Submitted by Bruce Poulin. The month of April saw our State Deputy visit brother Gino Greco's territory (MIO 7). Part of that visit included an evening whereby he could meet with the district deputies and Gks from the area. No agenda, just a friendly banter between brother Knights.
Submitted by Nicholas QuadriniSt. Mark Parish CouncilSt. Mark Council 10874 Grand Knight John Sobrinho and Ontario Squire Area Chairman (Metro East) Nicholas Quadrini (a Charter Member of Circle 5486) recognized retiring Councillors SK Robert Tabone and SK Francis Kelly for their twelve years of dedicated service to the Columbian Squires. Both Brother Knights founded St. Mark Squire Circle 5486 back in March 2011 and have served as Councillors ever since. Area Chairman Nicholas, GK John, and current Chief Councillor Corrado Privitera presented awards of appreciation to SK Robert and SK Francis to recognize their many years of selfless and dedicated service [...]
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.St. Bahnam On April 10, our State Deputy visited one of our newest councils: St Bahnam Council 17627 in Cambridge, to inspire the members and promote the 125th anniversary of the Order in Ontario. The launch of this anniversary will officially commence in September 2024.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin. On April 6, Our State Secretary presided over one of the biannual diocesan Association meetings that are being held across the province this month. Matters of regional concern and the selection of Supreme delegates (where applicable) are also being discussed.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.St. Rose of Lima Nine members were exemplified at St Rose of Lima parish in Scarborough on April 14. Council 13244 is well on its way to becoming a triple star Council. Our State Deputy and Communications Director, District Deputy, the Grand Knight of Council 13244 and the Field agent for the area were also in attendance for the event.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.St. Bahnam On April 14 District Deputy Paul O'Neill gave some 125th anniversary swag to the executive of Council 17627 in Cambridge. The previous week, our State Deputy had visited the Council members who expressed an interest in promoting the upcoming 125th anniversary of the Knights in Ontario but they needed some promotional items to help. These items and more are available for sale from the Hamilton Office of the Knights of Columbus.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.Galt On April 22, our State Deputy paid a visit to the members of Council 2184 in Cambridge who were taking part in a general meeting. They were seeking ways to restart and rebuild their Council as they emerged from the lockdowns. Many options were discussed and new initiatives are being undertaken with a new sense of optimism and hope which is very encouraging.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.St. Mary's Members of Council 7851 hosted their biannual parish spaghetti dinner on April 21. More than 160 people attended the dinner which was followed by prizes and a short recruitment drive by our State Deputy who used the upcoming State Convention in April 2025 - including the Flying Fathers hockey game.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.St-Joseph On Saturday April 20, Our State Deputy visited the members of Council 8715 in Lancaster to help them celebrate their 40th anniversary. More than 80 people from the small community in Lancaster attended this event and helped celebrate this important milestone.
Submitted by Roland BesnerOntario CouncilOur Council in Cornwall are proud of being the recipient of the Best Council Award in Division 1 as well as five other awards at the convention.
