Building a Culture of Life

Knights around the world stand for the dignity of all human life, from conception to natural death.

Defending the Most Vulnerable

Knights protect. Whether standing up for the voiceless at a March for Life, supporting those with special needs or giving mothers and babies practical assistance after birth, we affirm human dignity and lend our volunteer hours, donations and other resources to building a culture of life.

More than 2,000 ultrasound machines donated

$17M+ in practical aid to mothers and babies after pregnancy

Proud partner of the National March for Life in the U.S. and Canada

$5 million donated to Special Olympics in the past year

Aid given to more than 2,000 pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes

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ASAP

Help Beyond Birth

Sixty percent of women considering abortion say they’d choose life if they had more material and emotional support. After the fall of Roe vs. Wade in the U.S., we launched Aid and Support After Pregnancy (ASAP) to help extend women’s network of support and provide tangible ways to accompany them after birth.

Sometimes it's diapers, formula and a car seat. Other times, it means pregnancy centers have the resources to connect parents with employment and job training. Each woman and child’s needs are unique, and ASAP gives those on the front lines the freedom and flexibility to meet mothers and their babies with love.

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Ultrasound Initiative

Seeing the Gift of Life

Seeing their unborn baby can be a life-changing gift for women in crisis pregnancies. That’s why we believe it’s so important for pregnancy resource centers to have ultrasound technology available for their clients.

Through the efforts of Knights on the ground, donations from around the world and matching grants from the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council — made possible by our earnings from insurance premiums — we’ve placed more than 2,000 ultrasound machines across the U.S. and Canada.
This video captures the impact of that 2,000th donation and Knights’ dedication to serving both mothers and their babies.

March for Life

Witnessing for the Dignity of the Unborn

Knights of Columbus have been involved in national and local Marches for Life since the first National March for Life in Washington, D.C., in 1974. Since 2023, we’ve also co-sponsored the Life Fest rally, which draws thousands of youths before D.C.’s National March for Life and seeks to build up the rising pro-life generation.

In Canada, the National March for Life brings Knights and thousands of other pro-lifers to Ottawa’s Parliament Hill every May. We are proud sponsors of this event, which in recent years has also become a forum to boldly proclaim the truth of human dignity amid Canada’s legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Whether sponsoring marches, volunteering with logistics or simply filling the streets with their joyful, peaceful witness, Knights and their families are a crucial presence at these public opportunities to stand for the dignity of life.

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Marist Poll

The Pro-Life Majority

Year after year, Knights of Columbus-Marist Poll results consistently reveal that most Americans support legal limits on abortion. At the same time, they believe laws can protect both mothers and their unborn babies.

In other words, being pro-life means being pro-woman and pro-child. Knights have been putting this conviction into action since the start of the pro-life movement. We invite all to join with us.

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More Pro-Life Work

Philippine Knights’ Ultrasounds Help Mothers

In the Philippines, our Ultrasound Initiative doesn’t just help mothers choose life — it's a valuable, free resource for parents who can’t afford the procedure on their own.

Standing for a Culture of Life

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly reaffirms our dedication to protecting the most vulnerable — from the unborn to the elderly and everyone in between.

Why We March for Life

The Knights of Columbus always has a strong, visible presence at Washington, D.C.’s, National March for Life.

ASAP Helps Pennsylvania Moms

Through their fundraising efforts, Pennsylvania Knights support the Gianna Center in providing the care women need in their most vulnerable moments during and after pregnancy.

Knights Empower Special Olympics Athletes in Georgia

At a recent, state-wide Special Olympics event in Georgia, Knights served more than 2,000 participants who competed in bowling, basketball, pickleball and gymnastics.

Help Build a Culture of Life

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