Submitted by Dale TuepahDr. J. F. DunnThe local foodbank, Lanark County Food Bank, "The Hunger Stop" was the recipient of a cheque from the fundraising effort of Council 5153's local Charity Raffle. GK Dale & DD Barry present Lynn with a $500 donation.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil #11500Members, families and friends celebrated Council #11500 for 30 years of service to their Church and their community. More than 160 attended the event held at the RAFO in Navan. Well done and thank you for your service. Les membres, les familles et les amis ont célébré le Conseil n°11500 pour ses 30 ans de service à l' Église et à la communauté. Plus de 160 personnes ont assisté à l'événement qui s'est déroulé au RAFO à Navan. Bravo et merci pour votre service.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin Ontario State Council On June 17, Supreme Knight Kelly recognized the Canadian State Deputies. Membership Directors and their wives for achieving Circle of Honour or Pinnacle for the 2023-24 fraternal year. The event was held at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. Recipients were (LtoR) Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Quebec and British Columbia. Congrats to all recipients and their respective teams and members who made this possible.
Submitted by Gary NormanHoly FamilyGrand Knight Shawn Jones presents to Heather Rivard, the annual Holy Family 4386 bursary, recently renamed the Larry Breault Memorial Bursary, in honour of PGK Larry Breault , who was instrumental in revitalizing our yearly bursary of $500. Looking on is proud father Brother Jeff Rivard. Heather will be pursuing her education in Business Administration at the University of Windsor in the fall.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil #2082On June 8, our Membership team went to Arnprior to conduct another successful membership drive in two local churches on behalf of Council #2082. Another seven Catholic men signed prospect cards to join the Order.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn Friday June 6, Aaron Calderon became an official member of the S.K. Leonard T. Smith Squire Circle #4742 in Oshawa and on Sunday June 8, 2025 his father, Christopher, became a member of St. Joseph the Worker Council #9989 also in Oshawa. State Treasurer, Joe Bodnar, a counsellor in Circle #4742 and member of Council #9989 attended both ceremonies and looks forward to working with Chris and Aaron at future Knights and Squire events. Welcome Calderon family!
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn June 3, in Ottawa, some 1,500 athletes, trainers, educators, volunteers, family, and friends took part in the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics School Championship Provincials held at the Fieldhouse at Carleton University. Eight hundred of them were high school athletes who have trained all year for the opportunity to compete for the next two days here in Ottawa. This was the first time these championships were held in Ottawa. Speakers at the event included Special Olympians Troy, Sophie, and John (some will remember John as the Special Olympian who helped drop the puck [...]
Submitted by Joseph BodnarSt. Joseph the WorkerOn Sunday June 8, District 36 (DD Shane James) and District 37 (DD Ken Cavanaugh) held an Exemplification ceremony at St. Joseph the Worker parish in Oshawa and welcomed 7 new members into the Order. What a great day for the Knights in Ontario!
Submitted by Brother Dennis Wahking DD107Council 3296The first Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Hour in District 107 was held by Father James J. Farrell Council 3296 (Scarborough) at Manresa Retreat Centre in Pickering on Sunday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. The Holy Hour was led by their chaplain, Father James Kelly. There were 35 brothers and sisters in attendance.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 12401Our State Deputy, Membership Director and District Deputy #58 paid a visit to Council #12401 in the small town of Russell to help its members with a Church Drive on June 1. The investment paid off - thirteen Catholic men confirmed their interest in joining the Knights and helping their community.
