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Approximately 525 women, a mix of all ages from every state in the country, attended the Knights of Columbus 141st Supreme Convention “Ladies Program” Aug. 1, 2023.

Knights of Columbus ‘Ladies Program’ recognizes women as key ‘influencers’

Aug 8, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

More than 500 women attended the program, which highlighted the sacrifices Knights’ wives make and the key role they play... Read more

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly.

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly has a plan to deepen the faith lives of Catholic men

Aug 7, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The Knights of Columbus has launched new initiatives to help Catholic laymen deepen their spiritual lives and find authentic Catholic... Read more

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly addresses the Knights of Columbus' convention in Orlando, Florida on Aug. 1, 2023.

Patrick Kelly to Knights’ convention: Catholic men have ‘a duty to protect families’

Aug 2, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly urged the assembled to stand strong as men of faith amid new challenges facing the Catholic... Read more

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly of the Knights of Columbus helped assemble care packages prepared for Ukraine alongside Ukrainian refugees and Bishop Stolarczyk of Radom, Poland.

KofC Supreme Knight to American Catholics: ‘Remember our brothers and sisters in Christ in Ukraine this winter’

Dec 15, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly is convinced that American Catholics must continue to stand in solidarity with the... Read more

Mother Teresa in the year 1980.

How this Mother Teresa documentary sheds new light on a beloved saint

Sep 5, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The so-called “definitive movie” about Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be in theaters in October. Read more

Mother Teresa smiles as she poses for photographers in Calcutta, India, on April 12, 1995.

UPDATE: Pope Francis praises Knights of Columbus’ Mother Teresa documentary

Sep 1, 2022

By CNA Staff

In theaters Oct. 3-4, “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” is airing in more than 960 locations across the United States. Read more

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, leader of the Knights of Columbus

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly discusses the future of the Knights of Columbus

Aug 1, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly has an ambitious vision for the Knights of Columbus.  Read more

A Eucharistic procession at St. John the Baptist parish in Beloit, Kansas.

Want to organize a eucharistic procession? Here are tips from the Knights of Columbus

Jun 16, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) is Sunday, June 19. Read more

Pope Francis admires an Easter basket with Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and his family at the Vatican, April 11, 2022.

With pope’s blessing, Knights of Columbus to give 10,000 Easter care packages to Ukraine war victims

Apr 13, 2022

By Courtney Mares

‘Our efforts in Ukraine and Poland have only just begun,’ said Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly. Read more

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Knights of Columbus urges members to join novena for Ukraine and Russia

Mar 17, 2022

By CNA Staff

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly of the Knights of Columbus has called on his fellow knights to join in a nine-day... Read more

The Knights of Columbus has sprung into action to provide aid to victims of the war in Ukraine.

Facing a 'defining moment,' Knights of Columbus leader vows ongoing support for Ukraine

Mar 7, 2022

By Alejandro Bermudez

Much like 9/11 was a defining moment for the United States, “the brutal invasion of Ukraine will be a defining... Read more

Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, delivers his first Supreme Knight's Report during the organization's 139th Annual Convention, Aug. 3, 2021. Credit: Knights of Columbus/screenshot.

Urgent appeal from Supreme Knight: Start this novena on Christmas Eve for persecuted Christians

Dec 23, 2021

By CNA Staff

The head of the Knights of Columbus is asking for the order's members to consider "a last-minute Christmas gift": saying... Read more

The Knights of Columbus announced the selection of this icon of St. Joseph holding the Child Jesus as the centerpiece of this year's KofC prayer program.

Knights of Columbus announce icon of St Joseph as prayer program's centerpiece

Nov 9, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

As the state deputies of the Knights of Columbus (KofC) gathered for their semi-annual meeting last weekend in Nashville, Tennessee,... Read more

Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, delivers his first Supreme Knight's Report during the organization's 139th Annual Convention, Aug. 3, 2021. Credit: Knights of Columbus/screenshot.

Knights of Columbus highlight charitable work, faith formation at annual meeting

Aug 3, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

Patrick Kelly, the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, highlighted the group’s charitable work amid the COVID-19 pandemic, announced... Read more