On Feb. 25, Pope Francis officially declared Father Emil Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain who gave his life serving fellow soldiers in a prisoner-of-war camp during the Korean War, “Venerable” — thereby advancing his cause for canonization. For more than half a century, Father Kapaun&r...

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As we enter the holy season of Lent, we invite you to join us on a Lenten mission led by Dominican Father Jonathan Kalisch, K of C director of chaplains and spiritual development. A weekly discussion videos will be released and made available on official K of C social media channels and at kofc.org/...

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The Knights of Columbus recently donated a state-of-the-art mobile broadcasting unit to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, unveiling the vehicle in Rome just days before Pope Francis inaugurated the Jubilee Year 2025. The new broadcasting van was blessed by Cardinal Marcello Semerar...

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Knights in Ukraine support injured soldiers in Lviv hospitals with regular visits By Solomiia Karpiv As Ukraine’s hospitals remain overwhelmed with injured soldiers and veterans, members of St. John Bosco Parish Council 16846 in Lviv, Ukraine, have become a crucial source of support for th...

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Knights from several local councils participated in a large-scale food distribution in Pasadena, California, on Jan. 18 to assist people affected by the wildfires. Knights also helped distribute water, clothing, toiletries and other essential supplies. Through the Knights of Columbus Disaster Relief...

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A 1-year-old bundle of energy named Wrenlee was the center of attention at New Creation Pregnancy Resource Center in Carroll, Iowa, when she and her mother, Karlee Jones, visited the familiar facility this past December. “Being a mom is the best thing in the world,” Jones said with a ...

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Thousands of young people celebrate their love for life at the pre-March rally Life Fest By Cecilia Engbert It was a cold morning and barely past sunrise, but that didn’t deter the thousands of young people from across the country streaming into EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia —...

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The Knights of Columbus launched its new Pilgrim Icon Program centered on devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with a Holy Hour on the first Friday of January — the day dedicated to the Sacred Heart each month — at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, the birthplace of the Order. Du...

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Pope Francis received Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly in a private audience at the Vatican, Dec. 20. The supreme knight provided an update to the Holy Father on notable activities of the Knights of Columbus in the past year, including the growth of the Cor men’s faith formation initiative, charit...

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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Catholic Review, the official news outlet of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Copyright (c) 2024 Catholic Review Media. Used with permission. Smiles and laughter filled St. Agnes School’s gymnasium in Catonsville, Maryland, the morni...

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