Submitted by Dale TuepahDr. J. F. DunnThe Knights of Council 5153 Carleton Place/Almonte, served up a Ham & Bean Dinner to 110 attendees, at St. Mary's Parish Hall Carleton Place. The pic shows the 12 members who served at the dinner, along with about 8 involved in preparation of event.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.St. Lorenzo Ruiz Friday April 19 saw three more Catholic men join the Order in Ontario. More specifically they joined St. Lorenzo Ruiz Council 14337 in Ottawa. Congratulations and welcome to the Order.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin. Our State Deputy paid a visit to the founding Assembly in Ontario on April 18 - Cartier Assembly 860 in Ottawa. He impressed upon the Sir Knights that their services will be in high demand as we quickly approach the launch of the 125th anniversary celebrations of Council 485 as well as that of the Fourth Degree - both were established in 1900.
Submitted by Arthur PetersFr. Clair TippingDeputy Supreme Knight Arthur Peters and members of Council 4973 in Brampton came together to celebrate the 100th birthday of Brother John Bozek, whose birthday was on April 15. John has been a member of the Council for over 50 years. Congratulations John!
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.Our Lady of Fatima. Three successive Church drives were held at Our Lady of Fatima Church on behalf of Council 9742 on Sunday April 7. Our Membership Director, Vincent D'Souza, online Chairman, Dem Magmanlac, Membership Information Officer, Ron Hutt, as well as our State Deputy conducted the recruiting drive. Results were three joined online, nine prospects and one transferred his membership from the Philippines to Ottawa.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.St. Mother Teresa Syro-Malabar. Grade 10 student Cinoby, whose father is a member of Council 17481, took part in the Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest and won at the Council, and provincial levels. Her essay was then sent to the International competition where she won runner up (second place in the world!). Congrats to Cinoby and Council 17481.
Submitted by Leo Mayer St. Benedict's Knights of Columbus Once again the 5 Knights of Columbus councils of District 61 in Sarnia-Bright’s Grove put their faith in action by conducting a “Baby Shower” drive in support of The Pregnancy Options & Support Centre in Sarnia Ontario. The Knights accumulated over 100 needed baby items along with Walmart gift cards, monetary and Council donations. The total amount is still being calculated. The Knights were well supported by the parishioners of the Sarnia Bluewater Roman Catholic Family of Parishes. Application will be made to Supreme Council through the A.S.A.P. (Assistance & Support After [...]
Submitted by Bruce Poulin. The Knights in action section of the April 2024 edition of Columbia magazine featured one of Ontario Knights' newest programs: The Great War (1914-1918) replica rosaries (made of gunmetal) that we are donating to our Catholic men and women in the Canadian military. To be recognized in Columbia magazine is a distinct honour that we wanted to highlight.
Submitted by Roland BesnerOntario Council Added for new members to our roster, attaining 87% of quota !
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.Saints Peter and Paul Melkite. On March 17, members of Saints Peter and Paul Melkite Council 1812 in Ottawa sponsored a parish breakfast in their parish hall. There were nearly 200 people in attendance for a traditional Lebanese meal. Less than a year ago, this very same Council was on the verge of closing. Today, under new leadership, it is a success story. Well done to Grand Knight Antoine Abou Hanna and his executive and the members of Council 1812.
