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Archbishop William Lori, Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus.

Archbishop Lori: Knights of Columbus must be at the forefront of Eucharistic renewal

Jun 11, 2021

By CNA Staff

Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, called on the Knights not only to “support”... Read more

Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa.

Reflections on the role of the Cathedral during the Tulsa Race Massacre and today

Jun 1, 2021

By Eastern Oklahoma Catholic

At the end of May, our local community will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Sparked by... Read more

Black Elk, daughter Lucy Black Elk and wife Anna Brings White. Public Domain.

Native American Catholics focus of Knights of Columbus documentary

May 17, 2021

By CNA Staff

The historical and contemporary witness of Native American Catholics are the subject of a Knights of Columbus-produced documentary set for... Read more

Mobile clinic to offer ultrasounds outside Utah Planned Parenthood 

May 11, 2021

By Kate Scanlon

The group Pro-Life Utah will park a mobile ultrasound clinic outside one of the largest abortion clinics in the state,... Read more

Bishop Giovanni Cefai, Bishop of the Prelature of Santiago Apóstol de Huancané, receives oxygen concentrators from the Knights of Columbus.

Knights of Columbus donate oxygen to areas of Peru, Brazil hard hit by COVID-19

Mar 3, 2021

By CNA Staff

The Knights of Columbus, the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization, has made two major donations of medical oxygen to... Read more

Patrick E. Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus.

Knights of Columbus elect Patrick Kelly next Supreme Knight

Feb 5, 2021

By CNA Staff

Patrick E. Kelly will be the next Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, the largest Catholic men’s fraternity in... Read more

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

Carl Anderson receives Pro-life Legacy Award

Feb 1, 2021

Upon receiving the a lifetime achievement award from the March for Life, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson of the Knights of... Read more

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

Knights of Columbus affirm Archbishop Gomez' 'balanced and prophetic statement' on inauguration

Jan 20, 2021

The head of the Knights of Columbus on Wednesday expressed gratitude for the “balanced and prophetic” statement issued by the... Read more

Nigerian security operatives during a military operation.

Knights of Columbus praise US listing of Nigeria as 'Country of Particular Concern'

Dec 16, 2020

The Knights of Columbus has praised the United States for listing Nigeria as among the worst countries for religious freedom,... Read more

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