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Mar 02, 2022, 14:47 ET Knights of Columbus From Around the World Rapidly Respond to Need in Ukraine

The Knights of Columbus today announced that Knights and their families, as well as communities around the world, have rapidly responded to a call...

Feb 25, 2022, 20:44 ET Knights of Columbus Makes Pledge to Ukraine, Sets Goal of Initial $2 Million in Aid

The Knights of Columbus today announced a commitment of $1 million for immediate distribution to support Ukrainian refugees, including Ukrainian...

Jan 20, 2022, 10:00 ET New Knights of Columbus/Marist Poll: A Majority of Americans Support Legal Limits on Abortion, and Oppose Taxpayer Funding

A new Knights of Columbus/Marist Poll released today shows that 71% of Americans support legal limits on abortion. This survey, conducted by the...

Nov 10, 2021, 08:00 ET Knights of Columbus Volunteers To Deliver 100,000 Copies of Armed with the Faith Catholic Prayer Book to Active-Duty Military Personnel

On Nov. 9, Knights of Columbus volunteers, including some serving in the military, delivered the first of 100,000 copies of the new 6th edition of...

Nov 08, 2021, 15:57 ET Knights of Columbus Leaders Gather for Semi-Annual Meeting

Knights of Columbus state deputies gathered in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 5-7 for their semi-annual meeting. Speaking to leaders of nearly 70...

Oct 12, 2021, 12:10 ET New documentary from the Knights of Columbus sheds light on humble man of the Bible, St. Joseph

A new documentary, St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father, produced by the Knights of Columbus, sheds light on one of the most hidden protagonists in the...

Sep 22, 2021, 15:57 ET New online exhibit explores sainthood candidate's passion for baseball

Beginning October 1, 2021, The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center will display an online exhibition centering on the Knights of Columbus...

Aug 19, 2021, 17:29 ET Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly's Statement Regarding Knights of Columbus' Support for Haiti

Following Saturday's 7.2-magnitude earthquake, the leader of the Knights of Columbus, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, offered his prayerful support for ...

Aug 04, 2021, 15:30 ET Knights of Columbus Recognizes Family of the Year, Local Councils for Outstanding Service Contributions

The Knights of Columbus honored its Family of the Year and councils throughout the world with international service awards during a virtual awards...

Aug 03, 2021, 22:10 ET 'Creative Courage' Required for Knights of Columbus to Flourish Amidst Challenges

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly addressed the Knights membership during the organization's 139th annual supreme convention, held...

Aug 03, 2021, 21:31 ET Pope Francis Praises Knights of Columbus; Renews Call to "Creative Courage"

Pope Francis extended gratitude and well-wishes to the Knights of Columbus during the opening Mass of the organization's 139th annual convention,...

Jul 29, 2021, 16:29 ET Knights Of Columbus Statement On Hyde Amendment

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly's statement on removal of the Hyde Amendment from funding legislation: "The Knights of Columbus is extremely...

Jun 11, 2021, 18:05 ET New Supreme Knight Installed, Outlines Vision for the Future

"The Knights of Columbus are poised to lead the way toward recovery and a future of renewal," said Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick E....

May 13, 2021, 15:28 ET New Documentary Explores the History and Contributions of Native American Catholicism

A new documentary produced by the Knights of Columbus on Native American Catholicism will air on ABC affiliated stations through a partnership with...

Mar 16, 2021, 11:40 ET Knights of Columbus Supports Construction of Oxygen Plant in COVID-ravaged South America

The Knights of Columbus is providing more than $146,000 for the construction of a plant to condense and concentrate oxygen to serve Peru's second...

Mar 05, 2021, 15:51 ET Statement on Visit of Pope Francis to Iraq

The Knights of Columbus joins Pope Francis in prayer and support as he makes his March 5-8 apostolic journey to Iraq — the first papal visit to that...

Feb 12, 2021, 09:00 ET Knights of Columbus Sends Oxygen to COVID-Stricken Amazon Region

Responding to an urgent request from Archbishop Leonardo Steiner, O.F.M., archbishop of Manaus, Brazil, the Knights of Columbus has sent more than...

Feb 11, 2021, 10:00 ET "These Liberties We Hold Sacred" -- Supreme Knight Carl Anderson Publishes New Book on Faithful Citizenship

Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, has been a vocal advocate for religious freedom, both nationally and internationally,...

Feb 05, 2021, 16:42 ET Knights of Columbus elects Patrick Kelly as next Supreme Knight

Today, the Knights of Columbus Board of Directors elected Patrick E. Kelly as the next Supreme Knight, to continue the mission of charity, unity and...

Jan 29, 2021, 20:00 ET Supreme Knight Carl Anderson Honored with the 2021 Pro-Life Legacy Award

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson was honored with the 2021 Pro-Life Legacy Award on Friday, Jan. 29, during the 39th annual March for ...

Jan 28, 2021, 16:32 ET Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Issues Statement on Mexico City Policy Rescindment

The following is a statement by Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, regarding today's action by President Joseph R. Biden Jr....

Dec 17, 2020, 07:00 ET Two New Documentaries Examine the Life, Legacy and Devotion to Blessed Michael J. McGivney

Blessed Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, is the subject of two new documentaries produced by the Knights: Father Michael...

Dec 16, 2020, 07:00 ET The Knights of Columbus Praises State Department's Recognition of Religious Freedom Violations in Nigeria

The Knights of Columbus, the world's largest Catholic fraternal benefit society, strongly supports the U.S. State Department's decision to list...

Dec 09, 2020, 10:38 ET Knights Encourage Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Digital Age

As millions of Catholics in North and South America prepare to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 and restrictions for religious ...

Nov 24, 2020, 15:31 ET Knights of Columbus Donates $25,000 to Connecticut Food Bank

With food banks facing increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Knights of Columbus donated $25,000 to the Connecticut Food Bank, providing ...