Submitted by Roger RichardSt. Jude College CiuncilSunday, November 12, 2023, St. Jude College Council 17476 hosted an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. The Exemplification Honor All the Deceased Members. There were 4 Councils involve all in District 101. The total of new members completed the Exemplification was 6.
Submitted by Ontario State Council Before every State holds their mid-year reviews with their respective district deputies, all of the state deputies are convened by the Supreme Council to gather and hold an Order-wide review of the Order. The meetings consisted of reports on the progress being made thus far, followed by break out sessions where new ideas are shared or developed with a view of being implemented in the second half of the fraternal year.
Submitted by Ontario State Council Sunday October 29, State Deputy Bruce S. Poulin attended the early Mass at St. Eugene De Mazenod Church to lead a Church Drive for St. Eugene De Mazenod Council 12916 (Brampton, ON). In addition, he presented a Certificate of Appreciation, on behalf of Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, to Rev. Wojciech Pawel Kurzydlo . He is being recognized for his unwavering support of the Knights. The State Deputy also had the honour to present the Grand Knight, Thomas Gronau with the Columbian Award. To receive this award council members must conduct and report at least four [...]
Submitted by Paul O'NeillMsgr. Paul J. Meyer Members of Council 4916 along with the Catholic Women's League members celebrated a Memorial Mass on November 9/23 for our deceased members. Our Chaplain Father Ed celebrated the Mass at St. Mary of the Visitation Church, Cambridge. Following the Mass a social was enjoyed by the attendees .
Submitted by Al DeBenedett, District Deputy Archbishop J.A. O'Sullivan Council 7224 On 6 November, Grand Knight of Archbishop J.A. O'Sullivan Council 7224 in Kingston held a ceremony to honour Brother Ed Russell for serving as the Financial Secretary for their Council for more than 40 years! Included in this recognition was a certificate of appreciation from the Ontario State Deputy Bruce S. Poulin
Submitted by Teddy FungSt. Agnes KY Tsao Chinese CouncilIn support of Good Shepherd Ministry in Toronto, St. Agnes Tsao Council 15176 collected a total of 3,140 lbs of food in November 6, 2023. We had full support of our pastors and the effort was participated by over 20 knights and other parishioners. Furthermore, we collected $1,420 for the Ministry.
Submitted by Joseph Bodnar, State Advocate Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter Squire Circle 4827 On Saturday November 4th, 2023 the Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter Squire Circle 4827 Mississauga celebrated their 20th anniversary. During the celebration, the Circle members were presented with the 2022-2033 Brother Barnabas Award for hosting one of the top 25 events held by a Squire Circles orderwide and also the Corp d'Elite Award for completing 4 events in the Circle, Service, Membership and Spiritual pillars. Well done Squires!
Submitted by Ray Francoeur, Grand Knight St. Helen the Cross Council 15999 On October 27th, St. Helen the Cross Council 15999 presented 7 boxes of winter coats to Community Care West Niagara. They were extremely happy to receive them, as the cold weather is fast approaching. At the same time a cheque was presented in the amount of $500 to support their Food Drive. Further, our Council presented a cheque for their Food Drive, so they could purchase badly needed food and produce.
Submitted by Roy Hagel, Financial Secretary Leo Council 1130, District # 13 On October 31, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., the Special Olympics Flag was raised at City Hall in a Special Ceremony. Our District Deputy Bruce Sutton of District # 14, along with the six Knights of Columbus Councils in Thunder, plus the Father Baxter 4th Degree Assembly showed their support for the Special Olympic Games, Athletes, and Coaches in this Ceremony. The Knights of Columbus have been deeply connected to the Special Olympics since the Special Olympics was established 50 years ago. Locally, our Knights and Councils have supported [...]
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State Deputy Ontario State Council On October 30, 2023, three days after the official launch of the Poppy Campaign, leaders and members of the Knights of Columbus gathered at Veterans House Canada (VHC) in Ottawa to donate 12 boxes of coats (72 coats in total) for our retired Canadian men and women in uniform who are homeless or in need of assistance. This initiative builds on the legacy of the Knights of Columbus supporting the Canadian Armed Forces with the Canadian Catholic Army Huts during the Great War and the Canadian Army Huts during the Second [...]
