Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 20, member donors, state board officers, and our Deputy Supreme Knight gathered in Hamilton for the official donation of one of the two ultrasound machines we have raised funds for during this Administration. Our next goal is to keep this momentum going and raise funds for one more ultrasound machine for Sudbury.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 20, our State Deputy, Program Director, Online Chairman, and District Deputy #35, visited St. Michael's Church to meet with members of the Order and prospective members about the possibility of forming a new council for this parish. The response from these men of all ages and walks of life was an overwhelming "Yes." This would be the third new council for Ontario and the third in all of Canada! Well, brothers, and congrats to our NCD Director.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 9, an honor guard of more than 20 Sir Knights and well over 200 members of the Order, family, and friends gathered at Divine Infant Church in Orleans for the funeral of our beloved brother Knight Ben Ho. It was a fitting tribute to a brother who had dedicated many years to the Knights.
Submitted by Hikmat DandanJESUS THE KING JESUS THE KING SUPPORTS MOTHER & BABY $3000 Jesus the king Council 15045 launched a campaign to SUPPORT MOTHER AND BABY and donated $1000 to each one of the following organizations: Sisters of Life, Birthright, and St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation. Brother Hikmat, the Deputy Grand Knight of Jesus the King council and Ontario Director of Christian Refugee Relief, encourages all Knights of Columbus councils to donate to the following mentioned organizations that support mothers and babies all year round. For more info & guidance contact by email [email protected] and visit www.christianrefugeerelief.org We thank OLG, City [...]
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 9544After delivering five speeches at five separate masses and two communion breakfasts over one weekend at Holy Redeemer Church in Kanata between January 11 and 12, the recruiting team collected a total of 51 prospects. This is a new personal best for our State Deputy and our Membership Director and District deputy who were a great help coordinating the effort and helping fill prospect cards with potential members. The New Grand Knight, Nick Rolheiser also set his own personal best.
Submitted by Robert PellaMother Teresa, Humber Valley, St. John BoscoGreat day for the annual Council/District Basketball Free Throw for District 24. It was held a St. Benedicts Elementary School and was well attended. I want to thank all the Brothers, Priest and Principals who showed up to help and support the day. Looking forward to next year.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 8, Our State Deputy vitiated Ontario Council #755 in Cornwall to attend their general meeting but also to make several presentations. Photo 1: Our State Deputy presents the Roll of Honour to Grand Knight Council #755, Roland Besner, acknowledging their members contribution to the Canadian Catholic Army Huts during the Great War (1914-1918) Photo 2: Our State Deputy explaining the incredible effort and sacrifices made by brothers Gerald Sampson and Richard Plamondon who have served the Knights of Columbus for more than 50 continuous years. Photo 3: (LtoR) Our State Deputy; Gerald Samson; [...]
Submitted by John D'AaddarioOn January 10, 2025, Brothers and former members of Council #10061, the Council Fraternal Advisor, and District Deputy #62 presented a certificate to Brother Gordon Schottlander as he celebrates his 100th year birthday. Our arrival happened during his lunch with the Mayor of Burlington.
Submitted by Rolland BesnerOntario CouncilA donation to a very worthy cause in the amount os $ 1,500.00. Pictured Grand Knight Roland Besner with the Executive Directior of the centre. The Children’s Treatment Centre is a community based, community supported agency committed to the prevention and treatment of child abuse in Cornwall. We provide free assessment and treatment to any child in need and that child’s family. The Centre is a unique agency. It is entirely funded by the community it serves and receives no government funding. As such, it is able to channel the bulk of its resources towards those who [...]
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyThe Blessed Michael J. McGivney Honoris at St Patrick Basilica in Ottawa underwent another upgrade on January 10. Blessed Fr. McGivney is now accompanied by a Fourth Degree Knight in the old Regalia and another in the new uniform so as to highlight the long-standing relationship between the Clergy and the Knights of Columbus. These preparations were completed in anticipation of the 125th anniversary celebrations planned for this calendar year.
