//Knights in Action

Unveiling of the Cenotaph at veterans House Canada

2025-05-09T18:03:44+00:00

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 [...]

Unveiling of the Cenotaph at veterans House Canada 2025-05-09T18:03:44+00:00

Storm Warnings

2025-05-09T15:28:00+00:00

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/#/

Storm Warnings 2025-05-09T15:28:00+00:00

New candidates for Council #5571

2025-05-07T15:31:59+00:00

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 [...]

New candidates for Council #5571 2025-05-07T15:31:59+00:00

Exemplification Ceremony

2025-05-04T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted 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!

Exemplification Ceremony 2025-05-04T00:00:00+00:00

BINGO KNIGHTS FEATURED BY SUPREME

2025-05-07T18:10:10+00:00

Submitted 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 [...]

BINGO KNIGHTS FEATURED BY SUPREME 2025-05-07T18:10:10+00:00

Exemplification of Brother Knights

2025-05-02T15:41:15+00:00

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 [...]

Exemplification of Brother Knights 2025-05-02T15:41:15+00:00

Knights Hockey Game Against the Flying Fathers

2025-05-01T20:27:48+00:00

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 [...]

Knights Hockey Game Against the Flying Fathers 2025-05-01T20:27:48+00:00

Church Drive Council #12418 in Peterborough

2025-05-01T13:10:49+00:00

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.

Church Drive Council #12418 in Peterborough 2025-05-01T13:10:49+00:00

City of Ottawa Proclamation

2025-04-30T13:32:31+00:00

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn April 24,Ottawa city councillors Rawlson King and David Hill met with our State Deputy, Bruce S. Poulin, at Veterans' House Canada in Ottawa to present him with the official proclamation from the City of Ottawa declaring April 20 - 26, 2025 Knights of Columbus week in honour of them holding their first annual State Convention in Ottawa since 1974.

City of Ottawa Proclamation 2025-04-30T13:32:31+00:00

Appreciation/Achievement Award to Bro SK Earl Peter

2025-04-30T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by SK GK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas CouncilIn honour of Worthy Sir Knight and Dear Bro Earl Peter legacy and commitment to the Knights of Columbus mission and in recognition to his long term dedication to the values of our Fraternal organization and his extraordinary love and kindness to his brother knights both at the Council and Assembly level, an Appreciation/ Achievement award was presented to Bro SK Earl from the Supreme Office, by GK SK Yolando Fernandes, WDGK Bro Tony Haward and WWarden (Past WTreasurer) Bro John McGarvey at Bro SK Earl’s residence, due to his mobility issue. Bro SK [...]

Appreciation/Achievement Award to Bro SK Earl Peter 2025-04-30T00:00:00+00:00

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