from Supreme Convention

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Aug 5, 2021 8:21 PM

NEW HAVEN, Conn. The Knights of Columbus named the Steciak family of Rembieszyce, Poland, as the organization's 2021 International Family of the Year.

The family as recognized for being "deeply involved in the life of the church" by leading "numerous social and volunteer initiatives," including an outreach to the elderly and children with disabilities.

The honor came during the Knights' 139th annual convention Aug. 3-4. It was held virtually, with key events being broadcast from the Supreme Council's headquarters in New Haven and members from around the world participating online.

Five local Knights councils also were recognized for a range of efforts over the past year, including helping men become better fathers, building up council membership, helping foster families' faith amid the pandemic lockdown and going the extra mile to support an annual March for Life affected by the pandemic.

Archdiocesan Monroe Council 1266, Monroe, Michigan: was awarded the International Award in Faith category for creation of a group fostering brotherhood and an environment "where they take responsibility for learning, living, strengthening and sharing the faith by hosting a men's prayer breakfast. 

The conference, which had as its theme "Called to Creative Courage," opened with a Mass celebrated at St. Mary's Church in New Haven.

 

You may read the entire story from Detroit Catholic HERE.

 

Watch the Supreme Convention Opening Mass & Annual Report of the Supreme Knight Patrick Kellyby going to the Supreme website.

 

800 Crosses

By: Patrick Oliver - Sun, Jul 25, 2021 8:48 AM

Patriotic Rosary

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Jul 12, 2021 9:00 AM

Recognizing the need to pray for our country many Michigan councils hosted a Patriotic Rosary for their parishes. Council 12668 was one of those and was able to hold the service outside by the Grotto of St. Phillip Neri Church in Reed City.

No Taxpayer Abortion Petition

By: Ed Strach - Sat, Jul 10, 2021 10:05 AM

 

Sign the Petition. Urge Congress to Protect Life.

Dear Brother Knights:

Your immediate action is necessary to protect taxpayer funding from being used to pay for abortion.

Over the last few weeks, the Appropriations Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives has considered legislation to fund the U.S. government without the long-standing, bi-partisan provisions that prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to pay for abortion.

Next week, the same committee is scheduled (as soon as Monday) to eliminate the popular Hyde Amendment.  First introduced in 1976 by our brother Knight, the late U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde of Illinois, this important provision has saved the lives of more than 2.4 million children.

I urge you to take action today and sign this petition sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops asking Congress to preserve these long-standing provisions and to protect human life.

Our 2021 Knights of Columbus/Marist Polling found that 58% of Americans oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortion.  Sign the USCCB petition today to remind Congress that Americans do not want their taxpayer dollars to be used to take innocent, unborn life.

Thank you for all you do to promote a culture of life!

Fraternally,

Patrick E. Kelly Supreme Knight