4th Degree Exemplification May 31, 2025 at St Gabriel's Parish Church and Hall All are welcome and encouraged to attend as witnesses and to observe. That means family members. This is a wonderful opportunity to relive your experience and share it with spouses and other family members. Our team is considered one of if not the best degree team in Ontario and Canada. This is our 125 anniversary. Let's make this memorable and big.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
2025 Annual State Convention April 25 - 27, 2025
Programming Ideas to Help Councils Shine April 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT This is a chance to see good work in action! In this webinar, we will share success stories from members across the Order, including the challenges they had to overcome, what made their program so successful, and how your council can recreate the same feat. For more information and registration, click here
District Master quarterly training April 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST . District Masters can email any questions to: Michael J. Porter, 4th Degree Director of Training: [email protected]
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 9742Almost 100 people showed up for the annual Council 9742 in Ottawa spaghetti fundraising dinner in appreciation of their Chaplain Rev. Lindsay. The dinner included cake and a live band and dancing. A good time was had by all and many said they looked forward to the next event at the parish hosted by the Knights. Well done brothers!
