Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyMembers of Council 6740 hosted a surprise visitor to their last general meeting before the new calendar year on December 16. Our State deputy paid a visit, wished them a Merry Christmas and offered to help them with their delivery of Christmas food baskets. These members are one of the more active councils in the Greater Ottawa area. Les membres du Conseil 6740 ont accueilli un visiteur surprise lors de leur dernière réunion générale avant la nouvelle année civile qui a eu lieu le lundi 16 décembre. Notre député d'État leur a rendu visite, leur [...]

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn December 13, members from eight councils in five districts gathered for one of the largest exemplifications this year in Ontario. Sixteen candidates became brother Knights at St. Aidan's Church in Scarborough that night. Well done to Wilfred Gomez and his Exemplification team.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 485Council 485 held its annual blessing of the Crèche in front of St. Patrick's Basilica in Ottawa on December 11th. A tradition dating back over 10 years, Council Chaplain Fr. Michael Nwadinobi led council members, wives, and parishioners in a procession around the church while members of the parish choir sang traditional advent and Christmas hymns. After the event, everyone got to enjoy a delicious potluck dinner and Christmas cookies celebrating the end of a great year, while looking forward to the council's 125th anniversary in January.

Submitted by Herbert DixonCouncil 5860Fr. Carlo Bianchi Upper Hamilton Council 5860 help put together with Sts. Peter and Paul school for the Advent Mass on December 5, 2024. Following mass, we had students present roses to Our Lady of Guadelupe while all the students said the rosary.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 8585On November 8, our State Deputy paid a visit to his old Council 8585 in Vanier where he served as their Grand Knight. It was nice to see the Friday spaghetti dinners back in force. Almost 100 people turned out in this small community Church. Renewing old friendships through these kinds of activities is yet another way to put our Faith in action and raise funds. Le 8 novembre dernier, notre député d’État a rendu visite à son ancien Conseil 8585 à Vanier, où il a agi à titre de Grand Chevalier. C’était agréable [...]

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 11500Our State Deputy was invited to lead the Church Drive effort at Council 11500 in Orleans on the weekend of November 23-24. After three masses, the team had collected nine prospects - a new record for the Council. Well done everyone. Notre député d’État a été invité à diriger l’effort de recrutement au Conseil 11500 à Orléans la fin de semaine du 23 et 24 novembre. Après trois messes, l’équipe avait recueilli neuf espoirs un nouveau record pour le Conseil. Bravo à tous.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputySt. Patrick Council 12309On the third Sunday of every month. members of St. Patrick Council 12309 prepare and serve a hot dog lunch to the parishioners of st Patrick's Church in Railton. On November 17, our State Deputy attended the event where he gave out some oven mitts as door prizes and spoke to them about the upcoming events that will be scheduled in the Ottawa area to mark our 125th anniversary.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 12067Another weekend means another church drive somewhere in Ontario. On November 16 and 17, the recruiting team from St. Francis Xavier Council 12067 in Mississauga had the help of our State Deputy to conduct their first Church Drive in 7 years. By the time they had finished al of their church drives for the weekend they had recruited 14 members and another 21 prospects. Star Council is now within their grasp. What a great effort from and great team. Well done brother Knights.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyFor the first time in seven years, a blue mass was hosted by the Knights of Columbus for first responders, police and our military veterans at Sts. Mary and Martha Church in Mississauga on November 16. It was a nice tradition that was always appreciated by the community, and it was a much anticipated return of a tradition that was sorely missed for several years. Congrats on our brother Knights for bringing the event back to the community.