Knights of Columbus

Pope Leo appoints Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to Vatican dicastery

Courtney Mares · August 26, 2026

Pope Leo XIV on Aug. 25 appointed the Knights of Columbus' Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly as a member of the Vatican Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life.

Newfoundland Knights honoured for aiding firefighters during last year’s wildfires

Paul Schratz · August 10, 2026

As wildfires once again burn and smoke blankets large parts of Canada, a Newfoundland and Labrador Knights of Columbus council that housed and fed firefighters during last year’s wildfire season has received an international award for its service.

By living for 'God's purposes,' Knights care for his people, archbishop tells convention

André Escaleira Jr. · August 7, 2026

In a moving display of the Catholic Church's unity, thousands of Knights of Columbus from around the world gathered in Denver for their 144th Supreme Convention Aug. 4-6.

New lease on life inspires more service

For which Bruce Poulin has been honoured with Benemerenti Medal

Quinton Amundson · May 8, 2026

When Bruce Poulin received the Benemerenti Medal, he said he accepted the papal honour, established in 1832, on behalf of the entire Ontario Knights of Columbus.

Manitoba Knights aid reserve affected by wildfires

More than 2,000 forced to flee community as flames approached last year

Quinton Amundson · March 3, 2026

Blessed with the long-running Coats for Kids program and partnerships with Sleep in Heavenly Peace and the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation, Manitoba State Deputy Mark Desjardins of the Knights of Columbus sought an opportunity to unite coats, beds and wheelchairs in a single humanitarian initiative.

Knights, students unite for Give a Kid a Coat campaign

Luke Mandato · December 10, 2024

As temperatures continue to drop, the Knights of Columbus’ Toronto Council 1388 is maximizing the reach of its Give a Kid a Coat this Christmas campaign through a newfound partnership with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CCAS).

Knights of Columbus are on the rise

Canadian KofC numbers in ascendancy

Quinton Amundson · August 23, 2024

“It is a good time to be a Knight of Columbus,” declared Arthur Peters, who joined the worldwide Catholic fraternal service order in 1986.

Supreme Knight summons a new generation of Catholic men: 'Days of easy faith are over'

Gina Christian · August 12, 2024

The "days of easy faith are over," and a "new generation of Catholic men" are needed in the church, said the head of the Knights of Columbus at the global Catholic fraternal organization's annual gathering.