April 2026 - Knights in Action

Faith

Spirit Among Us

Members of Msgr. Lawrence C. Newmann Assembly 2208 in Charlotte, N.C., stand at attention as more than 90 confirmation candidates process into St. Luke Catholic Church at the start of the liturgy. Bishop Michael Martin of Charlotte presided at the Mass, concelebrated by Father Paul Gary, pastor and faithful friar.

Honoring Faithful Leaders

Members of Msgr. Robert J. Von Kaenel Council 15424 in Covington, Ohio, gather with local clergy during the council’s appreciation night for priests, deacons and religious sisters serving the five churches of Our Lady of Fatima Family of Parishes. Thirteen recipients were honored and received a gift from the council.

Family Rosary Night

Knights from Father Emil Platte Council 5052 in Dallas gather with Bishop Edward Burns of Dallas after a family rosary night at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church. About 600 people attended the prayer service and dinner that followed. The council has helped organize the event for the past three years, with Knights serving as ushers, preparing dinner and more.

Sister Churches

Fourth Degree Knights from St. Lodovico Pavoni Assembly 3874 in Antipolo City, Luzon South, provide a sword arch for Archbishop Charles Brown, apostolic nuncio to the Philippines, as he arrives at Nuestra Señora de la Annunciata Parish for Mass. About 20 assembly members provided an honor guard for the liturgy, which also marked a spiritual twinning of the church with the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Israel.

Journeying with the Saints

Members of Tabernacle (N.J.) Council 8733 join parishioners from the Church of the Holy Eucharist before embarking on a pilgrimage to the St. Carlo Acutis Shrine at Malvern Retreat House in Malvern, Pa. Organized by the council, the pilgrimage included prayingthe rosary, Eucharistic adoration, confession and Mass celebrated by Father Michael McClane, pastor and council chaplain.

'I am the Immaculate Conception'

Ten Knights from several councils in Saskatchewan stand in front of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Lourdes, France, during a nine-day Sacred Pathways pilgrimage. Father Peter Ebidero, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and St. Mark’s Parish and council chaplain, organized the pilgrimage with council support. More than 30 parishioners participated, traveling to sites in Fatima, Portugal; Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Lourdes, France; and Barcelona, Spain.

Physically and Spiritually Fit

Bishop Alberto Rojas (center) of San Bernardino, Calif., diocesan seminarians and Knights from several local councils gather inside the newly renovated gym at the St. Junipero Serra House of Formation in Grand Terrace after a blessing by Bishop Rojas. Several councils and individual Knights raised $7,500 to support the renovations, which included new exercise equipment. Knights from Grand Terrace Council 12050 helped paint the walls and install new flooring.

Pancakes and Priests

Members of Good Shepherd Council 5573 in Plainfield, Ill., gather with Father John Horan, pastor of St. Mary Immaculate Parish and council chaplain, and seminarian Juan Torrijos during the council’s pancake breakfast for Priesthood Sunday. The event honored three Diocese of Joliet priests and raised more than $1,400 to support seminarians, vocation awareness efforts and parish projects.

Men on Fire

Fourth Degree Knights from Msgr. Wrobel Assembly 1728 in Alexandria, Minn., stand with Bishop Patrick Neary of Saint Cloud and other clergy after Mass at the Church of St. Mary for the annual Men on Fire retreat. Several Knights helped organize the retreat, which drew 120 men and included presentations from several speakers.

Parish Speaker Series

Michael W. Higgins, a Canadian Catholic academic and writer, speaks on the similarities between Father Thomas Merton and Pope Francis during a lecture hosted by St. Gianna Beretta Molla Council 14749 in Brampton, Ontario. The talk was part of the council’s annual “Revitalization of Our Faith Speaker Series,” which it has organized since 2018.

A Brother's Legacy Carried On

Members of Holy Spirit Council 10502 in Palmyra, Pa., provide an honor guard as Past Grand Knight Jack Yanni carries a new presider’s chair into the sanctuary of the Church of the Holy Spirit. Joseph Spear, a brother Knight and woodworker, spent several years crafting liturgical furnishings for the parish. He had planned to build new sanctuary chairs but died of cancer in 2024. In his honor, his family raised $4,300 — including $500 from the council — to complete the project. The chairs were later blessed by Father Michael Metzger, pastor and council chaplain, during a Sunday Mass.

Statewide Rosary

The Arizona State Council organized its 50th annual Arizona Rosary Celebration, drawing large gatherings in Phoenix and Tucson. More than 8,000 people participated in the events, which included praying the rosary, Eucharistic adoration and opportunities for confession.

Defending the Faith

St. Vincent de Paul Council 9618 in Fort Myers, Fla., organized a new faith outreach program titled “How to Defend Your Faith” at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. During monthly sessions, Knights present perspectives on moral and theological topics and offer guidance on articulating Catholic teachings. About 70 parishioners attended the program’s inaugural event last fall.

Kitchen Upgrade

Mankato (Minn.) Council 901 donated more than $12,600 to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church to support the purchase of new kitchen appliances, including a natural gas convection oven and two standard natural gas ovens, for the church’s basement kitchen. The previous appliances had become outdated and unsafe.

Exploring Vocations

Our Lady of Good Counsel Council 13015 in Lincoln, Neb., hosted a men’s vocational panel at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, the Newman Center serving the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. College men heard vocation stories from three panelists, each a brother Knight: Father Alec Sasse, vocations director for the Diocese of Lincoln and assistant pastor; Benedictine Brother John Fisher of Conception Abbey in Conception, Mo.; and John Boever, a husband and father.

Dinners Served

Knights from Father Patrick O’Kelley Council 3860 in Dearborn, Mich., cooked pork tenderloin dinner for priests at the Senior Clergy Village, a residence for retired priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit in Livonia. The Knights prepare and serve meals for the priest residents about six times each year.

Family

A+ Giving

Edward Domich (right) and other members of Siena Council 8596 in West Dundee, Ill., fill backpacks with school supplies for families in need. The items were collected during the council’s annual drive with F.I.S.H. Food Pantry, totaling more than 500 pounds — enough to fill more than 75 backpacks. (Photo by Karen Callaway)

Learning in Warmth

Members of Cardinal Newman Council 5266 in Stillwater, Okla., present coats purchased through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program to Principal Walter Howell (holding coat) of Stillwater High School. The council raised $3,300 to purchasemore than 160 coats for Stillwater Public Schools’ Pioneer Pantry.

Infrastructure Impact

Knights from St. Olaf Council 5502 in Bountiful, Utah, and Father Andrzej Skrzypiec, pastor and council chaplain, present a $10,000 check — proceeds from the council’s annual golf tournament — to Principal Christine Bergquist and students at St. Olaf Catholic School. The funds will help provide the school with supplies, services and new kitchen equipment.

Bible Literacy

Max Sherry, a member of St. Hilary Council 14551 in Fairlawn, Ohio, and an eighth-grade teacher at St. Hilary School, presents a Bible to a student during an all-school Mass and enthronement ceremony at St. Hilary Church. The council worked with the school to provide 350 Bibles, valued at $7,500, to students in grades 5-8.

Supporting Our Schools

Deputy Grand Knight Daniel Costello (right) and Randall Coates of Orange Park (Fla.) Council 7399 present a $4,000 check — proceeds from the council’s spaghetti dinner — to Principal Melissa Ilski of Guardian Catholic School in Jacksonville. The funds will support several programs, including free lunches for students in need.

Winter Warmth

Grand Knight Johnny Reitano of The Cathedral of St. Peter Council 15746 in Belleville,Ill., presents coats to staff at Belleville Head Start Center, which serves children ages 3-5 from low-income families. The council donated more than 50 coats purchased through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program and local stores.

Funding Across Borders

Grand Knight George Costigan of St. Thomas à Becket Council 9781 in Reston, Va.,presents a $500 check to support a parish fundraiser for Bercy School, a Catholic high school in Haiti. St. Thomas à Becket Parish has supported the school for 15 years, providing supplies, meals and more. The council also donated $500 checks to three Diocese of Arlington seminarians through the Order’s Refund and Support Vocations Program (RSVP).

Community Care

Members of St. Helen of the Cross Council 15999 in Beamsville, Ontario, present a check for CA$1,000 and boxes of winter coats to representatives of Community Care of West Niagara, a local food bank. The funds will support the food bank’s annual drive, and more than 150 coats purchased through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program were distributed to people in need. (Photo by Joanne McDonald)

Seasons of Giving

Knights from Don Febian R. Millar Council 5973 in Tayabas, Luzon South, gather during the council’s food and clothing giveaway. More than 20 Knights helped distribute boxed meals and clothing to 150 families from the Aeta community.

Keeping Students Cozy

Members of Father Michael Cottrell Council 7672 in Grove City, Fla., and Father Stanley S. Kromer, O.Carm Council 11553 in Englewood present a check for more than $1,200 to Principal Eric Idoyaga of Englewood Elementary School to purchase coats for students in need. Together, the councils raised more than $5,800, funding about 500 coats for students at three local schools.

Bundled Up

Grand Knight Léo-Paul Babineau (center) and Past Grand Knight Guy Lavigne of Rev. Père Donat LeBlanc Council 7334 in Shediac, New Brunswick, present a check for more than CA$6,500 to Heather Richards, director of Vestiaire St. Joseph Store, a thrift store that supports the attached food pantry. The funds were used to purchase 120 coats for people in need.

A Clean Start

Msgr. Paul V. Heller Council 8393 in Luray, Va., collected more than 500 hygiene items for Page County Public Schools, which will distribute the items through each school’s Care Closet program to students and families in need. The council also donated more than $350 to the district program for the purchase of hygiene products, clothing and other essential items.

Scholarships Aced

Point Loma Council 3947 in San Diego awarded a total of $9,000 in scholarships to three students from St. Charles Borromeo Academy. The winners were selected based on essays about the importance of Catholic education.

A Knightly Gathering

Knights from the Diocese of Talibon, Visayas, organized the 7th annual K of C Diocesan Conference at St. Vincent Parish. About 300 Knights attended the event, themed “Pilgrims of Hope on Mission, Making History.” Bishop Patrick Daniel Parcon celebrated a pontifical Mass.

Clearing the Way

Twelve members of St. Nicholas of Myra Council 10044 in Hays, Kan., along with family members, removed about 15 trees from the athletic field area of Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr./Sr. High School and transported the debris to the Ellis County Landfill.

Harvesting Charity

Pope John Paul II Council 14017 in Middletown, Conn., raised $15,700 over four days from its cheeseburger booth at the Durham Fair, Connecticut’s largest agricultural fair. The funds will support St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish, the council’s Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids distribution, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and more.

Serving Up Support

Algona (Iowa) Council 952 donated a total of $3,660 to three organizations: Kossuth County Food Pantry; Moving Veterans Forward, which helps veterans experiencing homelessness find housing; and Exceptional Opportunities, which provides education, recreation, employment services, housing and other support to people with disabilities.

Classroom Coats

Sts. Joseph and Mary Council 8455 in Sequim, Wash., and James G. Caldwell Council 2260 in Port Angeles raised $7,500 — proceeds from a golf tournament, fundraisers and parishioner donations — to donate more than 800 coats through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program to children in need in the Clallam County and Jefferson County school systems. The councils have supported the program for 12 years and have distributed more than 4,500 coats in that time.

Healing Families

Rev. E.F. Callahan Council 3837 in Union City, Tenn., donated $1,000 to OUTsideIN, a nonprofit that helps women in recovery from substance abuse and their children.

Potato Partners

Knights from St. Hubert Council 11357 in Langley, Wash., bagged potatoes during a food-packing event at St. Hubert Catholic Church. Knights and parishioners packaged more than 11,000 pounds of potatoes, distributing about 1,100 10-pound bags to charities on Whidbey Island — enough to feed approximately 22,000 people.

Hunger Relief

Del Rosa Council 4488 in San Bernardino, Calif., partnered with Catholic Charities San Bernardino and Riverside Counties and Feeding America to deliver 60 boxes of food to 17 pantries across the diocese.

Soup, Sweets, and Support

Iowa Great Lakes Council 5043 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, organized its annual Soup and Dessert Supper at St. Mary’s Parish. More than 400 people attended, raising more than $4,400 for the council’s charities.

Community

Winter Warmth

Grand Knight Jim Gorghuber (center) and Financial Secretary Doug Rivers of Ave Maria of the Runestone Council 4718 in Alexandria, Minn., present about 50 coats to Jen Jabas, executive director of United Way Lakes and Prairie, for distribution to local children and adults in need. This was the fifth year the council participated in the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program, donating about 200 coats in that time.

First Responder Solidarity

Knights from St. Joachim Council 5064 in Arvada, Colo., present a check for more than $2,600 to officers of the Arvada Police Department for the department’s foundation. The funds will support construction of a $500,000 garden to honor officers killed in the line of duty, scheduled for completion in May 2026.

Discovery Float

Members of Rev. George E. Keefe Council 4475 in Middleburgh, N.Y., gather at Middleburgh Elementary School before participating in the town’s annual Fall Festival Parade. The Knights have participated for several years and, for the 2025 parade, chose to honor Christopher Columbus by having brother Knight Lucas Ortiz’s son, Michael, dress as the Order’s namesake. The Knights distributed pencils and candy to about 500 children.

Care Bears

Grand Knight Jim Finn (second from right) and Joe Vogel, community director, of St. Kieran Council 13983 in Shelby Township, Mich., along with Shelby Township firefighters, display comfort teddy bears donated by the council. The bears will be given to children at fire and accident scenes and were donated in honor of Mark Semaan, a brother Knight and former battalion chief who died in 2022. The council has donated more than 350 bears to first responder agencies over the past five years.

A Coat for Every Cause

Community Director Peter Seely of Coffee Run Council 6768 in Hockessin, Del., presents New Castle County Police officers with jackets from the council’s 2025 Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids campaign. The council raised more than $7,000 to purchasemore than 450 coats, 600 hats and 600 pairs of gloves, which were distributed among several community agencies and schools.

Service Saluted

Members of PSD Dominick A. Calabrese Assembly 2716 in Newton, N.J., gather at Sussex County Fairgrounds before participating in the county’s annual Salute to Military Veterans Parade. The Knights provided a color guard for the parade, which the assembly has participated in for the past 15 years.

Compassion on Wheels

Members of Fatima Council 5672 in Carmen, Visayas, gather around Marcela Anunciado after presenting her with a new wheelchair.

1,100 Blessings and Counting

About 30 Knights from several councils in the greater Norwalk, Conn., area gather with volunteers at Family & Children’s Agency of Norwalk before distributing more than 1,100 new coats, gloves and hand-knit winter hats to clients. Father Frank Hoffman, pastor of St. Matthew Church and chaplain of St. Matthew Council 14360, blessed the coats before distribution.

Tribute to Service

Pete Smith, a member of Marquette Council 588 in Sparta, N.J., and a U.S. Air Force veteran, places a wreath at the town’s veterans memorial during the Sparta Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Veterans Day ceremony. Several Knights participated, and Bishop Paul Bootkoski, bishop emeritus of Metuchen and state chaplain, blessed those in attendance.

VA Clothing Drive

Faithful Captain Neal Potts (left) and Brian Gallagher of Bishop Thomas J. Mardaga Assembly 2014 in Claymont, Del., display donations from the assembly’s annual clothing drive with Sonya Thomas, a staff member at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. The assembly distributed more than 2,000 items — including clothing and toiletries — to local VA medical centers and other organizations supporting veterans.

Safety Seminar

Knights from St. Francis of Assisi Council 3941 in Meycauayan, Luzon North, gather after attending the council’s earthquake preparedness seminar, where they received instruction on emergency response.

Saluting Old Glory

Deputy Grand Knight Mike Reynolds of Holy Cross Council 8509 in Kernersville, N.C., looks on during a flag retirement ceremony at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Fourth Degree Knights from Pope John Paul II Assembly 3017 stood at attention as 35 U.S. flags were honorably retired in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code. The ceremony has been organized annually for more than 10 years.

A Tree-Mendous Effort

Knights from Calinan Council 7470 in Davao City, Mindanao, gather around a tree they planted during the council’s tree-planting event. About 15 Knights and volunteers planted approximately 50 trees over four hours.

Bites for Bravery

Lincoln (R.I.) Council 4005 organized its 10th annual breakfast for veterans and first responders at the Columbus Club. More than 100 attendees, including families, participated.

Stars of Honor

Msgr. William Van Garsse Assembly 2664 in Apple Valley, Calif., partnered with Stars for Heroes to collect 250 stars from retired U.S. flags to distribute, along with prayer cards, to members of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 14 in Sierra Vista, Ariz. The items were blessed by Resurrectionist Father Delwyn Haroldson, pastor of Our Lady of the Desert Catholic Church and faithful friar. The assembly has distributed about 750 stars over the past three years.

Driving Change

Light of Christ Council 8726 in Sinking Spring, Pa., raised $21,600 at its sixth annual charity golf tournament at Manor Golf Course. The funds were divided among four organizations, including a Catholic school, groups serving people experiencing homelessness, and programs for individuals with disabilities.

Celebrating Young Heroes

Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100 in Norwalk, Conn., sponsored the reception at the annual awards ceremony for the Norwalk Public Safety Cadets program, which helps middle and high school students develop life skills and explore public safety careers. Working with the Norwalk Police Department, Knights helped organize the event and serve food. The assembly began supporting the program three years ago.

Vittles for Vets

Several councils and assemblies near Salem, Va., spearheaded the Snacks for Veterans program at the Salem VA Medical Center. The program, launched in July 2025 at the center’s request, provides healthy snacks for patients. Participating councils and assemblies contribute at least $150 annually and assist with special events throughout the year.

Acting Charity

Santa Lucia Council 3648 in Atascadero, Calif., hosted its ninth annual cornhole tournament fundraiser at Sunken Gardens city park. About 100 participants helped raise more than $4,000 for local nonprofit charities, including North County Adaptive Sports and Recreation, Escuela del Rio Disabilities Program and a local food bank. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $23,000.

Covering the Need

Portland (Maine) Council 101 purchased and delivered more than 300 coats through theKnights of Columbus Coats for Kids program to Maine Needs, a nonprofit that distributes the coats to families in need.

Light After the Storm

Calinan Council 7470 in Davao City, Mindanao, donated 8,700 PHP (about $150) to families affected by a typhoon near Cebu City, Visayas. The funds were used to purchasefood, clean water and temporary shelter.

Chilly Days, Warm Ways

Msgr. Richard C. Madden Council 6629 in Summerville, S.C., donated about 100 winter coats to William M. Reeves Elementary School and about 50 more to veterans at the North Charleston VA Clinic. The coats were purchased with proceeds from the council’s fish fry fundraisers through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program.

Veterans Night Out

Arroyo Grande (Calif.) Council 1375 organized its annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Ten Knights and volunteers served 125 attendees, including 45 veterans from all branches of the U.S. military. Each veteran was individually introduced and honored, and Dennis Hennessey, who served in the U.S. Army during theVietnam War, spoke on the war’s history.

Giving Back

Father Roger J. Plante, M.S. Assembly 3770 in Marietta, Ga., donated four wheelchairs and 100 boxes of books from Knights of Columbus Charities of Georgia to veterans experiencing homelessness at Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Atlanta Veterans Village. The assembly also contributed $1,000 from its annual fundraiser.

Finding the Cure

Marquette Council 588 in Sparta, N.J., and Our Lady of the Mountains Council 3533 in Livingston raised about $700 to support Blood Cancer United’s annual Light the Night walk. Members and their families joined about 500 participants, helping raise more than $1 million for blood cancer research and awareness.

A Touch of Home

Our Lady of Divine Providence Council 9347 in Metairie, La., organized a drive for Harry Tompson Center, a shelter for people experiencing homelessness, that collected enough hygiene items and clothing to fill about 35 boxes. Parishioners also donated $375, and the council contributed an additional $500.

Golfing to Give

Warren Council 474 in Phillipsburg, N.J., donated two $10,000 checks to parents of children battling serious illness at St. Philip and St. James Catholic Church. The $20,000 was raised through the council’s 16th annual golf outing for pediatric cancer and juvenile disease.

Life

Pro-Life Leaders

Members of Dr. Uhrich Assembly 1066 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, lead more than 100 people in the 2025 pro-life march organized by Battleford Right to Life, from St. Joseph Calasanctius Church to the monument to the Unborn at the city cemetery. Local Knights have participated in the walk for more than 40 years, and last year helped raise CA$5,700 to advertise pro-life messages on two electronic billboards.

Life in Focus

Knights from Our Lady of La Salette Council 8376 in Marietta, Ga., gather with staff from Caring Solutions, a pregnancy resource center in Macon, after delivering a new ultrasound machine. The council raised more than $24,600 for the purchase, and the Supreme Council contributed more than $21,000 through the Ultrasound Initiative.

Legacy of Life

Members of Point Loma Council 3947 in San Diego, along with officers of the California State Council and staff from Culture of Life Family Services, gather around two new ultrasound machines funded by the Knights. The council raised $26,600 for the machines, including $13,300 from 4US, a pro-life nonprofit. The Supreme Council matched the full amount through the Ultrasound Initiative. Father Scott Herrera, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church and a brother Knight, blessed the machines during a ceremony. Since 2013, Council 3947 has helped fund 12 new ultrasound machines.

Putting Kids First

Knights from Coeur de Leon Council 87 in Framingham, Mass., stand outside St. Tarcisius Parish after Mass to collect donations for the council’s annual fund drive for people with disabilities. Over six weeks, more than $5,000 was collected and donated to the Massachusetts State Council to support children with disabilities.

A Lifesaving Gift

Knights from Marienthal (Kan.) Council 2930 join staff and board members of Grace Place Pregnancy Care Center in Liberal beside a new ultrasound machine donated by the council. The council raised $35,000 to support the purchase of three machines; the Grace Place unit was purchased with $12,000 from the council and additional grants from 4US and the Supreme Council’s Ultrasound Initiative.

Empowering Every Ability

Past Grand Knights Jim Newtoff (left) and Bob Sajewski of Father C.C. Boyle Council 4698 in Tinley Park, Ill., collect donations for the council’s 55th annual fund drive for people with disabilities at the intersection of 171st Street and Harlem Avenue. The council raised $45,000 to support Special Olympics Illinois and religious education programs at several churches.

Safe and Secure

Members of O’Fallon (Mo.) Council 2269 and its associated ladies’ auxiliary stand around a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station #3 after it was blessed by Msgr. Dennis Stehly, senior associate pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish and a brother Knight. Together, the groups raised $15,000 to purchase the box, which was installed in December 2024 and has since safely received at least one baby.

Remembering the Unborn

Grand Knight Jerry Glisson (right) and Past Grand Knight Rigo Moreno of Holy Redeemer Council 12899 in Vancouver, Wash., hold signs in defense of life in front of the Clark County Courthouse during Clark County Right to Life’s annual Remembrance of Abortion Victims. About 30 people, including roughly a dozen Knights, participated in the rally, which included prayer and personal testimonies.

Supporting Every Learner

Iron River (Mich.) Council 2300 organized its 50th annual fundraiser for people with disabilities, raising more than $4,300 for West Iron County’s special education program.The council also held its last Black Cow event for the year at Iron Mountain VA Medical Center, serving root beer floats, ice cream sundaes and more to 40 residents and staff.

Diving into Lunch

Forty Knights from St. John of the Cross/Our Lady of the Rosary Council 13153 in Vero Beach, Fla., prepared lunches for 1,900 Special Olympics athletes, coaches and volunteers over two days during a swim meet. Over 12 years, the Knights’ efforts have helped Special Olympics Florida save more than $180,000.

Diapers and Dimes

St. Catherine of Siena Council 6980 in Portage, Mich., organized a baby bottle drive at St. Catherine of Siena Parish to support the Caring Network, a pregnancy resource center in Kalamazoo. More than $9,100 was raised, including a $400 donation from the Supreme Council through the ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) program. Parishioners also donated diapers, wipes and baby clothing.

Supporting Life ASAP

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council 10678 in Crystal Lake, Ill., donated $3,600 — proceeds from the council’s Husk for Hope corn fundraiser — to 1st Way Life Center, a pregnancy resource center in Johnsburg. Because the donation was made through ASAP, the Supreme Council contributed an additional $400.

Nourishing Those Who Give

Our Lady of Montserrat Council 10101 in Iloilo City, Visayas, provided food — including rice porridge, fried chicken and juice — to blood donors and organizers of a drive hosted by the University of San Agustin’s College of Technology.

International Impact

The California State Council helped Sister Chilee Okoko, head of the Diocese of San Bernardino’s Office of Life, Dignity and Justice, obtain a used portable ultrasound machine and a new handheld unit for a hospital she established in her home village in Nigeria. Knights have also provided financial support, clothing, supplies and more, which Sister Chilee delivers during her annual visits to her home country.

Virgen de Guadalupe, Pray for Us!

Immaculate Conception Council 18200 in Jenkintown, Pa., organized a pro-life prayer service at Immaculate Conception Parish, and a Knights of Columbus Silver Rose was on display. Since being chartered in 2024, Council 18200 has raised more than $3,000 for pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes in Philadelphia.

Pint by Pint

Calinan Council 7470 in Davao City, Mindanao, partnered with the Calinan Barangay Council to organize a blood drive. More than 100 pints were collected for the Philippine Red Cross. Knights also visited Pag-Amoma Precious Children’s Home Inc., singing to residents and providing hygiene kits and food.

Coats, Caps and Care

Father Jeremiah O’Callaghan Council 3659 in Inver Grove, Minn., distributed about 120 coats purchased through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program at Guiding Star Wakota, a pregnancy resource center. The council also donated more than 200 knit hats made by a Knight’s daughter.