Submitted 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.

Submitted 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 [...]

Submitted 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/#/

Submitted 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 [...]

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyThe first time a Columbian Squires was held at the same time and place as the annual state Convention was in 1948. As part of our 125th anniversary of the Knights in Ontario and the 100th anniversary of the Columbian Squires, our State Deputy wanted to re-acquaint our respective organizations with this legacy of cooperation and fraternity. As an added benefit, 14 Squires who were 18 years of age agreed to mark the occasion by being exemplified during their convention in Ottawa. Special certificates were made and a first rate exemplification team was on hand [...]

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyFor the first time in our 125-year history, the State Council played a fundraising hockey game against the Flying Fathers for the benefit of the Special Olympics in Ottawa on April 27. Almost 400 people showed up for the game. Highlights included Father Patrick Blake who is an alumni of the Flying Fathers (1966-2006) who helped with the ceremonial puck drop; "Shooter" the Ottawa Hockey Stars' Mascot; an honour guard from the Knights of Columbus Fourth degree; several Special Olympic athletes; and the OPS and Correctional services. Thanks to the many volunteers for all of [...]

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyAfter a Church Drive in the morning, followed by training and a Diocesan Meeting, our State Deputy ended Saturday March 8 with another Church Drive later that day. This time it was held at Immaculate Conception in Peterborough where Fr. Jozef Vano graciously allowed us to conduct a Church Drive.