Agents of Ontario
root 2016-05-26T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Andrei Dias FASome Agents of Ontario preparing the Chilly for the Ontario Sate convention hospitality suite
Father Funcken Council 1504
root 2016-05-20T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Gary Megaffin, Media Public RelationsThe historic St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Kitchener was the scene of the Waterloo District Catholic School Board Foundation’s 11th Annual Bishop’s Banquet, May 18, in honour of Auxiliary Bishop, Most Reverend Daniel Miehm of Hamilton. Kitchener Knights of Columbus was highlighted as a major “Silver Level” sponsor of the event. The 4th Degree Honour Guard from Council 1504 ushered Bishop Miehm into the hall at the commencement of the festivities. A presentation by the Bishop and a silent auction rounded out the evening. Sponsorship proceeds, a portion of the ticket price and funds raised from [...]
Fr. Regis St. James Council 9295
root 2016-05-17T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Paul Coccimiglio, Financial SecretaryThe Knights of Columbus have a strong history with the Special Olympics so when the opportunity came for us to support a local Special Olympian athlete, we could not refuse. Nathan is a member of the Region 8 Basketball team that will be travelling to Guelph at the end of May. He plays basketball on his net at his house every day and Brother Dean Broennle was constantly fixing his old net until the day came where it was beyond repair. Council 9295 purchased Nathan a new net and Brothers Dean Broennle, John Reguly and Grand [...]
Resurrection of Our Lord Council 13701
root 2016-05-16T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by PGK SK Patrick Rusheleau - Communications DirectorOn Saturday, May 14, 2016 twenty-two members of Resurrection of Our Lord Council 13701 based in the Alta Vista area of the City of Ottawa operated a Shred-it “Identity Theft Prevention” program. Where members of the Ottawa community could bring their sensitive personal papers, and for a small fee, watch as a “Shred-it Company” technician shredded the material as they watched. In a five hour period the council raised nearly $ 2,000 to support their charitable and community Service work.
Jesus The King Council 15045
root 2016-05-12T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Grand Knight SK Hikmat DandanGK Hikmat & DGK Chadi from Jesus The King Council 15045 receiving, during the 113th Ontario State Convention, the Surge with Service Best Over All Church Award from State Deputy SK Alain Cayer for the council's project BIBLIA, Holy Bible Competition created and run by the council since 2013 to encourage youth, kids and adults to read the Holy Bible through an interesting competition designed like JEOPARDY with question categories and marks for different questions covering chapters from the Holy Book. The results have been amazing. The first BIBLIA between councils was run in March [...]
Fr. Francois Maynard Council 15995
root 2016-05-10T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Mike Meady G.K.Multi Council Food Drive for Thunder Bay's Dew Drop Inn Soup Kitchen at St. Andrews. This May the Knights Councils in Thunder Bay Conducted a food drive at the city's Metro Grocery stores. The community was extremely generous donating over 7 1/2 ton truck loads of non perishable goods to this worthwhile cause. These goods should help the Dew Drop Inn provide nourishing meals to the homeless and less fortunate in our community for a couple of months. Feeding the hungry is an act of Mercy, and one that Knights of Columbus rally behind often.
Msgr. Paul J. Meyer Council 4916
root 2016-05-10T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Paul O'Neill, Grand KnightWCDSB's Beacon of Hope recognition breakfast for St. Benedict family of Schools was held at St. Mary of Visitation Church, Cambridge on May 10. Students from each school were recognized for their exceptional Catholic Leadership as well as community leaders. Council 4916 was recognized for their positive contributions to the life and success of Waterloo Region Catholic Schools. From L to R: Bill Conway, WCDSB Trustee and Council 4916 member, Brian Schmalz, WCDSB Trustee and GK Kitchener Council, Wendy Price, WCDSB Trustee, Mike Devine, City Councillor, Paul O'Neill, GK Council 4916 and Manuel DaSilva, Chair of [...]
Father Baxter Assembly #870
root 2016-05-05T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Bill Vass Master 4th Ontario DistrictThe Special Olympics flag flies proudly at Thunder Bay City Hall following a ceremony presided over by the Knights of Columbus
Father Baxter Assembly #870
root 2016-05-05T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Bill Vass Master 4th Ontario DistrictDistrict Deputy Sir Knight Derek West, Monsignor Pat Stilla and members of the Father Baxter Assembly pose with a few special olympians at the flag raising ceremony in Thunder Bay
Father Baxter Assembly #870
root 2016-05-05T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Bill Vass Master 4th Ontario DistrictSir Knights of the Father Baxter Assembly join other dignitaries as the Special Olympics Flag is raised outside City Hall in Thunder Bay.