Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyAs summer approaches interest in the Knights of Columbus in Ontario seems to be growing in leaps and bounds. On May 23, for example, another Exemplification took place for seven new members in the Ottawa area. Council #9557; Council #17476; Council #16005 and Council #17725 all had members that were Exemplified. Congratulations to the Exemplification team and to the new regular members in the Order.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil #932 Our State Deputy began his term in Office with an 18-day visit to northwestern and northern Ontario in September of 2023. This past weekend, as his two-year term comes to a close, he revisited Sault Ste Marie to help them with a couple of Church drives.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil #755On May 14, our State Deputy attended an Exemplification and General Meeting held by Council #755 in Cornwall. There were approximately 25 members in attendance who witnessed an exemplification which saw 5 new members join the Council 755. This brings their intake for this fraternal year to 33 new members. What an achievement to the members of the fourth oldest Council in Ontario. Le 14 mai, notre députée d'État a assisté à une exemption et à une assemblée générale tenue par le Conseil 755 à Cornwall. Environ 25 membres étaient présents et ont assisté [...]

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 11500On May 17, eleven candidates were Exemplified into the Knights of Columbus in Sainte-Marie Church in Orléans. With each new Exemplification, the title of Circle of Honour is becoming increasingly within reach for the province. Well done team!. Le 17 mai, onze candidats ont été exemplifiés dans l'Ordre des Chevaliers de Colomb à l'Église Sainte-Marie à Orléans. Avec chaque exemplification, le titre Cercle d'honneur devient de plus en plus une réalité pour la province. Félicitations à l'équipe.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyIt's official! Brother Todd Cowan, from Waterloo, came to the Hamilton State Office on May 5 to sign his contract to begin as our new Executive Secretary effective May 20. Welcome aboard. C'est officiel ! Le frère Todd Cowan, de Waterloo, s'est rendu au bureau d'État de Hamilton le 5 mai pour signer son contrat en vue de devenir notre nouveau secrétaire exécutif à compter du 20 mai. Bienvenue à bord.

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn April 24, our State Deputy, along with several dozen Sir Knights and brothers from various councils across the Greater Ottawa area and Cornwall gathered for the unveiling of the third Knights of Columbus monument. The first one, constructed in 1922 in Midland (Carhagouha Cross); the second one was constructed in 1967 in Windsor (Pray for Peace Monument) and now the third monument, that has been designed, funded and constructed by the Knights of Columbus is dedicated to our homeless veteran community. It was unveiled on April 24. Le 24 avril, notre député d'État, ainsi [...]

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyAnother shipment of books titled "The Unofficial History of the Knights of Columbus in Ontario" has arrived at the Hamilton State Office. Visit our webstore for details on how to purchase, https://ontariokofc.ca/store/#/ Un autre envoi de livres intitulés: "The Unofficial History of the Knights of Columbus in Ontario" est arrivé au bureau d'État à Hamilton. Visitez notre boutique en ligne pour plus de détails sur les modalités d'achat, https://ontariokofc.ca/store/#/

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 [...]