September 2026 - Knights in Action

Faith

Monastery Maintenance

Members of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Council 18025 in Hawaii carry tree trunks cut down during the council’s recent cleanup at Carmel of the Holy Trinity Monastery in Kaneohe. Knights have provided monthly maintenance and landscaping, among other projects, at the monastery since July 2022. The council has also donated more than $7,000 to support the Carmelite nuns who live there. (Photo by Marco Garcia)

Crafting Crosses

Members of St. Nicholas Council 14994 in Langley, British Columbia, display wooden crosses they crafted for the new St. Paul’s Hospital, currently under construction in Vancouver. The Knights were commissioned by the hospital to assemble the crosses, now totaling some 1,300; the project has raised more than CA$11,000 to support construction of St. Nicholas Parish’s new church building. (Photo by Sandra Leung)

Honoring Our Mother

Fourth Degree Knights from Santiago de Compostela Assembly 2305 in Mission Viejo, Calif., lead a Marian procession as members of Msgr. John F. Sammon Council 14335 in Ladera Ranch carry a statue of Mary at Holy Trinity Church. More than 800 people participated in the procession and May crowning that followed, both organized by the council. (Photo by Alan Wendell)

Rising Up

Knights from Msgr. Montmorency de Laval Assembly 2015 in Sainte-Thérèse, Québec, gather with Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, archbishop of Québec, around a first-class relic of Blessed Michael McGivney at Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel. The Knights provided an honor guard for veneration of the relic and Mass at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral as part of Catholic Christian Outreach’s Rise Up young adult conference, which drew 800 attendees.

St. Bartolo Longo, Pray for Us

Knights from Father Thomas D. Kraft, O.P. Council 14764 in Salt Lake City carry an icon of St. Bartolo Longo as they lead a procession through the University of Utah campus in honor of the saint, a former Satanist turned Dominican tertiary. The council and St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center organized the procession to celebrate St. Bartolo’s canonization. The icon was blessed by Dominican Father Gabriel Mosher, pastor of the university parish and council chaplain, and was placed in the Newman Center.

Journey to the Tomb

Knights from Banal na Sakramento Council 8753 in Quezon City, Luzon North, guide a float carrying a statue of St. Peter during a Santo Entierro procession commemorating the burial of Jesus on Good Friday. Thousands participated in the 3-mile procession, including hundreds of Knights from several local councils.

Rosary Walk

Members of Pope St. Pius X Council 6871 in Lebanon, Mo., lead more than 20 people in a rosary walk through Coleman Conservation Area. Participants walked about two miles while praying the glorious mysteries. Afterward, Father Allan Saunders, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Church and council chaplain, led a special prayer for the walkers’ intentions.

God and Country

Knights from St. John XXIII Assembly 4015 in Fort Myers, Fla., present a $1,000 check to Father Jayabalan Raju, pastor of St. John XXIII Parish and faithful friar, to support the church’s capital campaign. The donation supported repair storm-related water damage to the church building. For the past year, the parish has celebrated Mass in its hall while the repairs are completed; Knights help set up for Mass each weekend.

Founder Remembered

Members of Bohol Council 3290 in Tagbilaran, Visayas, stand beside a statue of Blessed Michael McGivney following a Mass celebrating his beatification anniversary at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. More than 30 people, including Knights from Cathedral Council 5698, attended the Mass, during which they concluded a novena to Father McGivney.

Spiritual Leaders

Members of Santo Domingo de Guzman Council 14383 in Yauco, Puerto Rico, lead a rosary procession to pray for world peace. More than 65 people joined the Rosary of the Dawn procession to pray the joyful mysteries. Since March 2020, members also pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily at 3 p.m., the hour of mercy, by video call.

Witness to Mercy

College Knights from St. Carlo Acutis Council 18672 in Detroit carry a canopy over Father Matthew Hood, chaplain to both the council and Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry, as he carries the monstrance during a Eucharistic procession at Wayne State University on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12. Fourth Degree Knights from Msgr. Schulte Assembly 492 in Dearborn provided an honor guard for the procession, which was joined by 140 students. Members of Father Patrick O’Kelley Council 3860 prepared and served dinner afterward at the university’s Newman Center.

Queen of the Rosary

Knights from Estancia (Visayas) Council 5123 carry a statue of Mary before a coastal procession along the Visayan Sea celebrating Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish’s 80th anniversary. About 800 people joined the procession, which concluded with Mass at a local fishing port celebrated by Father Roy Bretaña, parish priest and brother Knight.

Sweet Rewards

Members of Sacramento (Calif.) Council 953 and family members bake cookies for the council’s annual cookie drive. More than 1,300 cookies were sold, raising $1,500 for Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish’s Altar Society and two Diocese of Sacramento seminarians through the Order’s Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP).

Victory Festival

Knights from St. Aignan Council 18591 in Orléans, France, gather outside Sainte-Croix Cathedral during the annual Joan of Arc Festival, a 10-day celebration commemorating the lifting of the English siege of the city in 1429 during the Hundred Years’ War and St. Joan of Arc’s decisive role in the victory. More than 20 council members helped throughout the festival, providing security, escorting a commemorative procession and assisting with other activities.

Corpus Christi Celebration

Fourth Degree Knights from St. James the Younger Assembly 3166 in Conway, S.C., provide an honor guard and carry a canopy over Father Oscar Borda, pastor of St. James Church and chaplain of Charles Andrew Smith Council 7531, during the church’s Eucharistic procession for the feast of Corpus Christi, June 4. About 800 people participated in the milelong procession, stopping along the route to pray in English and Spanish.

Padre Pio’s Pilgrims

Members of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council 12976 in Swoyersville, Pa., gather during a pilgrimage to the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto. The council organized a bus pilgrimage to the center, which included Mass, confession and veneration of a first-class relic of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, the Italian Capuchin friar known as Padre Pio. More than 50 Knights and parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish participated.

Centennial Remembrance

Father Edilberto López, parish priest and a brother Knight, blesses an image of the Mexican Martyrs presented by Mexico South State Deputy René Sansores and other Knights during Mass at Santa Ana Parish. The Mass, organized by the Mexico South State Council and Arzobispo Martín Tritschler y Córdova Assembly 423 in Mérida, commemorated the centennial of the Cristero War.

Building Community

Members of Holy Spirit Council 7264 in Weatherford, Texas, present a $30,000 check to Pallottine Father Mariya James Susai Manickam, pastor of St. Stephen Church and council chaplain. Over the past five years, the council has donated $100,000 to support the construction of the church’s community center, which hosts meetings, events, weddings and other gatherings.

Christ Among Us

Knights from St. Timothy Council 8782 in Toronto lift a canopy over Companion of the Cross Father Joshua Grandmaison, associate pastor of St. Timothy Church and brother Knight, as he carries the monstrance during a Eucharistic procession for the feast of Corpus Christi, June 4. About 600 people participated in the procession, which the council has helped organize for more than five years.

Heartfelt Devotion

Members of Holy Family of Dr. Phillips Council 11488 in Orlando, Fla., including Deacon Edgar Jecino, council faith director, gather around the Order’s icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Holy Family Catholic Church following a Holy Hour organized by the Knights. About 45 people attended the Holy Hour, which was dedicated to the Sacred Heart.

Reyna de Flores

Knights from Estancia (Visayas) Council 5123 carry the Philippine and Vatican flags as they lead a Reyna de Flores (Queen of Flowers) procession through the city. More than 130 people participated in the Marian celebration, organized by Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish.

Beauty Restored

Members of Our Lady of the Woods Shrine Council 7329 in Mio, Mich., build a stone wall around a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Our Lady of the Woods Shrine. Over two weeks, Knights and volunteers replaced the existing deteriorating wall — one of several restoration projects at the shrine.

Walking with Christ

Members of St. Joseph Polish Council 15451 in Denver carry a canopy over Society of Christ Father Stanisław Michałek, pastor of St. Joseph Polish Parish and council chaplain, during a Eucharistic procession on June 4, the feast of Corpus Christi. About 200 people participated in the procession around the church block, which the council has helped organize since 2012.

Prayerful Farewell

Members of Rogue River Council 1594 in Medford, Ore., including Father Ken Sampson, pastor of Sacred Heart Church and council chaplain, gather in the sanctuary of St. Joseph Church in Jacksonville after a cleanup day at the site. About 20 Knights worked together to clean the church, which was the oldest Catholic church in southern Oregon until it was relegated to secular use in 2025. The Knights began their workday by praying a rosary in the church.

Memorial Mass

Fourth Degree Knights from St. Junipero Serra Assembly 3415 in Oxnard, Calif., provide an honor guard for an outdoor Mass at Santa Clara Cemetery and Mortuary on Memorial Day, May 25. Father Joshua Diener, pastor of St. Anthony Church and a member of Oxnard Council 750, celebrated Mass for about 90 people.

Kansas Camino

Dustin Young of Pope St. Pius X Council 6871 in Lebanon, Mo., carries the pilgrimage cross during the annual Father Kapaun Pilgrimage, a four-day, 60-mile walk from the Church of the Resurrection in Wichita, Kan., to St. John Nepomucene Church in Pilsen, Father Emil Kapaun’s home parish. Nearly 400 people, including Knights from across the country, participated in the pilgrimage honoring Father Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain and brother Knight who died in a North Korean prisoner-of-war camp in 1951 and was declared venerable in 2025. The pilgrimage concluded with Mass at St. John Nepomucene celebrated by Bishop Carl Kemme of Wichita.

A National Witness

Fourth Degree Knights from Lt. Col. Paul Gosnell Assembly 3213 in Yulee, Fla., lead more than 800 people in procession as the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passes through downtown Fernandina Beach. Knights from several councils joined the approximately 1-mile procession from St. Michael Church to the Fernandina Harbor Marina. From there, the Eucharist was taken by boat to St. Marys, Ga.

Igniting Young Hearts

District Deputy Mike Steiner (left) and members of Msgr. Robert M. Nolan Council 759 in Keller, Texas, stand with Greg Price (right), director of development for The Pines Catholic Camp, before a stained glass window depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the camp’s dining hall. The council spent $4,000 to restore the window, originally installed in the chapel of Our Lady of Victory Academy in Fort Worth in the late 1800s, and relocated it to the camp to inspire campers. The council also donated $1,000 to the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur.

Joyful Celebration

Fourth Degree Knights from Santa Maria Assembly 782 in Winston-Salem, N.C., provide an honor guard for a Eucharistic procession at Pennybryn, a Catholic retirement community with more than 400 residents, on the feast of Corpus Christi. Organized by the assembly, the event also included Mass, lunch and traditional Mexican dances performed by a local group.

Drawn to the Sacred Heart

Members of Msgr. M.J. Urbonas Council 519 in DuBois, Pa., and Rev. Patrick J. Healy Assembly 2661 gather with others at Holy Spirit Parish after a Holy Hour dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Knights organized the time of prayer, which drew about 100 people.

St. Barnabas, Pray for Us

Fourth Degree Knights from Queen of the Holy Rosary Assembly 2730 in Iloilo City, Visayas, and Father Pope Ybañez, pastor at Santa Teresa de Avila Church in Carles, stand ready to lead a procession honoring St. Barnabas on his feast day, June 11. More than 300 people from several parishes in the St. Barnabas Vicariate participated, and Knights assisted with the feast day celebrations that followed.

Christ Among Us

Members of Bishop Brodeur Assembly 877 in Cornwall, Ontario, provide a color guard as Knights from local councils carry a canopy over Father Jonathan Blake, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish and St. Columban Parish and council chaplain, as he carries the monstrance on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 2. Msgr. Kevin J. Maloney Council 11531 organized the procession from St. Francis de Sales Parish to St. Columban Church, with stops for music and prayer before concluding with Eucharistic adoration.

Parochial Festivities

Members of Bellmore (N.Y.) Council 3689 stand with Bishop John Barres of Rockville Centre and Dominican friars during a parish barbecue at St. Barnabas the Apostle Church. The council organized the event to celebrate the June 11 feast of the church’s patron and the 25th anniversary of Dominican Father Stephen Alcott’s priestly ordination.

Kneelers Replaced

Treasurer Jerry DiBello of Msgr. Henry C. Schuyler Council 1333 in West Chester, Pa., builds a kneeler at St. Agnes Parish. Knights worked with parishioners to replace more than 100-year-old kneelers. More than 60 parishioners, including several Knights, helped plan and complete the project over nine months.

Remember the Fallen

Members of St. Pierre Chanel Council 18410 in Mâcon, France, gather at the Monument aux Morts de Mâcon, a memorial honoring local soldiers who died in conflicts, including World War I and World War II. The council organizes memorial Masses at Mâcon Cathedral each year to commemorate V-E Day in May and Armistice Day in November.

Knights of the Eucharist

Fourth Degree Knights from Joseph Gerke Assembly 3080 in Harrisonville, Mo., provide an honor guard during a Eucharistic procession for the feast of Corpus Christi at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Father Dan Reardon, pastor and faithful friar, celebrated the preceding Mass and carried the monstrance during the procession, which ended with Eucharistic adoration and Benediction at the church.

St. Joseph’s Staff

Nuestra Señora de Monterrey Council 2312 in Monterrey, Mexico Northeast, donated a golden staff for the statue of St. Joseph at San José Obrero Church. The staff was presented during a Mass at the church; Fray Antonio de Jesús Sacedón Assembly 415 provided an honor guard for the presentation and liturgy.

Faithful Laborers

For about six months, members of Father Aloysius Phillips Council 7555 in Bluffton, Ind., helped remodel St. Joseph Church, including removing carpeting and pews, moving structures, painting and more. During the renovations, Masses have been celebrated in the parish’s basement, so Knights also help parishioners with mobility issues reach the basement.

United in Mercy

Our Lady of the Angels Council 13069 in Catonsville, Md., organized a Divine Mercy prayer service at 3 p.m., the hour of mercy, on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, at the Charleston Senior Living Community. Knights, families and members of a women’s group associated with the council prayed the Divine Mercy Chaplet and learned about St. Faustina.

Sacred Vessel

Knottsville (Ky.) Council 16125 spent $3,600 to purchase a monstrance for St. William Church, which previously shared one with St. Lawrence Church. The proceeds came from the council’s annual sausage fundraiser, which raised more than $8,700 for the churches, local schools and charitable organizations.

Parish Movie Night

Presentation of the Lord Council 18503 in Magnolia, Texas, hosted a movie night at Presentation of the Lord Church, showing Love God’s Will: The True Story of Fr. Ryan Stawaisz to encourage discernment of God’s will, especially vocations to the priesthood. Father Stawaisz, a brother Knight, was diagnosed with cancer twice before his priestly ordination in 2019; he died two years later at age 31. About 50 people attended the movie night, including Father Stawaisz’s parents, who shared personal stories about their son with the audience.

Eucharistic Studies

San Ysidro Council 14999 in Corrales, N.M., organized a 10-week Bible study focused on the Eucharist at San Ysidro Parish. The sessions were led by Deacon Bernard Ela, past state deputy, and included videos and discussion questions. About 25 parishioners attended each week.

Behold the Man of the Shroud

Allouez Council 658 in Rock Island, Ill., hosted an exhibit on the Shroud of Turin — a traveling display organized by the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe and Cardinal Stritch Council 3674 in Libertyville — for five days at St. Pius X Parish. The exhibit drew about 900 people and included a life-size replica of the shroud and more than 30 educational displays on its history.

Intercessory Prayer

At a recent council meeting, Jamestown (N.D.) Council 1883 organized a short prayer service for Father Chad Wilhelm, pastor of three local churches and a longtime K of C chaplain, ahead of the priest’s surgery for duodenal cancer. More than 40 people attended the service, which included the prayer for Blessed Michael McGivney’s canonization, asking his intercession for Father Wilhelm’s healing. Father Wilhelm, who completed his time as state chaplain in July after some 20 years, received the 2024 Blessed Michael McGivney Medal for his exemplary service to the Order.

Operation Ave Maria

In March, St. Margaret Council 3208 in Lake Charles, La., launched Operation Ave Maria, collecting rosaries from local churches to give the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, for distribution to service members stationed overseas, VA hospitals and families of military members. So far, the council has collected more than 2,700 rosaries through the program.

Beyond the Grave

Father Patrick O’Kelley Council 3860 in Dearborn, Mich., organized a Lenten retreat at St. Kateri Catholic Church for about 140 people. Catholic author and speaker Steve Ray spoke on the Four Last Things: death, heaven, hell and purgatory. The retreat also included Eucharistic adoration, confession and Mass.

Life’s a Gift

More than 20 Fourth Degree Knights from several assemblies near San Francisco provided an honor guard for a Mass of thanksgiving at St. Augustine Church in South San Francisco. Father Raymund Reyes (left), pastor and chaplain of St. Augustine Council 9714, and Father Francis Garbo, pastor of Mission Dolores Basilica and a brother Knight, were two of the concelebrating priests for the liturgy, held in gratitude for Father Garbo donating his kidney to Father Reyes, who was living with chronic kidney disease for more than five years.

Divine Mercy Tradition

Immaculate Heart of Mary Council 7560 in Pagosa Springs, Colo., organized its 25th annual Divine Mercy Sunday prayer service at Pope John Paul II Church. More than 100 people, including an honor guard from Father John C. Bowe Assembly 2704, attended the service, which concluded with prayers from the Divine Mercy novena. Afterward, the council served a beef brisket dinner and cake.

End-Of-Year Feast

Since 2016, Bishop Evans Council 10122 in Aurora, Colo., and its ladies’ auxiliary have organized an annual barbecue for seminarians at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver. More than 100 seminarians from St. John Vianney and Redemptoris Mater Seminary enjoyed a hamburger and hot dog meal celebrating the end of the school year. The council has supported seminarians through the Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) for more than 25 years, contributing more than $100,000.

Monthly Cathedral Rosary

St. Augustine Cathedral Council 15439 in Kalamazoo, Mich., and St. Catherine of Siena Council 6980 in Portage host a rosary rally on the second Saturday of each month outside of St. Augustine Cathedral. About 25 people gather to pray the rosary, sing hymns, recite litanies and more.

New Priest Support

Visalia (Calif.) Council 2268 organized a reception at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church to celebrate Father Scott-Vincent Borba, a brother Knight who was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Fresno in May. About 450 people attended, and Knights from several local councils helped with the event.

Confirmation Honor Guard

Archbishop Hughes Assembly 691 in New York City provided honor guards for confirmation Masses at St. Benedict Church, Church of the Good Shepherd and St. Lucy Parish. The assembly has provided this service for the liturgies for more than 10 years.

Women Religious Appreciated

More than 70 women religious in the Archdiocese of Omaha, Neb., attended the annual appreciation luncheon organized by Father Flanagan of Boys Town Council 652 in Omaha. In addition to a meal prepared by the Knights, the religious sisters each received a rose and a gift to thank them for their ministry.

Sacred Heart Devotion

Pope John XXIII Council 5677 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, organized a Holy Hour dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. Ludmila Parish. More than 30 people attended the service, which included Benediction and several prayers related to devotion to the Sacred Heart.

Mission Partners

Over the past two years, St. Catherine of Siena Council 6980 in Portage, Mich., has donated $2,000 to support three staff members and parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena Church participating in international mission trips. The Knights include the missionaries in their intentions when praying a rosary before their monthly council meeting.

Harmony Restored

Msgr. Raymond P. Kelly Council 10966 in Pasadena, Md., donated $20,000 to St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church for repairs to its organ, which had not been serviced in 30 years. The project cost a total of $106,000 and took four months to complete.

Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us

St. John the Baptist Church organizes six memorial Masses a year to commemorate the six apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. Since 2022, Berkeley (Calif.) Council 1499 has helped organize the June Mass and purchase flowers for it. Before Mass, Knights led the rosary and participated in a procession with a statue of Our Lady of Fatima. More than 70 people attended.

Following His Heart

St. Mary Council 2326 in Storm Lake, Iowa, organized a Sacred Heart Holy Hour with the Order’s icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. Mary Church. About 25 people attended, and Father Brent Lingle, pastor and council chaplain, presided. The icon remained at the church for just over a week.

Family

Ready, Set, Hunt!

Josh Neely of Pocahontas (Ark.) Council 2443 looks on as children search for Easter eggs filled with candy and toys during the council’s annual egg hunt at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. About 50 children participated in the hunt, which was held after Mass on Easter morning. (Photo by Rasha Warnick)

Scholarship Supper

Troy Miller of St. Edward Council 9586 in Nashville, Tenn., serves guests during the council’s Lenten fish fry at St. Edward School. The money raised supported the council’s scholarship fund for the school, which has awarded more than $14,000 to students since 2012. (Photo by Eric Harnisch)

Sunday Giving

Members of St. John the Baptist Council 18537 in Camalig, Luzon South, distribute boxes of food to children in need — one of three distributions made as part of the council’s annual Food for Families program. On three Sundays, Knights hosted some 50 children and their parents after Mass for prayer, games and meals.

A Sweet Tradition

Erwin Canciller (left) and Sean O’Malley of St. Benedict Council 15052 in Chicago prepare doughnuts for Donut Sunday at St. Benedict Parish. The council hosts the event several times a year, raising more than $1,200 for charity at the most recent gathering. (Photo by Karen Callaway)

Passing the Faith

A Knight from Manitowoc (Wis.) Council 710 presents a Bible to a student at Roncalli Catholic School after Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. The council gave Bibles to the entire fourth-grade class, and Father Nicholas Stellpflug, associate pastor and brother Knight, blessed both the Bibles and students.

A+ Scholars

Grand Knight Edward Vassallo of South Amboy (N.J.) Council 426 and Father Stanley Gromadzki, pastor of Church of the Sacred Heart and council chaplain, present $500 scholarships to three altar servers, all graduating seniors headed to college. Since 2006, the council has awarded more than $20,000 through its scholarship program. The council also gave the church a painted portrait of Blessed Michael McGivney that had been in the council’s possession for decades. After the portrait was professionally restored and framed, Father Gromadzki blessed it, and it is now displayed in the church.

Hotcake Handlers

Past Grand Knight Abel Desa of Msgr. John Robinson Council 8279 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, cooks pancakes for the council’s monthly breakfast at St. Patrick Parish. The council has organized these breakfasts for more than 25 years for fellowship and to support the parish and charitable causes.

Supporting Spirit Lake

Members of Iowa Great Lakes Council 5043 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, present a $500 check to Jason Petersen, outreach specialist at Upper Des Moines Opportunity, to support the organization’s food pantry. The council also donated $500 to the Lakes Area Senior Center for bathroom and room renovations.

Knights Remembered

Deputy Grand Knight Kris Simpao of St. Mary Council 13072 in Vancouver, British Columbia, restores the inscription on a memorial plaque honoring deceased Knights of the council and St. Pedro Calungsod Assembly 3400. The council and assembly installed the plaque at St. Mary’s Parish in April 2025. Knights cleaned the plaque and landscaped the surrounding area.

Brotherly Care

Members of Islands Council 10579 in Savannah, Ga., and their sons gather in a brother Knight’s yard during a cleanup. Volunteers spent more than two hours trimming palm trees, cutting bushes and completing other yardwork for the Knight, who underwent knee replacement surgery.

Meals for Guatemalan Families

Past Grand Knight Michael Joliat of Father Louis P. Gauthier Council 10170 in Burton, Mich., measures food during a meal packing event hosted by the council with Cross Catholic Outreach. About 70 people, including Knights from several local councils, helped pack 54,000 meals, which were later sent to families in Guatemala.

College Bound

Grand Knight George Costigan of St. Thomas à Becket Council 9781 in Reston, Va., and Father Richard Dyer, pastor of St. Thomas à Becket Church and council chaplain, present a $2,500 scholarship check to Shaun Burke, a parishioner and graduating high school senior — one of two recipients of the council’s scholarship program this year. The council has provided more than $45,000 to parishioners attending college since the scholarship program began some 25 years ago.

Ongoing Care

Past Grand Knight Chris Koerber (front row, second from left) and members of W.P. Morris Council 6645 in Cookeville, Tenn., present a check for more than $1,100 to Tracie Greene, a staff member of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville. The council also collected more than 3,400 pounds of food during its 40 Cans for Lent drive; the food was distributed to pantries operated by Catholic Charities and the Care Center, a multi-church cooperative that serves people in need.

Home Makeover

Treasurer Charlie Childs of St. Hubert Council 11357 in Langley, Wash., power-washes the exterior of a St. Hubert Church parishioner’s home. For more than 20 years, the council has completed home projects such as painting, cleaning and yard maintenance for parishioners who are elderly, sick or otherwise in need.

Rising Leaders

Grand Knight Mike Abbate of Ascension of Our Lord Council 9623 in LaPlace, La., presents plaques to two high school seniors who won the council’s Catholic Youth Leadership Award. Both recipients received a monetary prize. The award was established in 1959 by the Louisiana State Council to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their churches, schools and communities.

Purposeful Pancakes

Members of Bradford (Pa.) Council 403 gather during the council’s annual pancake and awards breakfast at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church. More than 140 people attended the event, during which the council honored parish youth and awarded four $1,000 scholarships.

Youth Investment

Grand Knight Michael Abbate of Ascension of Our Lord Council 9623 in LaPlace, La., is joined by Father José Lavastida, pastor of St. Joan of Arc and a member of Council 6870, and Principal Christine Creppel as they present a scholarship award to Joiee Tamplain, a seventh-grade student at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, after the school’s graduation Mass. Since 1987, the scholarship has been awarded annually to a student entering eighth grade at St. Charles Catholic High School.

Flames of Fellowship

A member of St. Louis de Montfort Council 11137 in Santa Maria, Calif., hands utensils to a girl during the council’s barbecue lunch at Pioneer Park. More than 500 families and parishioners were served a pork loin and hot dog dinner following an outdoor Mass at St. Louis de Montfort Parish.

College Bound

Rob Waterhouse, a field agent and member of Iowa Great Lakes Council 5043 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, presents scholarships to two graduating seniors at Spirit Lake High School. Council 5043 has organized its scholarship program for 10 years and awarded three $1,000 scholarships this year. The council also donated $500 to support the city of Lake Park’s Dinner Date program, which provides meals to older adults in nearby communities.

Faith in Session

Grand Knight Jay Roussel (left) and Derrick Lea of St. Michael Council 7067 in Needville, Texas, present a $3,000 check to volunteers and participants of Vacation Bible School at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. The council’s donation — the third time it has supported the program — allowed nearly 100 children to attend the weeklong camp free of charge.

Flipping for a Cause

Members of St. Raphael the Archangel Council 11143 in Carnegie, Pa., and other volunteers work in the kitchen during the council’s pancake breakfast at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. The event served nearly 300 meals and raised about $1,400 for the parish and local charities, including veterans groups and a local food bank.

Celebrating Success

Robert Bredehoft (right) and Frederick Bianco (left) of St. Mary Council 6202 in Cape May, N.J., present $1,000 scholarships to two eighth grade students at Wildwood Catholic Academy alongside their families. In its first two years, the council’s scholarship program has awarded $4,500 to students.

Faith Formation Fuel

Members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Council 16154 in Guadalupe, Calif., serve guests during the council’s recent pancake breakfast. Proceeds supported Our Lady of Guadalupe Church’s faith formation program and seminarians through the Order’s Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP).

Cool Contribution

Grand Knight Steve Schill and members of Father Leo Finley Council 5186 in Kirkville, N.Y., present a $4,000 check — proceeds from the council’s monthly pancake breakfasts — to Tom Lupia, business manager for the tri-parish community that the council serves. The donation covered nearly 80% of the cost to purchase an industrial freezer for St. Mary’s of the Assumption Parish’s event center in Minoa, which is used by all three parishes.

Serving Up Support

Members of St. Gregory Council 15425 in Plantation, Fla., including Daniel Zeledon clad in armor, gather with Father Michael Davis, pastor of St. Gregory the Great Parish, before the council’s pancake breakfast. More than 140 people attended, and about $1,500 was raised for an Archdiocese of Miami seminarian and the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization.

Excellent Scholarship

Deputy Grand Knight Roland Estrada (left) and Financial Secretary Enrique Valencia of St. Anthony of Padua Council 17436 in Imperial, Calif., join Father Alex Aquino, a retired priest of the Diocese of San Diego, to present a $200 scholarship check to William Krug, a high school senior and parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Parish. The council launched its scholarship program in 2025 and awarded eight scholarships of $200 each this year.

Shelves Filled

Past Grand Knight James Bizzarro (left) of Father John LaFarge, S.J. Council 4012 in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., his wife Jane and Bennett Macaluso of Long Branch (N.J.) Council 335 stand behind food donations collected by the Knights at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown. Since 2021, the council has collected about 800 food items each month at St. Patrick Church and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish for First Presbyterian’s food pantry, which serves more than 225 local families.

Access to Catholic Education

Grand Knight Kevin Pittack Sr. (center), Financial Secretary Ron Ryczak (left) and Deputy Grand Knight Mario Fitzgerald of Sacred Heart of Mary Council 7622 in Jermyn, Pa., stand with Alanna Angerson after presenting her with a council scholarship at Christ the King Parish. For the past six years, the council has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating eighth-grade student from LaSalle Academy who plans to attend a Catholic high school.

Fry for Good

St. Thomas More Council 10205 in Centennial, Colo., has hosted weekly Lenten fish fry dinners at St. Thomas More Parish for 16 years, serving about 5,700 people this year and raising more than $32,000 for its faith formation and pro-life initiatives.

Family Fun

Koronadal (Mindanao) Council 4576 organized a Family Day at Aranez Beach Resort for more than 150 people. The council hosts this event twice a year, coordinating transportation and food preparation.

Griddle Giving

St. Matthew Council 14360 in Norwalk, Conn., worked with a group at St. Matthew Parish to organize a community breakfast after a Sunday Mass. The event raised $2,500 for Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center.

20 Years on Mission

Bishop Salvator Schlaefer Council 11301 in Campbellsport, Wis., hosted four Lenten fish fries at St. Matthew Church, serving 1,200 meals and raising $12,000 that was later split among the church, St. Matthew Catholic School, New Beginnings Pregnancy Care Center and other causes. The council has organized fish fries for the past 20 years, raising $98,000 in that time.

Pantry Partners

Members of Mother Seton Council 15540 in Three Bridges, N.J., donated more than 1,400 pounds of canned food to Flemington Area Food Pantry. The council has supported the pantry for more than five years and holds the Lenten food drive annually.

Spirit of Service

For the past three years, St. Michael the Archangel Council 771 in Charleston, W.Va., has hosted fish fries at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, raising more than $15,000 for charity, including Special Olympics West Virginia, Clay County Food Pantry, the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program, local Catholic schools and more. Since 2013, the council has also donated more than $10,000 to support seminarians in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston through the Order’s Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP).

Holy Hunters

Church of the Resurrection Council 11692 in Bel Aire, Kan., hosted an Easter egg hunt at Resurrection Catholic School on Holy Saturday, April 4. More than 40 children searched for 1,000 eggs filled with items including statues of Jesus, crucifixes, puzzles and more.

Youth Award Night

During its annual awards dinner celebrating young people, Hanford (Calif.) Council 2343 awarded six $750 scholarships — proceeds from the council’s annual golf tournament — to relatives of council members graduating from high school or attending college. The council has provided more than $60,000 in scholarships since 1993.

Monthly Mission

Aberdeen (S.D.) Council 820 organized three Lenten fish fries at Sacred Heart Church, serving about 100 people each time and raising $4,200 for the council’s general fund. The council also sponsors monthly breakfasts at Sacred Heart and St. Mary churches from September through April, with proceeds benefiting different charitable organizations.

Cans Cha-Ching

Airdrie (Alberta) Council 8045 worked with four local Catholic schools and St. Paul Parish to organize its annual 40 Cans for Lent drive. The drive collected more than 11,400 pounds of food and over CA$11,700 for Airdrie Food Bank. Over the past nine years, the council has collected food donations valued at more than CA$328,000.

Hooked on Giving

St. Elizabeth Council 10373 and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Assembly 3229 in Pflugerville, Texas, raised more than $17,800 from their Lenten fish fries at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. The proceeds supported the parish, the Knights’ scholarship program, a local pregnancy resource center and other organizations. The council and assembly have organized these fish fries since 2013, raising more than $130,000 to date.

Fueling Students

Members of Our Lady of the Desert Council 12877 in Sparks, Nev., and others prepare lunch for University of Nevada, Reno students at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Newman Center. The council provides lunch at the center twice a year, serving about 200 students most recently. The council also presented Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg of Reno with a portrait of himself painted by brother Knight Abayomi Aderinola.

Ringing in Faith

Woodstock (Ill.) Council 776 purchased 20 sweatshirts valued at $785 for eighth grade students at St. Mary Catholic School for their class trip to Washington, D.C. During the trip, the students visited the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and toured the iconic Knights Tower, which was erected with support from the Supreme Council and houses a 56-bell carillon.

Local Gifts, Global Impact

Lansing (Kan.) St. Francis de Sales Council 10834 organized a pancake breakfast fundraiser at St. Francis de Sales Church to support St. Mary’s School and Orphanage in India. The event raised more than $1,900 to help cover food, medical expenses, teacher salaries and electricity costs. Over the past three years, the council and parish have donated more than $5,600 to the school and orphanage.

Academic Achievement Rewarded

For more than 20 years, St. Viator Council 8282 in Las Vegas has awarded two $500 scholarships annually — one to a male student and one to a female student — during St. Viator Catholic School’s eighth grade graduation ceremony. The scholarships support the students’ Catholic high school education.

Knightly Farewell

Thirteen Fourth Degree Knights from Bishop William M. Cosgrove Assembly 3151 in Freeburg, Ill., provided an honor guard for Father McGivney Catholic High School’s graduation Mass and commencement ceremony. The assembly has provided the service since the school opened in 2015.

Beyond the Classroom

Msgr. Andrew K. Gwynn Council 1668 in Greenville, S.C., donated $1,200 to support Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School’s senior class trip. Students visited various historical sites throughout the state and concluded the trip with Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and a visit with Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune of Charleston

Gratitude Blooms

Knights from Bel Air Council 4714 in Forest Hill, Md., distributed more than 1,000 flowers to mothers and maternal figures after Mass over Mother’s Day weekend at three local churches.

Essays of Courage

Holy Spirit Council 10502 in Palmyra, Pa., awarded $1,000 scholarships to two high school seniors. Applicants wrote essays about remaining true to the Catholic faith amid social pressures.

32,000 Meals Packed

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Council 7502 in Northglenn, Colo., partnered with Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and Meals of Hope Colorado to package 32,000 meals for the parish food bank. More than 160 people, including 20 Knights, spent two hours packing the meals, which were distributed to people in need.

Fire Recovery

Father Edward Farrell Council 5591 in Princeton, Ill., partnered with St. Louis Church’s Altar and Rosary Society to organize a pancake breakfast. The event raised $5,000 to support a parishioner’s family that lost its home in a house fire.

Forward Thinking

Since 2015, The Fisherman Council 7353 in Mountain Home, Ark., has awarded more than $73,500 in scholarships to 70 students from St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Mountain Home and St. Andrew Church in Yellville who are pursuing postsecondary education.

Sharing Beyond the Table

Our Lady, Star of the Sea Council 9258 in Solomons, Md., organized three dinner fundraisers to support the construction of a new preschool building at Our Lady, Star of the Sea Parish. The dinners raised a total of $1,300, and about 40 pounds of leftover food were donated to St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen in Great Mills.

Monthly Mission

St. Clare Roseville (Calif.) Council 12887 has long organized monthly pancake breakfasts at St. Clare Church. So far this year, more than $11,000 in proceeds have supported Sacramento Life Center, the church’s faith formation programs and capital campaign, and other causes. Since 2010, the breakfasts have raised about $140,000 for the council’s charitable giving.

A Brotherhood of Support

St. Frances and St. Clare Council 222 in Seneca Falls, N.Y., and Seneca Falls Assembly 739 have raised more than $4,000 for Past Grand Knight Bob Reynolds, a former district deputy, who needs a double lung and liver transplant. Fundraising efforts are ongoing, and the council and assembly plan to raise $50,000.

Championing Catholic Schools

Clarksburg (W.Va.) Council 872 donated more than $13,200 to Harrison County Catholic Schools, including St. Mary’s School and Notre Dame High School. The council also contributed to the West Virginia State Council’s Catholic education fundraiser, raising $600 to support schools in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.

Rosary for America

St. Bernadette Council 16376 in Westlake, Ohio, displayed a banner outside St. Stephen Parish encouraging people to pray a rosary for America. The council also donated more than $8,000 to the parish food pantry.

Community

Road to Recovery

Members of Manchester (N.H.) Council 92 load donations from their recent drive for people in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa into a moving truck at Trinity High School. The council collected supplies valued at more than $15,000 — including furniture, clothing, hygiene products and building materials — which Knights drove to Maryland before the items were shipped to Jamaica and distributed through Mustard Seed Communities. (Photo by John Tully)

Coastal Cleanup

Grand Knight Denys Zinchenk of St. Nicholas Council 18620 in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, carries a care package for Iryna Novitska, a parishioner of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church. The council distributed more than 50 care packages — filled with nonperishable food and beverages — to people in need. (Photo by Andrii Gorb)

Knights Respond

Local Knights, accompanied by state chaplain Father Elixander Torres Pérez, display a Knights of Columbus flag at Fray Benito Rafael Freyre Parish in Holguín, Cuba. The Knights delivered more than 700 pounds of food, medicine and hygiene supplies to families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Building a Way Forward

Members of Father Edward L. Richardson, S.M.A. Council 11984 in Chesapeake, Va., build a ramp at the home of a parishioner of St. Stephen, Martyr Catholic Church. The parishioner’s granddaughter lives with her and uses a wheelchair following a motorcycle accident. Knights worked with volunteers from a local Methodist church, which supplied the ramp, to complete the installation.

Goals Galore

Members of St. Peter the Apostle Council 17487 in Ternopil, Ukraine, gather with a team during the council’s third annual soccer tournament. Nearly 70 children from local Ukrainian Greek Catholic parishes participated. All participants received certificates and a meal; the winning team received a trophy.

Ministry of Encounter

Grand Knight Gustavo Buenrostro of Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Council 15888 in Querétaro, Mexico Central, greets a man experiencing homelessness outside Escobedo Market. Every Thursday, Knights spend more than an hour visiting with those in need and distributing food, beverages and basic supplies.

Sounds of Joy

Knights from Blessed Józef Jankowski Council 15415 in Nakło nad Notecią, Poland, and their wives gather in the town square to sing Christmas carols following Nakło’s Three Kings Parade. The council worked with three local parishes to organize the event, which was attended by about 1,000 people. (Photo by Daniel Marciniak)

Legacy of Recovery

Thomas Weninger (left) and Thomas Poppell of Bishop Thomas J. Grady Council 5618 in Altamonte Springs, Fla., paint a room at Recovery House of Central Florida Inc., a home for people recovering from addiction. The room was dedicated in honor of former council chaplain Msgr. Ed Thompson, who died in 2016 at age 92 and previously overcame an alcohol addiction.

Gifts of the Magi

Knights from Nuestro Señor de Tabasco Council 13330 in Villahermosa, Mexico South, distribute about 120 toys to local children during a Three Kings Day celebration on the feast of the Epiphany.

Rallying Around Mikey

Grand Knight Ceasar Lucido (right) and members of Henry Stolzenthaler Council 1675 in Staten Island, N.Y., present a $4,700 check — proceeds from the council’s St. Patrick’s Day party — to brother Knight Pat Scotto (second from right). The donation helped cover ongoing medical expenses for Scotto’s 8-year-old son, Mikey, who is undergoing treatment for childhood soft tissue sarcoma, a cancer in the body’s connective tissue

Remember the Fallen

British Columbia State Deputy Edgar Nacar (left) and State Warden Andrew Costales carry a wreath through a sword arch formed by Fourth Degree Knights from St. Pedro Calungsod Assembly 3400 in Vancouver. The wreath was laid at a memorial plaque honoring deceased Canadian military members at St. Mary Church. The service included prayer and the raising of the Canadian flag by the Knights.

Love Thy Neighbor

Members of St. Jude Council 7155 in Marina, Calif., serve a pasta dinner at the Hyatt Regency Hotel to people affected by an apartment fire in Monterey that displaced more than 90 people. The hotel provided temporary shelter for affected residents.

Rolling Out Charity

Past Grand Knight Louis Graziano (left) and Financial Secretary Chris Froelich of Father Larry Endrizzi Council 6918 in Thomson, Ga., prepare egg rolls for the council’s annual fundraiser at Queen of Angels Church. More than 2,000 egg rolls were sold, raising over $3,500 for the church’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference, the Order’s Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP), the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program, Special Olympics Georgia and other causes

Roadside Service

Members of Sacred Heart of Mary Council 7622 in Jermyn, Pa., and others gather after a roadside cleanup along state Route 107. The council has participated in the Adopt-A-Highway program for over 20 years, organizing about two cleanups a year and collecting more than 40 bags of trash at its most recent pickup. The council also donated $500 through the Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) to Faustinus Ugo, a Diocese of Scranton seminarian serving at Christ the King Parish.

Home Repair

Knights from St. Thomas the Apostle Council 9287 in Phoenix and other volunteers gather in the yard of a widowed parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Some 15 people spent about four hours landscaping the yard and making home repairs. The council spent more than $1,000 to purchase roof sealant, drywall repair supplies and other materials.

Civic Conversation

Dominican Father Gabriel Mosher, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center and faithful friar of Padre Pio Assembly 2636 in Roosevelt, Utah, delivers the council’s annual patriotic lecture at the Newman Center. College students and other parishioners attended Father Mosher’s talk on the importance of civic discourse.

Constructing Hope

Members of Sacred Heart Council 1847 in Franklin, Mass., hold a Habitat for Humanity sign inside a home during a Habitat workday. The Knights helped paint, landscape and complete other projects at the house, which a local mother and her four children would later move into. One of the council’s volunteers also helped install flooring over a two-week period. Council 1847 donated $5,000 to the organization.

Survivor Support

Eric Kliebenstein, community director of St. Margaret of Scotland Council 16568 in Oceanside, Calif., delivers hygiene kits and feminine hygiene products to staff from Children of the Immaculate Heart, which serves survivors of sex trafficking. The council raised $1,000 at St. Margaret Parish to purchase 200 kits and 100 feminine products.

Honor the Fallen

Fourth Degree Knights from Bishop Scanlan Assembly 2393 in St. George, Utah, gather at Sun River Honor Park before providing an honor guard for the park’s annual Memorial Day service. The assembly has provided an honor guard for the service since 2011.

Rosary Remembrance

More than 25 members of Msgr. Joseph E. Hanz Assembly 1209 in Beloit, Wis., and others gather at Mount Olivet Cemetery on Memorial Day to pray the joyful mysteries of the rosary for veterans who have died. In anticipation of the holiday, about 15 Knights and family members partnered with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2306 to place more than 400 American flags on veterans’ graves at two cemeteries.

Steps of Service

Knights from St. Paul Council 8170 in Corpus Christi, Texas, built stairs in the backyard of a parishioner of St. Paul the Apostle Church. The council spent $500 on materials, while two Knights donated an additional $100 each. Several Knights worked to complete the project over four days.

Raise the Flag

Fourth Degree Knights from District #18 hold the Philippine flag in front of St. Joseph Cathedral in Butuan City, Mindanao, before a patriotic ceremony marking Philippine Independence Day. More than 20 Knights carried the flag to Guingona Park, where more than 1,000 people were gathered for a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate Philippine independence.

An International Tribute

Past Faithful Navigator Mike Drewniak (left) of SK John G. Timmermans Assembly 2632 in Airdrie, Alberta, presents poppies and Canadian flags to Pino Valente, president of Cassino Red Poppy Association. The assembly arranged for 1,250 donated poppies and more than 800 Canadian flags to be sent to the Italian-based association, which educates students about the Battle of Monte Cassino during World War II. Students placed the poppies on soldiers’ graves and the Canadian flags on the graves of Canadian soldiers at the Commonwealth War Cemetery of Cassino.

Law Enforcement Appreciation

Members of Pope John Paul II Council 13808 in Greensboro, Ga., stand with members of the Greene and Putnam county sheriff’s offices and the Greensboro Police Department during the council’s annual law enforcement appreciation dinner at Christ Our King and Savior Church. Fifty officers were recognized for their service and received prayer cards of St. Michael the Archangel, patron saint of law enforcement officers.

Memorial Restoration

Patrick Couture (right) of Charny Council 6852 in Lévis, Québec, stands with sculptor Pierre Yves Angers in front of the restored Calvary monument at Charny Cemetery. The council partnered with local organizations, including the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, to fund the approximately CA$12,000 restoration of the century-old monument honoring fallen World War I soldiers. Father Raymond Poulin, a retired priest and brother Knight, blessed the monument during a ceremony for which Cardinal Louis Nazaire Bégin Assembly 1034 provided an honor guard.

Philippine Independence Day

Knights from Estancia (Visayas) Council 5123 and Queen of the Holy Rosary Assembly 2730 in Iloilo lead patriotic ceremonies outside Estancia Municipal Hall before a parade celebrating Philippine Independence Day. More than 300 people, including 15 Knights, participated in the parade and flag-raising ceremony that followed.

Prayer Plaza

Richard Friese (right) of Corpus Christi Assembly 2810 in Flagler Beach, Fla., and Deputy Grand Knight Bruce Zarajczyk of Notre Dame Council 10514 build a spiritual meditation plaza at St. Mary Cemetery in Bunnell. The assembly led the project with support from several District #17 councils and assemblies. Knights from Assembly 2810 donated materials and funds, and six Knights completed the project in one month. The plaza was dedicated during the assembly’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Field of Honor

Members of Deacon Charles L. Troncale PSD KSG Assembly 2416 in Prattville, Ala., stand next to a display of U.S. flags outside St. Joseph Church on Memorial Day. For the past three years, the assembly has organized “Field of Honor” displays at the parish for Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day.

Sandwich Security

Robert Boisvert (left) and Greg Mercier of Grande Prairie (Alberta) Council 3241 prepare sandwiches for homeless shelters during the council’s monthly Sandwich Sunday at St. Joseph Church. Each month, Knights prepare more than 750 sandwiches that are later distributed by local shelters. Boisvert started the initiative in October 2024, and it has since provided more than 18,000 sandwiches to people in need.

Memorial Day Observance

Knights from several councils and assemblies gather with family members and friends at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Low Moor, Va., for District #36’s fifth annual Memorial Day commemoration. Volunteers placed U.S. flags on 18 veterans’ graves and prayed the joyful mysteries.

Seminary Hole-In-One

St. Francis of Assisi Council 9543 in Madison, Miss., organized its annual Luella and Floyd Q. Doolittle Memorial Golf Classic, named for the late Knight who founded the tournament and his wife. The tournament drew nearly 90 people and raised about $26,000 to support the formation of seminarians for the Diocese of Jackson.

Going the Extra Mile

Manordale Valley Council 4226 in Murrysville, Pa., held its annual car show at St. John de La Salle Parish, featuring more than 180 cars and drawing about 400 people. Over the past nine years, the event has raised more than $100,000 — including $11,800 in 2026 — for veterans’ organizations and other charities.

Race to Raise

Father Pierre de Smet Council 9756 in Pinedale, Wyo., donated $500 to each of 12 charities — including women’s shelters, preschools and mental health organizations — as part of Foundation 23’s annual Race to Raise community fundraiser, for a total of $6,000. Local companies and donors contributed to a matching fund, with matching amounts varying by charity.

Sustainability Stewards

Knights from St. John Paul II Council 5647 in Cottage Grove, Minn., and their families toured the Washington County South Environmental Center in Woodbury to learn about sustainability efforts. The council shared what it learned with parishioners of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and the Church of St. Rita through bulletins, social media and local council and district communications. The council plans to collaborate with the center on future volunteer opportunities.

Medical Assistance

St. Ann Council 12886 in Emmaus, Pa., donated more than $12,300 to a student at St. Ann School to help cover medical expenses following her liver transplant due to sickle cell anemia and other health issues.

Cleanup Day

Burlington (N.J.) Council 589 organized a spring cleanup day at Gallagher Hall. Twelve members spent more than four hours mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, picking up litter and more. The council conducts spring and fall cleanup days each year.

Serving Beyond Borders

St. Nicholas Council 7011 in Sterling Heights, Mich., sponsored a fundraiser at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish, drawing more than 200 people and raising $2,500 for Friends of the Congo Inc., which provides maternal health care and clean water to people in remote areas of the Congo. The council also donated $6,000 to Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, local schools and parish charities.

Can-Do Mission

Sacred Heart Council 4308 in Osage, Iowa, has collected cans and bottles to recycle for cash since 2021, raising more than $100,000 for several groups, including adoption centers, veterans’ organizations and Catholic summer camps.

Recovery Ready

Six members of St. Patrick Council 3484 in Canby, Ore., prepared a brother Knight’s home ahead of medical procedures that would affect his mobility. The Knights installed a ramp, bed rail system, wheelchair hitch carrier for his car and more. Afterward, the Knights prayed to St. Michael for successful surgeries.

A Clean Start

St. Veronica Council 12579 in Chantilly, Va., organized its annual hygiene product and clothing drive at St. Veronica Church, collecting more than 2,700 pounds of items for Madison Emergency Services Association to distribute to people in need in Madison County. Together, the two drives helped about 500 families. Over the past 20 years, the council has donated 15 tons of items and more than $17,300 to the organization.

Community Celebration

San Salvador Council 299 in Perth Amboy, N.J., organized its annual Shield Awards Dinner at American Legion Post 45. The event recognizes first responders, Catholic school teachers and others who serve the community. The council has hosted the dinner for about 15 years, with more than 100 people attending this year.

Swinging for Charity

St. John Neumann Council 7670 in Gansevoort, N.Y., sponsored its annual golf tournament, drawing more than 70 participants and raising over $3,000 for St. Therese Chapel’s food pantry, local Scouts and other groups. The event has raised more than $60,000 since 2006.

Heroes’ Flags

Knights from St. Francis of Assisi Council 670 in Staunton, Va., worked with family members, Scouts and students from Sacred Heart of Jesus Classical Academy to place more than 850 American flags on veterans’ graves at Staunton National Cemetery for Memorial Day.

Charity’s For(e)tune

St. Isaac Jogues Council 11098 in Pickering, Ontario, hosted its annual charity golf tournament at Deer Creek Golf Club. The event raised more than CA$55,000 for St. Isaac Jogues Parish and other charities, including Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Over the past 19 years, the tournament has raised more than CA$450,000.

Camp Care

Bishop Denis J. O’Connell Council 12366 in Fort Mill, S.C., donated $2,250 to Camp CARE, which provides programming for children with cancer and their families. The council also donated $1,000 to Birthright of Charlotte, a pregnancy resource center.

From Towels to Tables

Joseph M. Kelley Council 15254 in Davenport, Iowa, sponsored a towel drive at Sacred Heart Cathedral, collecting nearly 400 towels for the Clothing Center at Minnie’s Maison, a nonprofit that provides free clothing to people in need. Knights also volunteer at Café on Vine, a soup kitchen, serving more than 50 people during their most recent visit.

Black Cows, Big Smiles

Iron River (Mich.) Council 2300 organized a “black cow” (root beer float) event for residents, family members and staff at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. The council organizes the event four times a year, serving black cows, sundaes and treats.

Healing Ride

Bill Rhodes Assembly 2886 in Ozark, Mo., sponsored an equine therapy event for about 30 veterans and their family members at Reasons Rescue Ranch in Sparta on June 6, the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. Donations, including from K of C councils across the state, raised more than $7,000 to make the event free for veterans and provide T-shirts and gifts. The assembly donated $1,000 to the ranch.

Path Builders

Four members of St. Joan of Arc Council 11779 in Elkhart, Kan., built a ramp at the home of a community member who has Moersch-Woltman syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes muscle spasms and stiffness. The council spent about $1,500 to build the ramp — the 12th it has built for people in need.

Comfort Toys

Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill Assembly 2381 in Elgin, Ill., partnered with its ladies’ auxiliary group to organize a stuffed animal drive with drop-off locations at three local churches. More than 4,600 stuffed animals were collected and later distributed to 24 first responder agencies and three nonprofit organizations to give children in need of comfort.

Armed with Prayer

Members of Bishop Aegidius Jünger Assembly 2259 in Vancouver, Wash., and volunteers gather at least once a month to make rosaries that are sent to U.S. military bases. The assembly has organized this initiative for more than three years, spending $1,500 and sending more than 4,000 rosaries to service members last year alone.

Flag Raising

Knights from Rogue River Council 1594 in Medford, Ore., worked with Sacred Heart Parish to plan, fundraise and coordinate the installation of a flagpole at the parish. The flagpole will serve as a site for an annual memorial service for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, normally held on the second Saturday in September.

Rallying for a Cure

When a brother Knight’s two granddaughters were diagnosed with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, a rare inherited disease, members of Holy Mother Mary Council 3958 in Nesconset, N.Y., rallied to support research into a cure. So far, the Knights’ contributions — including $2,500 from the council — along with an ongoing public awareness campaign, have helped raise more than $95,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital.

Charity Strikes

St. Peter the Apostle Council 15779 in Trinity, Fla., organized its second annual bowling fundraiser at LaneGlo Bowl, drawing 105 participants. The event raised more than $4,600 for charity, including St. Peter the Apostle Parish’s food pantry, the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program, the Global Wheelchair Mission and more.

Bountiful Service

Holy Spirit Council 16159 in Goddard, Kan., organized its annual steak dinner fundraiser at the Church of the Holy Spirit, drawing more than 500 people. The event raised nearly $27,000 for Kansans for Life, Habitat for Humanity, the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program and other charities.

Year of Giving

Throughout 2025, Haverstraw (N.Y.) Council 581 donated more than $36,000 — proceeds from various council fundraisers — to local churches, seminarians, Catholic Charities, Birth Right of Rockland, the council’s scholarship fund and more.

Kentucky Derby Night

St. Catherine of Siena Council 6980 in Portage, Mich., organized its fourth annual Kentucky Derby dinner and dance at St. Catherine of Siena Parish. Eighty people enjoyed dinner, music, contests and more. The event raised more than $7,200 for the parish, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Kalamazoo and other charitable organizations.

On the Line

Holy Spirit Council 13919 in Malolos City, Luzon North, organized its annual free throw contest. The winner competed in the district competition.

Life

Hope Baskets

Financial Secretary Dominick Latino (right) and Andrew Greco of Mary, Queen of Peace Council 12072 in Mandeville, La., present Easter baskets to Thomas Mitchell (left), executive director of Children’s Advocacy Center–Hope House, which provides support and services for children and families who have experienced abuse. The council has provided Easter baskets for more than 10 years, providing about 240 baskets with toys, stuffed animals and candy in that time.

Knights March for Moms and Babies

Knights join thousands of pro-life demonstrators for the Michigan March for Life in Lansing. State Deputy Barry Borsenik led the Pledge of Allegiance at the rally, and Knights served as marshals during the march. (Photo by Jonathan Francis)

Remembering Our Children

Father Jakub Ciołak, parish priest and brother Knight, incenses a casket containing the remains of eight infants at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel as members of Our Lady of Ostrabrama Council 14577 in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland, look on during a funeral on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. The Knights established a gravesite for children at a local cemetery and provided support for their parents at the chapel and cemetery. (Photo by Radosław Mizera)

Baby Bag Drive

Grand Knight Ted McDermott and Knights from St. Maximilian Kolbe Council 11483 in Port Charlotte, Fla., present a $6,600 check to Christine Carey, director of advancement at Pregnancy Solutions. The council raised $8,000 through its annual baby bag drive for the pregnancy resource center. Since 2018, the council has supported Pregnancy Solutions with more than $36,000, including grants from the Supreme Council through the ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) program.

Voices for Truth

Members of Bohol Council 3290 in Tagbilaran, Visayas, gather outside Our Lady of Immaculate Church before participating in the annual March for Life organized by K of C councils in southern Bohol. More than 200 people participated, including Knights from 34 councils.

A Safe Haven

Grand Knight Jeff Ricketts (second from right) and other members of Cambridge (Ohio) Council 1641 stand beside a Safe Haven Baby Box at the Cambridge Fire Department with EMT Paul Ganel. The council contributed $7,500 toward the $26,000 total cost to purchase and install the box, and will provide about $600 annually for maintenance.

Public Witness

Fraternal leaders and Knights from several jurisdictions in Mexico gather in Mexico City, in front of the capital city’s congress building after participating in the annual March for Life organized by Pasos por la Vida, the Knights and other organizations. More than 2,000 people, including over 100 Knights, joined the pro-life demonstration.

United Effort

Dave Kraemer (center), faithful navigator of Mary, Mother of the Church Assembly 3942 and past grand knight of Wadena (Minn.) Council 2107, and Peter Fink (left), volunteer sonographer at Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center and brother Knight, present a $100,000 check to Dan Nichols, executive director of the pregnancy resource center, to help purchase a new ultrasound machine. Assembly 3942, Council 2107 and Sacred Heart Council 1803 in Staples together raised $65,000 through various fundraisers, with a $35,000 match by the Supreme Council through the Ultrasound Initiative. Leftover funds were used for the center’s operational costs.

Journeying with Mary

Members of Universitario Nuestra Señora del Refugio Council 18590 and Nuestra Señora de Monterrey Council 2312 carry a statue of Our Lady of the Sweet Expectation through Monterrey, Mexico Northeast, to celebrate the feast of the Annunciation and the International Day of the Unborn Child on March 25. About 100 people joined the procession, walking 1 mile while praying the joyful mysteries of the rosary.

Baby Bottle Blessings

Paul Haymes of Santa Cruz Council 9038 in Buda, Texas, presents a $5,460 check — proceeds from the council’s baby bottle campaign — to staff of the St. John Paul II Life Center in Austin. The Supreme Council donated an additional $400 through the ASAP program. The baby bottle drive raised more than $10,000, so the council also donated $5,460 to Santa Cruz Catholic Church’s Gabriel Project.

Ability for More

Knights from Mother Seton Council 15540 in Three Bridges, N.J., prepare to collect donations for the council’s fund drive for people with disabilities after Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. More than $3,000 was raised for Special Olympics New Jersey, Center for Educational Advancement and other causes.

Showering Babies with Love

Members of Emerald Coast Council 11893 in Destin, Fla., and Father Thomas Guido, pastor at the Church of the Resurrection and council chaplain, gather behind donations collected during the council’s annual baby shower collection. Over four weeks, diapers, clothing and toys valued at about $2,100 were collected from Corpus Christi Parish and the Church of the Resurrection and given to Pregnancy Resource Center of Navarre and Fort Walton Beach Center for Women.

Champion Meals

Knights from St. Hubert Council 11357 in Langley, Wash., unload boxes of meals before distributing them to athletes competing in the annual Special Olympics Washington track and field event at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. The council has volunteered at Special Olympics events for the past 10 years.

Life Blooms in Prayer

Knights from Santa Maria Council 2829 in Winston-Salem, N.C., process a Knights of Columbus Silver Rose into St. Benedict the Moor Parish before a pro-life prayer service. About 80 people prayed for an end to abortion, and the rose remained at the parish overnight before being transferred to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in High Point.

Funding a Pro-Life Cornerstone

John Archer of St. Bernadette Council 16376 in Westlake, Ohio, and his wife Jane present a $2,500 check to Cynthia Carter-Harris, CEO of Cornerstone Pregnancy Services in Elyria, to support construction of a maternity home in Amherst. The Supreme Council donated an additional $400 through the ASAP program.

Supporting Every Ability

Members of Good Shepherd Council 9076 in San Diego collect donations for the council’s annual fund drive for people with disabilities outside Good Shepherd Parish. The drive raised more than $3,100 for St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, which provides programs for adults with disabilities.

Bottled-Up Blessings

Members of Chambersburg (Pa.) Council 1426 present a $6,000 check — proceeds from the council’s baby bottle campaign at Corpus Christi Church — to staff members of Catholic Charities of Harrisburg for Lourdeshouse Maternity Home. The Supreme Council donated an additional $400 through the ASAP program.

Every Drop Matters

Knights from Mother Seton Council 15540 in Three Bridges, N.J., welcome donors to a blood drive at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church’s parish center. The council partners with the church and the New York Blood Center to host six drives a year, collecting more than 45 units of blood at the most recent drive — and more than 350 units in the past two years alone.

Welcoming New Life

Robert Hays (left) and Bill Sherman of Msgr. William S. Bevington Council 9132 in Hendersonville, Tenn., present a $13,500 check to Cassidy Manning, development specialist at Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center. The donation includes proceeds from the council’s annual baby bottle campaign at Our Lady of the Lake Church, $1,500 from the council and a $400 donation from the Supreme Council through the ASAP program.

Giving Life a Voice

Mishawaka (Ind.) Council 1878 held its annual trivia fundraiser for Voices for Life, a pro-life nonprofit in South Bend, drawing 130 people. Since 2024, the event has raised more than $20,800, including more than $8,200 this year.

Champion Fundraising

St. Peter Council 6602 in Newberg, Ore., sponsored its annual fund drive for people with disabilities, raising $5,000 for Special Olympics Oregon in Yamhill County. The council has held the drive for more than 15 years, raising more than $35,000. Several Knights also volunteer at Special Olympics events throughout the year.

Cribs Full of Care

Msgr. Paul V. Heller Council 8393 in Luray, Va., held its Fill the Crib event, which collected more than 330 items valued at over $2,700, as well as more than $240 for the Life Center of Page Valley. Since the donation was made through the ASAP program, the Supreme Council provided a $400 grant. The council has supported the pregnancy resource center since 2019.

Life Abounds

For more than 22 years, Hightstown (N.J.) Council 6284 has partnered with the American Red Cross to organize two blood drives a year at the Hightstown First Aid Squad. The drives have collected more than 1,800 pints of blood, helping more than 5,400 people.

Mothers Supported

York Council 1530 in Dallastown, Pa., organized its second annual Mother’s Day diaper drive at St. Joseph Catholic Church, collecting more than 6,200 diapers and more than seven boxes of wipes for Human Life Services.

Double the Impact

Church of the Resurrection Council 11692 in Bel Aire, Kan., sponsored its 10th annual fundraiser after weekend Masses at Church of the Resurrection to support A Better Choice, a pregnancy resource center. The fundraiser collected more than $4,500, including a $2,000 contribution from the council. The Supreme Council later donated $400 through the ASAP program.

A Clear Path Forward

Sts. Francis and Gaspar Council 10749 in New Riegel, Ohio, and Fostoria (Ohio) Council 1197 raised more than $44,000 to support the purchase of a 4D ultrasound machine and the addition of two rooms at Heartbeat Hope Medical Pregnancy Center. The Supreme Council contributed more than $17,000 through the Ultrasound Initiative to help purchase the machine. Knights also helped with renovations by building cabinets, staining doors, moving furniture and more.

10,000 Units Surpassed

Since 2000, Calvert Council 7870 in North Beach, Md., has partnered with the American Red Cross to organize blood drives at St. Anthony’s Church’s Padua Hall. The council holds drives every other month and surpassed 10,000 units of blood collected in April.

Hearts United

St. Lawrence Council 1695 in Asheville, N.C., organized a pro-life prayer service at the Basilica of St. Lawrence, during which a Knights of Columbus Silver Rose was on display. Msgr. Roger Arnsparger, pastor and brother Knight, led the service for more than 60 people.

Prayer on the Move

Father O’Byrne Council 3574 in Jacksonville, N.C., organized its annual March for Life at Infant of Prague Church. The council has held the event for 25 years, with more than 230 people walking 1.5 miles across the campus this past year. The event concluded with a prayer service and time of fellowship.

Caring for New Life

St. Margaret Council 3208 in Lake Charles, La., donated $500 to New Life Counseling, a pregnancy resource center. Since the donation was made through the ASAP program, the Supreme Council provided a $100 grant to the center.

Cañon City Charity

Fremont Council 2553 in Cañon City, Colo., donated more than $1,100 — proceeds from its baby bottle campaign at St. Michael Church — to the Cañon City Pregnancy Center. The Supreme Council contributed an additional $200 through the ASAP program.

Dignity of Human Life

Bradford (Pa.) Council 403 hosted a talk on the dignity of life by Frank Fischer, a retired physician and deacon of the Diocese of Knoxville, Tenn. For more than two years, Deacon Fischer — a member of Aldo J. Zazzi Council 6992 in Kingsport — has traveled around the country on behalf of his organization Heart2FragileHeart to make presentations on the scientific approach to personhood.

Defending Life Together

Ramon E. Nazareno Council 5378 in Calape, Visayas, organized a pro-life march, which was attended by Knights from several councils in the area.

Energy Boost

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Council 13571 in Debary, Fla., prepared hot dogs and hamburgers for more than 200 participants in Hope Resource Center’s Walk for Life event at Mill Lake Park. The council also donated $1,500 to the center and donates baby supplies to the center several times throughout the year.