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Archbishop William Lori prays at the conclusion of a Mass of Thansgiving Nov. 1.

‘He lived the Beatitudes’: Mass of Thanksgiving for Blessed Michael McGivney

Nov 1, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

At the Nov. 1 Mass of Thanksgiving for newly beatified Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, Archbishop... Read more

A portrait of Bl. Michael McGivney, unveiled Oct. 31 during the priest's beatification Mass.

Fr. Michael McGivney, ‘holy priest’ and Knights of Columbus founder, beatified

Oct 31, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, was beatified October 31, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in... Read more

Fr. Michael McGivney.

Ahead of beatification, priests reflect on McGivney's priesthood, and the miracle he prayed for

Oct 30, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

A prayer vigil for priests on the eve of the beatification of Ven. Michael McGivney took place Friday, October 30,... 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

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

Knights of Columbus founder Fr. Michael McGivney to be beatified

May 27, 2020

Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Fr. Michael J. McGivney Wednesday, paving the way for the... Read more

The statue of Father McGivney is carried in procession at the conclusion of Mass at St. Mary's in New Haven. Photo courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.

Knights celebrate life of founder 125 years after his death

Aug 15, 2015

On Friday, hundreds of faithful gathered in New Haven, Conn. to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the death of Venerable... Read more

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson discusses the new book on Fr. Michael McGivney in Rome, June 26, 2014.

The story of Father McGivney, extraordinary priest

Jun 28, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A new Italian edition of a book about the life of Father Michael McGivney tells the story of his extraordinary... Read more

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