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Andrew Walther speaks at a Knights of Columbus state deputies’ meeting in June 2011. Courtesy photo.

'An extraordinary legacy of service' - Friends remember Andrew Walther

Nov 3, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Catholic and political leaders paid tribute to the late EWTN News president Andrew Walther on Monday and Tuesday. Walther, who... Read more

Mikey Schachle, whose life was saved by an officially recognized miracle through the intercession of Fr. Michael McGivney. Photo courtesy of the Schachle Family.

‘Let Michael be the miracle’ - The baby healed through Fr. McGivney’s prayers

Oct 30, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

When the Schachle family of Dickson, Tennessee, needed a saint - and a miracle - they called on Fr. Michael... Read more

Portrait of Father Michael J. McGivney by John Tierney.

Named for Father Michael McGivney, Catholic high school eager to celebrate beatification

Oct 25, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

The upcoming beatification of American priest Father Michael McGivney is a time for celebration and reflection for southern Illinois’ Father... Read more

A portrait of Fr. Michael J. McGivney, by Antonella Cappuccio. Courtesy of the Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus announce novena ahead of founder’s beatification

Oct 22, 2020

The Knights of Columbus has launched a nine-day novena to prepare for the beatification of the organization's founder, Fr. Michael... Read more

Christopher Columbus.

Critics of Columbus Day get history wrong, scholar says

Oct 12, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

The historical legacy of Christopher Columbus is tarred by bad history in the quest to change Columbus Day, according to... Read more

Statue of Jesus in front of damaged church property, Diocese of Lake Chares.

After Hurricane Laura, Knights of Columbus pledge aid to Louisiana diocese

Aug 31, 2020

The Knights of Columbus have pledged to donate $150,000 to a Louisiana diocese badly hit by Hurricane Laura.  Read more

American flag.

KofC says 'under God' in flag pledge represents 'fundamental American belief'

Aug 20, 2020

After some caucus meetings at the Democratic National Convention omitted the words “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance, the... Read more

Knights of Columbus to report on Christian persecution in Nigeria

Aug 6, 2020

The Knights of Columbus announced a new initiative Thursday to report on Christian persecution in Nigeria, where at least 60,000... Read more

A portrait of Fr. Michael J. McGivney, by Antonella Cappuccio. Courtesy of the Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus creating Fr. Michael McGivney pilgrimage center

Aug 5, 2020

The Knights of Columbus announced plans to create a new pilgrimage center for visitors to encounter the spirituality of the... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

Knights of Columbus prepare for first-ever virtual annual convention

Aug 4, 2020

The 138th annual convention of the Knights of Columbus begins today— the first in the  organization’s history to not be... Read more

Portrait of Father Michael J. McGivney by John Tierney.

Knights of Columbus founder to be beatified in October

Jul 24, 2020

Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus Catholic fraternal organization, will be beatified on October 31, the... Read more

Banner at the 2019 March for Life.

Catholic fraternal groups call for prayer and justice amid George Floyd protests

Jun 4, 2020

The Knights of Columbus have announced a forthcoming novena for an end to racism, as Catholic fraternal organizations urge prayer... Read more

The restored shrine at Our Lady of Good Counsel Camp. Image vis Knights of Columbus.

Our Lady in the weeds: Knights of Columbus find forgotten grotto

May 19, 2020

The St. Scholastica Council 14485 of the Knights of Columbus thought they were doing a routine community service project: clearing... Read more

Andrew Walther presents "The Knights of Columbus: An Illustrated History" to Pope Francis. Courtesy photo.

Picture this: Knights of Columbus publish new illustrated history

Feb 19, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

A multitude of photos and copies of historic records enliven a new history of the largest Catholic men’s organization in... Read more

Virgil Dechant. Courtesy photo.

Virgil Dechant, long-serving KofC Supreme Knight, dies at 89

Feb 16, 2020

The longest serving Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus died Saturday at 89.  Read more

Pope Francis with Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Feb. 16, 2017.

Pope Francis praises charitable work of Knights of Columbus

Feb 10, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Monday met Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson and members of the Knights of Columbus supreme council, praising... Read more

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson speaks with CNA in Rome, June 26, 2014.

In major change, Knights of Columbus drop secret initiation ceremony

Jan 31, 2020

The Knights of Columbus has announced a major revision to its longtime initiation ceremonies and for the first time will... Read more

Survey finds significant 'pro-choice' support for abortion regulations

Jan 22, 2020

Americans favor returning abortion restrictions to the states, favor a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and are... Read more

People line up for new coats Nov. 20 at a Denver coat giveaway organized by the Knights of Columbus.

Knights of Columbus give hundreds of new coats to Denver’s homeless before snowfall

Nov 20, 2019

By Mary Farrow

On a partly cloudy and relatively pleasant November morning in downtown Denver, volunteers with the Knights of Columbus set up... Read more

US bishops and Knights of Columbus voice solidarity with Iraq, Lebanon

Nov 15, 2019

The U.S. bishops and the Knights of Columbus have professed their solidarity with the people of Iraq and Lebanon, telling... Read more