Coats for Kids Distributions to Begin Nov. 21
The Knights of Columbus will conduct the first of this year’s Coats for Kids distributions on Nov. 21 in Pittsburgh and at locations across Michigan. The initiative is part of the Order’s Help a Child in Need campaign, which began in 2006 with a nationwide television appeal for donations to charities that support the needs of children.

Knights Celebrate National Shrine’s 50th Anniversary
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., observes the 50th anniversary of its dedication (November 20, 1959) this week. Named in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, under her title of the Immaculate Conception, the National Shrine is the patronal church of U.S Catholics and the country’s preeminent Marian pilgrimage site.

K of C Museum Opens Annual Christmas Crèche Exhibition
For the fifth consecutive year, the Knights of Columbus Museum is featuring a Christmas exhibition of Nativity scenes or crèches. This time the exhibited art hails from 16 Latin American countries as well as Puerto Rico and four southwest U.S. states. The exhibition is open through January 31, 2010.

Supreme Knight Addresses Business Leaders on Social Responsibilities and Professional Ethics
On Sunday, Nov. 8, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson addressed a gathering of business leaders and professionals at Fairfield University. His keynote presentation was centered on the recent social encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI, Caritas in Veritate, and its relevance for attendees and their companies. The event was cosponsored by Fairfield University’s Center for Faith and Public Life and the Fairfield County Chapter of Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice. Preceding the presentation, Supreme Chaplain, Bishop William Lori, celebrated a Mass for the participants in Fairfield University's Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola.

Supreme Knight Receives Rome’s ‘Lupa Capitolina’ Award
The mayor of Rome bestowed a prominent honor on Supreme Knight Carl Anderson in recognition of the Order's long-standing contributions to the city.

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Knights of Columbus insurance: once again, highest ratings, stable outlook

Two top financial research and analysis companies recently reaffirmed their highest ratings for the Knights of Columbus insurance program. Both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s concluded that the 127-year-old Catholic fraternal order’s financial strength and stability remains strong despite a weak economy.

This marks the 34th consecutive year in which the Knights of Columbus has earned A.M. Best’s A++ (Superior) rating, and the 17th successive year the Order has earned the AAA (Extremely Strong) rating from S&P.

Over the past decade, the amount of Knights of Columbus insurance in force has more than doubled, to $72 billion. The Knights of Columbus is also certified by the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA) for ethical and honest business practices. It is one of only four U.S. insurers with both IMSA certification and top ratings from S&P and A.M. Best, and the only insurance company in Canada to do so.

Knights of Columbus Insurance: Financial Stability and Competitive Rates
The popularity of the Knights of Columbus Insurance remains strong despite the stagnant overall economy. Members value the security and protection that K of C Insurance products provide their families. Because of the financial stability the Knights of Columbus has maintained throughout its 127-year existence, it can confidently offer competitive rates on its products as well. K of C Flexible Premium annuities are currently guaranteeing a minimum of 3.00% interest in both the United States and Canada. Learn more about these funds, which can provide a income for life. Click here for an agent near you.

November Book Club Discussion
Scott Hahn’s new book, Signs of Life: 40 Catholic Customs and the Difference They Make" (Doubleday) is the supreme knight's chosen topic for the November book club discussion. Dr. Hahn is a professor of theology and Scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville and a member of St. John Neumann Council 11828 in Steubenville, Ohio. Take part in the discussion on Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. (ET).

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College Knights Attend Leadership Conference
More than 143 Knights representing approximately 65 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic attended the annual Knights of Columbus College Council Conference Oct. 2-4 in New Haven. John Paul II Council 14188 at Harvard University was named Outstanding College Council.

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