Exemplification Hosted by Council 11500 in Orleans
Godwill Tengen 2025-05-20T15:03:54+00:00Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 11500On May 17, eleven candidates were Exemplified into the Knights of Columbus in Sainte-Marie Church in Orléans. With each new Exemplification, the title of Circle of Honour is becoming increasingly within reach for the province. Well done team!. Le 17 mai, onze candidats ont été exemplifiés dans l'Ordre des Chevaliers de Colomb à l'Église Sainte-Marie à Orléans. Avec chaque exemplification, le titre Cercle d'honneur devient de plus en plus une réalité pour la province. Félicitations à l'équipe.
March for Life
Godwill Tengen 2025-05-12T15:17:43+00:00Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyThe annual March for Life began with a National Mass for Life (bilingual) at the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica where the Bishop of Pembroke as well as the Apostolic Nuncio, the Most Reverend IVAN JURKOVIČ, concelebrated Mass with our State Chaplain and Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall, Most rev. Marcel Damphousse. La Marche annuelle pour la vie a commencé par une messe nationale pour la vie (bilingue) à la basilique cathédrale Notre-Dame où l'évêque de Pembroke et le nonce apostolique, Mgr IVAN JURKOVIČ, ont concélébré la messe avec notre aumônier d'État et archevêque d'Ottawa-Cornwall, Mgr Marcel Damphousse.
New Executive Secretary
Godwill Tengen 2025-05-12T15:01:07+00:00Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyIt's official! Brother Todd Cowan, from Waterloo, came to the Hamilton State Office on May 5 to sign his contract to begin as our new Executive Secretary effective May 20. Welcome aboard. C'est officiel ! Le frère Todd Cowan, de Waterloo, s'est rendu au bureau d'État de Hamilton le 5 mai pour signer son contrat en vue de devenir notre nouveau secrétaire exécutif à compter du 20 mai. Bienvenue à bord.
A JESUS THE KING SIR KNIGHT WEDDING
Godwill Tengen 2025-05-15T15:23:22+00:00Submitted by HIKMAT MICHEL DANDAN JESUS THE KING A JESUS THE KING SIR KNIGHT WEDDING On Saturday May 10th, St John Paul II Assembly 3325 Sir Knights dashed to St Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mississauga dressed in their new official regalia, to perform a wedding Honour Guard for one of their own. The wedding of Sir Knight Tarek and his beautiful bride Mirai. Sir Knight Tarek, a past Grand Knight, is a member of Jesus the King Knights of Columbus Council 15045. District Marshall Sir Knight Sal who took special permission from Monsignor Makarios to draw swords during the wedding, [...]
Unveiling of the Cenotaph at veterans House Canada
Godwill Tengen 2025-05-09T18:03:44+00:00Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn April 24, our State Deputy, along with several dozen Sir Knights and brothers from various councils across the Greater Ottawa area and Cornwall gathered for the unveiling of the third Knights of Columbus monument. The first one, constructed in 1922 in Midland (Carhagouha Cross); the second one was constructed in 1967 in Windsor (Pray for Peace Monument) and now the third monument, that has been designed, funded and constructed by the Knights of Columbus is dedicated to our homeless veteran community. It was unveiled on April 24. Le 24 avril, notre député d'État, ainsi [...]
Storm Warnings
Godwill Tengen 2025-05-09T15:28:00+00:00Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyAnother shipment of books titled "The Unofficial History of the Knights of Columbus in Ontario" has arrived at the Hamilton State Office. Visit our webstore for details on how to purchase, https://ontariokofc.ca/store/#/ Un autre envoi de livres intitulés: "The Unofficial History of the Knights of Columbus in Ontario" est arrivé au bureau d'État à Hamilton. Visitez notre boutique en ligne pour plus de détails sur les modalités d'achat, https://ontariokofc.ca/store/#/
New candidates for Council #5571
Godwill Tengen 2025-05-07T15:31:59+00:00Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyNo sooner has our annual State Convention ended that we resume our efforts to spread the word about the good work being done by the Knights of Columbus in Ontario. On May 4, our recruiting team was seen at Notre Dame de Lourdes parish in Ottawa where seven Catholic men expressed a desire to join our fraternal service organization. À peine notre congrès d'État annuel terminé, nous reprenons nos efforts pour faire connaître le bon travail accompli par les Chevaliers de Colomb en Ontario. Le 4 mai, notre équipe de recrutement s'est rendue à la [...]
Exemplification Ceremony
Ani Kaluzny 2025-05-04T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Leo MayerSt. Benedict's Knights of ColumbusOn May 4th, 2025, 6 new members which included priest, Fr. Joseph, were inducted into the Knights of Columbus through an Exemplification ceremony in District 61, Sarnia, ON. The new Knights were recruited by the St. Benedict's KofC Council # 11164, St. Thomas d'Aquin Council # 8950, W.E. Prentice Council # 1429 and St. Michael's Council # 10102. We welcome the new Knights to the Order, CONGRATULATION!
BINGO KNIGHTS FEATURED BY SUPREME
Ani Kaluzny 2025-05-07T18:10:10+00:00Submitted by HIKMAT MICHEL DANDANJESUS THE KING BINGO KNIGHTS, AN ONTARIO SUCCESS STORY Jesus the King council project, Bingo Knights was featured at the end of April by the Director of Fraternal Training from Supreme, Brother Darryl Barrios, and the Supreme Director of Programs, Brother Drew Dillingham as an Ontario success story under the FAITH pillar, in the fraternal webinar entitled Programming Ideas to Help Councils Shine that was broadcast world-wide. Deputy Grand Knight Hikmat was asked the following which also explains the whole process to any council: Question: Describe your program. Bingo Knights is the perfect example for councils on [...]