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Supporting Families in Need

2026-06-09T21:25:47+00:00

Submitted by Joseph Bodnar, State Secretary Ontario State Council The Ontario State Council recently approved to allow each State Board Officer to donate $1,000 donation on behalf of the Ontario Knights of Columbus from the proceeds of the State Council's online 50/50 raffle to a charity in their local community. State Treasurer Joseph Bodnar recently presented a $1,000 cheque to Marian Brady of the St. Vincent de Paul Society – St. Joseph the Worker Conference in Oshawa. The donation will help provide grocery gift cards to families facing financial hardship. With more than 160 families currently seeking assistance through the conference, [...]

Supporting Families in Need 2026-06-09T21:25:47+00:00

$500 DONATION TO MARILLAC PLACE

2026-06-08T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by BRIAN SMITHSt MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL JUBILEE COUNCILThe St Michael the Archangel Jubilee Council had a very successful Roses for Life campaign this past Mother’s Day Weekend. Council decided to donate $500 from the proceeds to Marillac Place, a women’s transitional shelter in the Kitchener- Waterloo region.

$500 DONATION TO MARILLAC PLACE 2026-06-08T00:00:00+00:00

Check presentation to the 50/50 raffle grand winner – April 2026

2026-06-04T03:20:43+00:00

Submitted by Ontario State Council Submitted by Ontario State Council On May 29, State Deputy David Gelinas presented Thomas Doyle with his winning cheque. 🏆 Photo shows (L-R) Past Grand Knight Piet Schoenmaker, State Deputy David Gelinas, Thomas Doyle, and Grand Knight Josephus Heinsbroek of Council #2069 💰 Early Bird Draw: June 22 🎁 Prize: $500 🎟️ Don't miss your chance to win while supporting a great cause! 👉 Buy your tickets here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/k-of-c-ont/ 💚 Every ticket purchased helps support the Knights of Columbus Ontario Charity Foundation and local communities through the charitable efforts of Ontario KofC Councils. ✳️ Play Responsibly | [...]

Check presentation to the 50/50 raffle grand winner – April 2026 2026-06-04T03:20:43+00:00

Council #9988 in Oshawa Exemplification Ceremony

2026-06-03T16:39:42+00:00

Submitted by Joseph Bodnar, State Secretary Ontario State Council On Wednesday, May 27, St. Joseph the Worker Council #9988 in Oshawa held an Exemplification Ceremony, welcoming six new Knights to the council. Pictured in the back row are Membership Chairman S.K. Hughie O’Grady, State Secretary Joe Bodnar, Grand Knight Ikenna Anyaehie, and District Deputy 36 Ken Cavanaugh. The six new members are pictured in the front row

Council #9988 in Oshawa Exemplification Ceremony 2026-06-03T16:39:42+00:00

District 100 Hockey Challenge in April

2026-05-21T21:20:27+00:00

Submitted by Greg Lougheed, District Deputy District 100 A total of 143 girls and boys, ages 9–13, competed in the Knights of Columbus Hockey Challenge held in April. Students from St. Stephen’s, St. Mary’s, and St. Michael’s Catholic Elementary Schools in Cayuga, Hagersville, and Dunnville took part in the event. Each participant took 15 shots on a net featuring openings with different point values. The score sheets of the champions from each division will now be compared with those of champions from five other schools across Ontario to determine the Provincial Champion. As this is a new program, there were no [...]

District 100 Hockey Challenge in April 2026-05-21T21:20:27+00:00

National March for Life

2026-06-03T17:08:06+00:00

Submitted by Alex Schadenberg, State Life Director Ontario State Council State Board officers and directors take a break after participating in the Rally and March during the National March for Life in Ottawa on May 14. Photo L-R: Immediate Past State Deputy Bruce S. Poulin, State Life Director Alex Schadenberg, State Deputy David Gelinas, and Saskatchewan State Life Director Louis Roth.

National March for Life 2026-06-03T17:08:06+00:00

St. Joseph the Worker Parish welcomed Cardinal Francis Leo to celebrate Mass

2026-05-04T16:13:24+00:00

Submitted by Joseph Bodnar, State Secretary Ontario State Council-Knights of Columbus On Sunday, May 3, St. Joseph the Worker Parish welcomed His Eminence, Cardinal Francis Leo, to celebrate Mass. Photo shows Council Chaplain Fr. David Twaddle, Grand Knight Ikenna Anyaehie, Fourth Degree members of the Msgr. Bench Assembly, and members of St. Joseph the Worker Council 9989 with Cardinal Leo. Special thanks to the members of the council who volunteered to assist with parking lot traffic control, set up the church hall, and serve as ushers at the Mass.

St. Joseph the Worker Parish welcomed Cardinal Francis Leo to celebrate Mass 2026-05-04T16:13:24+00:00

Bruce S. Poulin Benemerenti Medal award

2026-05-04T15:04:48+00:00

Submitted by Ontario State Council Knights of Columbus Immediate Past State Deputy, Bruce S. Poulin, has been awarded the Benemerenti Medal, an honor bestowed by Pope Leo XIV. The medal recognizes Catholics who exemplify what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. His Excellency, Ivan Jurkovič, Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, presented the award on April 24, 2026, during the awards night of the Knights of Columbus Ontario State Convention held in Ottawa. Congratulations, Bruce! “Each year, the Holy Father chooses to highlight the exemplary actions of Catholics who exemplify what it means to be a disciple of Jesus [...]

Bruce S. Poulin Benemerenti Medal award 2026-05-04T15:04:48+00:00

Exemplification

2026-05-02T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Dale TuepahDr. J.F. DunnExemplification of 2 new members after the 4:30 pm Mass at Holy Name of Mary church in Almonte ON. The new members are between GK Greg Moloney and Fr. Hezuk Schroff.

Exemplification 2026-05-02T00:00:00+00:00

Council #1504 Exemplification

2026-04-27T13:56:26+00:00

Submitted by Mike Sabo, District Deputy Ontario State District #35 Father Funcken Council #1504 in Kitchener proudly held an Exemplification on April 18, welcoming six new members into the Order. We are especially honored that three members of the clergy joined our Order: Fr. Stefano Lee, Fr. Alberto Ferreira, and Deacon Michael Kunh. Congratulations to all our new members—we are proud to have you with us! Photo: (Front row) Fr. Stefano Lee, Fr. Alberto Ferreira, and Deacon Michael Kunh alongside the three new Brothers; (Back row) Grand Knight Mario Peretti with the Council 1504 Exemplification Team.

Council #1504 Exemplification 2026-04-27T13:56:26+00:00

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