Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori and Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly met July 4 in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss the work of the order around the world.
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Knights of Columbus announces June 19 novena for intention of Pope Leo
The Knights of Columbus announced a novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the intention of Pope Leo XIV. The novena will begin June 19, the anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s ordination to the priesthood, and end June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart.
Knights of Columbus honored for pro-life support
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, supreme chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, accepted the “Gianna Beretta Molla Award” on behalf of the Knights of Columbus April 3 during the Columbia Pregnancy Center’s annual fundraising gala.
Toddler’s recovery from drowning attributed to Blessed McGivney novena
An Arizona couple whose toddler survived a drowning incident March 2 is attributing his miraculous recovery to intercessions from Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, along with a multitude of saints and what they count as thousands of prayers from across the country and the world.
Knights of Columbus mark 125 years of patriotic degree at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization, celebrated the 125th anniversary of its patriotic fourth degree with an exemplification ceremony, Mass, and unveiling of a statue of its founder Blessed Michael J. McGivney at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
Second Knights of Columbus novena for Ukraine urges prayers ‘for hope’ for the country
As the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine approaches Feb. 24, the Knights of Columbus called for prayers ” for hope for Ukraine” and launched a novena Feb. 15 to pray for widows, youth, orphans, veterans and all those affected by the full-scale Russian invasion.
Archbishop Lori dedicates McGivney House of Formation
The new Blessed Michael J. McGivney Propaedeutic House of Formation in Baltimore was formally dedicated and blessed by Archbishop William E. Lori at a ceremony Jan. 23 after extensive renovations to a former visitor center and the completion of an additional building.
Most Americans support legal limits on abortion, Knights-Marist poll shows
A majority of Americans support legal limits on abortion, according to results from a Knights of Columbus-Marist poll released Jan. 23.
Coats for Kids brings smiles to all
Smiles and laughter filled St. Agnes School’s gymnasium as children in grades pre-K-8 arrived in waves to receive free winter coats and greet Archbishop William E. Lori the morning of Dec. 9.
Catholic groups merge events for giant pro-life youth rally before March for Life
Pro-life organizers are hoping to augment that sense of togetherness with the merger of two pre-march youth events, announced Nov. 14. The Diocese of Arlington, Va., and host of Life is VERY Good since 2009, and the Knights of Columbus and the Sisters of Life, co-hosts of Life Fest since 2022, are joining forces to create one big pro-life rally called Life Fest ahead of the 2025 March for Life Jan. 24.
‘Don’t leave us alone’
What emerged from their words was the indomitable will of Ukrainians not to give in to circumstances, to resist and begin again to rebuild what was destroyed, thanks in part to the vital support of the Knights’ organization and Caritas Ukraine.
Archbishop Lori returns from second visit to Ukraine
On his second visit to war-torn Ukraine, Archbishop William E. Lori was able to visit not only Lviv, but also the capital city of Kyiv, which has seen intense fighting since Russia invaded the country in February 2022.