Our Lady of Charity Prayer Program

The current Marian Prayer Program in honor of Our Lady of Charity began Orderwide on September 8, the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This program features an image of Our Lady of Charity, the patroness of Cuba.

Our Lady of Charity has special significance to the Knights of Columbus, given the Order's first principle of Charity, which was also the theme of Pope Benedict XVI’s first encyclical, Deus Caritas Est.  Therefore, although the Virgin of Charity has her origins in Cuba, devotion to her is altogether appropriate for Knights of Columbus everywhere.  As a sign of spiritual solidarity with Pope Benedict XVI, the Holy Father and his intentions will be remembered during the prayer services.

For more information on the Our Lady of Charity image and devotion, please see this letter from Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson and the September 2007 issue of Columbia.

Our Lady of Charity Prayer Booklet

Our Lady of Charity Holy Card

Our Lady of Charity Materials Order Form

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