,000 check to Principal Pat Ryan of St. Albert School. This was one of three $1,000 donations Council 11296 made to support special education programs at local schools.

Steps for Stronger Families

Knights from the Diocese of Talibon, Visayas, lead a March for Life and Rosary Crusade for over 300 participants. More than 20 councils participated in the march, which was themed “Defending Life, Upholding Marriage: Standing Firm Against Divorce,” to highlight the Knights’ commitment to pro-life and pro-family values.

Supporting the Tiniest Fighters

Members of Holy Name Council 8712 in Vancouver, British Columbia, stand with chaplain Msgr. Gregory Smith (center) in front of the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s John Paul II Pastoral Centre, displaying backpacks filled with supplies for babies undergoing substance withdrawal therapy. The council spent CA$2,400 to fund 12 backpacks for B.C. Women’s Hospital & Health Centre, which will distribute them to mothers and babies in need.

Massive Turnout for Life

Fourth Degree Knights from several Luzon South assemblies provide an honor guard for Mass at San Bartolome Church in Malabon City following the jurisdiction’s Walk for Life. More than 2,500 people, including members of nearly 100 councils, participated in the event, which was reportedly the largest March for Life organized by Filipino Knights this year.

Life Wins Trivia Night

Grand Knight Paul Pezel (left) of St. Peter Council 18058 in Lexington, Ky., presents a check for over $3,000 to Randy Hardman, executive director of Assurance Care, a local pregnancy resource center. The funds were generated from the council’s recent trivia night fundraiser.

Investing in Every Ability

Knights from Harry “Hap” J. Hansen III Council 12281 in Hampstead, N.C., assemble during the council’s annual LAMB Dinner, during which nearly $17,000 in grants and donations were distributed to special education teachers and programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The council raised a total of about $20,000 for special needs over the past year, donating $3,000 to the LAMB Foundation of N.C., a charitable organization founded in 1960 by Past State Deputy William Scott. Since 1999, Council 12281 has raised over $317,000 in support of people with disabilities.

Baby Bottle Campaign

Life Director Ross McCalip (left) and Lee Miller of Pope John XXIII Council 3743 solicit donations at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, La., for the council’s baby bottle campaign. The drive generated $16,000, which was evenly split between two local pregnancy resource centers.

Vida para Todos

Members of Santa Filomena Council 16296, carrying their council banner and several icons produced by the Order, lead a march for life through Monterrey, Mexico Northeast. More than 100 people participated in the march, which the council organizes annually.

The Gospel of Life

Knights from Goliad (Texas) Council 7512 present a check for over $3,000 to Victoria Gonzales, executive director of the Gabriel Project of the Crosswords, a church-based ministry that provides emotional, material, educational and spiritual support to pregnant women in need. The donation resulted from a drive Council 7512 organized at Immaculate Conception Church.

Where Dreams Come True

Members of Prince of Peace Council 5903 in Englishtown, N.J., present a $10,000 check to Tracey Taylor, major gift officer for Make-a-Wish New Jersey. The funds will cover the trip and lodging of a 4-year-old boy with cancer to Disney World.

Summer Games

Knights and family members from Sts. Cosmas and Damian Council 13341 in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., assemble while volunteering at the Special Olympics Florida West Coast Regional Summer Games in Bradenton, Fla. The volunteers set up the venue and provided meals to 1,700 participating athletes.

Pro-Life Support Comes ASAP

Members of St. Timothy Council 8782 in Toronto present a CA$400 check from the ASAP program to Pamela Inshan of Rosalie Hall, a local pregnancy resource center. The donation from the Supreme Council followed Council 8782’s recent donation of about CA$5,000 worth of baby diapers, clothes and other supplies.

‘Why We March’

Grand Knight Celestino Vistan (left) and other members of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Council 16272 in Malolos City, Luzon North, participate in the jurisdiction’s annual Walk for Life in Quezon City. The theme of this year’s demonstration was “Every Life, Why We March.”

Fourth Degree Knights from Our Lady of Victory Assembly 1945 in State College, Pa., stand at attention during a blessing of a new ultrasound machine donated to the city’s Pregnancy Resource Clinic by Father O’Hanlon Council 4678 in State College.

Life Revealed

Fourth Degree Knights from Our Lady of Victory Assembly 1945 in State College, Pa., stand at attention as Deacon Chip Young, a deacon at Holy Spirit Parish in Lock Haven and a member of the assembly, blesses a new ultrasound machine donated to the city’s Pregnancy Resource Clinic by Father O’Hanlon Council 4678 in State College. The council raised more than $20,000 — which the Supreme Council matched partially by contributing $16,000 through the Ultrasound Initiative — to purchase the machine. More than 25 families are served by the Lock Haven clinic each month.

Firsthand Witness

Wives of supreme officers and directors, including Vannessa Kelly (seated, right), wife of Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, visit Our Lady’s Inn, a maternity home in Defiance, Mo., that has been supported by local Knights through the ASAP program. During the visit, the delegation heard firsthand about the real-world impact of the ASAP program, which was first launched days after the historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in 2022 that overturned Roe v. Wade.

Seeing the Heart Beat

More than 50 pregnant women received a free ultrasound during a program organized by St. Elizabeth of Hungary Council 16272 in Malolos City, Luzon North. Knights helped medical staff conduct the ultrasounds and provided expectant mothers with free snacks and refreshments as they waited.

Blood Saves Lives

Maramag (Mindanao) Council 5862 organized a blood drive that generated about 23 pints of blood. Council 5862 has collaborated with local health care workers for five years to organized blood drives.

Safe Haven Baby Box

Father Jerry W. Glahn Council 11132 in Manitou, Ky., raised $5,000 to help fund the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at the Madisonville Fire Department, combining. Father Steve Hohman, pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church in Madisonville and a brother Knight, blessed the box — the 46th to be installed in the state — during a dedication ceremony.

Festive Shopping Spree

St. Joseph Council 15121 in Poplarville, Miss., gave $100 to each of six residents of St. Francis Ministries in Picayune, which serves people with disabilities, to spend at a local store. The council also treated the residents to a pizza lunch.

Banner Year for Annual Fund Drive

Arden-Carmichael (Calif.) Council 4970 raised nearly $36,000 during its annual fund drive for people with disabilities — the largest amount the council has ever raised through this fundraiser, beating last year’s record of $33,000. The money was donated to Camp ReCreation in Orangevale, which offers year-round activities for people with disabilities, as well as a residential summer camp.

Green Bay Generates Baby Box

Duck Creek Council 6279 in Green Bay, Wis., raised $22,500 for a Safe Haven Baby Box in Howard, a nearby village. Father Al Hietpas Council 6764 in Suamico, St. Louis Council 17149 in Dyckesville and a women’s auxiliary added $3,000 to help purchase the box, which Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay blessed at its dedication.

Booming Bottle Drive

Caldwell (N.J.) Council 2561 generated more than $12,000 during a baby bottle drive at St. Aloysius Parish. The funds were given to Several Sources Shelters, a local pregnancy resource center. Since the donation was made through the ASAP program, the Supreme Council donated an additional $400 to the center.

Bastion of Blood Drives

More than 60 pints of blood were collected during the Jan. 20 blood drive organized by Father Richard C. Joyce Council 2270 in Montgomery, N.Y. The drive was the 100th to be organized by Council 2270 since 2002, with more than 5,000 donors contributing blood in that span.

Life-Giving Blood Donations

Pigcawayan (Mindanao) Council 6974 and San Pedro Calungsod de Pigcawayan Assembly 3597 co-sponsored a blood drive held at San Blas Parish with the Cotabato Regional Medical Center. The Knights help organize blood drives twice a year.

From Our Crib to Theirs

St. Francis Xavier Council 17105 in McKean, Pa., collected more than 200 donations of diapers, wipes, clothes and other baby supplies worth more than $1,700 during its annual Crib Collection. The items were donated to the Women’s Care Center of Erie County, which will receive an additional donation of $300 from the Supreme Council since the items were donated through the ASAP program.

Serving Beyond Duty

St. Michael the Archangel Council 15969 at Yokota Air Base in Japan donated $500 to the Kanto Plains Special Olympic Committee in preparation for the 46th Annual Kanto Plains Special Olympics, to be held in November 2025. Council 15969 provides either financial support or volunteers each year to serve meals to athletes and spectators.

Pillars of Family Support

Fremont Council 2553 in Canon City, Colo., donated $1,500 — proceeds from its annual fund drive for people with disabilities — to Starpoint Foundation, which provides essential services to people with disabilities and their families. Council 2553’s drive has supported Starpoint for five years.

Knights for Life

Msgr. Edward Mickle Council 14263 in Cape Charles, Va., raised nearly $27,000, including nearly $13,500 from the Supreme Council through the Ultrasound Initiative, to help fund the purchase of a new ultrasound machine for Accomack Northampton Pregnancy Center in Onley.

Showering Love

Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom Council 11259 in Prince Frederick, Md., hosted a baby shower at St. John Vianney Church for Birthright of Prince Frederick, generating donations valued at over $3,800. The Supreme Council contributed an additional $400 through the ASAP program.

Seeing the Unseen

In less than two months, several Rhode Island councils raised half the needed funds — about $16,000 — to purchase a new ultrasound machine for Rhode Island Right to Life. The Supreme Council matched the donation through the Ultrasound Initiative to fund the machine, which will be installed at a pregnancy resource center operated by Rhode Island Right to Life.

Special Needs Golf Tournament

Msgr. Richard C. Madden Council 6629 and Father David J. Schiller Council 11910 in Summerville, S.C., hosted their third annual golf tournament to support people with disabilities. Ninety golfers participated, raising nearly $11,000 for community organizations in Summerville and Dorchester counties.

Silver Rose Service

St. Patrick Council 10547 in Lethbridge, Alberta, hosted a pro-life prayer service, featuring a Knights of Columbus Silver Rose, that was attended by Knights from several local councils. Fourth Degree Knights provided an honor guard for the service, which was led by Deacon Bruce Barnett, chaplain of St. Martha Council 9280.

Fry-day Night for Life

More than 100 people attended a fish fry dinner organized by Father John E. O’Brien Council 3361 and its associated women’s group at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Oak Harbor, Wash. The event raised nearly $500 for the Washington State Council’s pro-life activities fund.

Orphan Drive Delivers Hope

George W. Hudson Council 3701 in Woodside, N.Y., donated $7,500 — proceeds from the council’s annual fundraising drive — to Mercy Home, an organization that provides essential services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Council 3701 has supported Mercy Home, including its Brooklyn residence named in honor of Blessed Michael McGivney, for more than 50 years.

All-Inclusive Fun

St. Teresa of Calcutta Council 12036 in Charles Town, W.Va., recently donated $1,000 to Special Olympics West Virginia. Half of the donation supported the state’s Winter Classic competition, including alpine skiing, snowboarding and other events. In addition to the council’s financial support, Knights have volunteered at the event for the past 10 years. Council 12036 also donated $300 to the summer camp program at St. James the Greater Catholic Church; the donation helped fund a stipend to hire an extra camp counselor who will accompany a young girl with disabilities throughout the weeklong camp.

Pro-Life Prayers

More than 30 people attended a pro-life prayer service — featuring a Knights of Columbus Silver Rose —organized by Father Scollen Council 8258 in Cochrane, Alberta, at Christ the King Chapel in St. Mary’s Church. The Knights hosted a reception for attendees afterwards.

Four Donations, One Pro-Life Mission

Holy Mary, Our Hope, Seat of Wisdom Council 12711 in Lindale, Texas, donated $500 each to four pro-life groups. The donations came from the council’s annual Sanctity of Life fundraiser.