The Knights of Columbus board of directors elected Patrick E. Kelly Feb. 5, 2021, as the next Supreme Knight, succeeding Carl A. Anderson, who will retire Feb. 28.
Kelly to succeed Anderson as Knights of Columbus CEO
Genocide in Nigeria ‘happening before our eyes,’ congressman says at hearing
The Catholic bishop of Gboko, Nigeria, and the Knights of Columbus added their voices to a Dec. 17 congressional hearing spotlighting sectarian violence in Nigeria in which thousands of Christians have been killed simply for their faith.
Knights giving away all sizes of winter coats
Coats, caps gloves and mittens are available for those in need throughout the St. Cloud area from Knights of Columbus Council 5548 through its Coats for Kids program. The initiative provides free winter clothing items for adults as well as children, including infants and toddlers.
Blessed McGivney: Model parish priest with ‘zeal’ for Gospel, for serving faithful
Blessed Michael J. McGivney was “an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance” because of his “zeal” for proclaiming the Gospel and his “generous concern for his brothers and sisters,” Pope Francis said in his apostolic letter of beatification of the founder of the Knights of Columbus.
University’s McGivney collection documents sainthood candidate’s legacy
Inside The Catholic University of America in Washington archives is a special collection on the legacy that examines Father McGivney’s lasting impact on Catholic women.
Knights’ Respect Life Month novena urges prayer, reflection on cause of life
The “Novena for the Cause of Life” will be prayed over the nine days from Oct. 4 to Oct. 12 during the U.S. Catholic Church’s annual observance of October as Respect Life Month.
Knights of Columbus called to redouble efforts to fight racism, violence
During the Knight’s 138th annual convention in New Haven, Conn., Anderson asked members to redouble efforts to fight racism, violence and hatred through their principles of charity and unity.
Knights pilgrimage center will focus on founder’s spirituality, charity
At the opening Mass of the Knights’ 138th annual Supreme Convention, it was announced a new Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center will be created at the current Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven.