Submitted by Bruce Poulin Rev. William F. Breen On March 5 some twenty members of Council 9143 in Scarborough gathered for their second of two Fraternal Benefit Events. Also in attendance was our State Deputy. It was the first official visit by a State Deputy in that Council's history. Thank you to Grand Knight Robert Bentley and District Deputy #107, Dennis Wahking, for organizing and hosting the event.
Submitted by John D'AddarioSt. Gabriel's, Holy Rosary,St. Antoine Daniel, St. Paul the Apostle, Pope John Paul II These Four Councils and One Assembly have embraced the Cobs Bread initiative of donating unsold bread to Charity.They have a night in which they go in and clear the shelves.All items are delivered throughout the city to various Food Banks and other organizations that help the less fortunate in the community. (Leave No Neighbour Behind)
Submitted by John D'AddarioSt. Gabriel's,HolyRosary,St. Paul the Apostle,St. Antoine Daniel, Pope John Paul IIOn February 26,2024 many Knights were on hand to witness the Flag Raising Ceremony recognizing February 26 to March 2 as Special Olympic Week in Burlington. The Burlington Special Olympics Organization received a donation from Councils 15920,10340,10061, 17397 and Assembly 3176
Submitted by Alex Chinnappan ArokiamSt. Isaac JoguesOne Degree Exemplification was held last night ( 26th February 2024 ) at St. Isaac Jogues Council # 11098 , Pickering. Seven (7) new members attended the One Degree Exemplification. DD SK Alex Chinnappan Arokiam attended the Event
Submitted by Alex Chinnappan, District Deputy St. Isaac Jogues Council # 11098 One Degree Exemplification was held last night ( 26th February 2024 ) at St. Isaac Jogues Council # 11098 , Pickering. Seven (7) new members attended the One Degree Exemplification. DD SK Alex Chinnappan Arokiam attended the Event.
Submitted by Brother Hikmat Dandan Jesus the King ONTARIO COUNCILS SUPPORT ORPHANS In 1882, Blessed Father Michael McGivney, founded the Knights of Columbus to protect the widows and orphans and to provide spiritual support for Catholic men. Orphans for Jesus is the unique initiative in the Knights of Columbus that is fulfilling the vision of Blessed Father Michael McGivney. Orphans for Jesus features eight orphanages in Poland, Lebanon, in the Holy Land and other countries. This Christian Refugee Relief initiative made it easy for councils and parishioners to donate and help orphans. Orphans for Jesus recently made the following donations to [...]
Submitted by Rick StankiewiczSt. Alphonsus - PeterboroughAfter 24 years of volunteering for Special Olympics, Brother Ron Cambridge, a member of Council #11086 (St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish), Peterborough, is moving to be closer to family in Eastern Ontario. So, on February 20th, Peterborough Special Olympics organized a surprise dinner for Ron and his wife Karen. Representatives from the Knights of Columbus were invited to participate in recognizing Ron’s contributions to Special Olympics locally, nationally and internationally over the years. Ron will be greatly missed by his home Council, Parish and community. At the dinner, Council #11086 along with other Councils, were honoured [...]
Submitted by Dale TuepahDr. J. F. DunnThe Knights of Dr. J.F. Dunn Council 5153 Carleton Place/Almonte, performed the St. Francis of Assisi version of the Stations of the Cross, at St. Mary's parish in Carleton Place.
Submitted by Roland Besnerontario council 755Serving pancakes on Shrove Tuesday to over 400 students from Bishop Mac Donell Catholic School in Cornwall.
Submitted by Nicholas Quadrini Sir Guy Mills Council 1124 Grand Knight Mike Perrault and I recently at the Peterborough Rectory to present a gift of a Knights of Columbus gavel to His Excellency Bishop Daniel Miehm. The Bishop was very happy to receive his gift. It was an informal presentation, meant as a small gesture of appreciation for attending Sir Guy Mill’s Council dinner and for being the Guest Speaker. The gift was also intended to show the Bishop that his support towards the Order and his service to the Peterborough diocese continues to be noticed.
