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Editor Robert Leeney Dies at Age 92
Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson on July 8 offered “heartfelt condolences” to the family of Robert Leeney, the retired editor of the New Haven Register, a 27-year member of the Knights of Columbus who died Sunday at the age of 92.
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Supreme Council Sends Aid to Philippines in Wake of Typhoon Frank
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| Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson June 27 sent a letter to Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, informing him that the Knights of Columbus has wired $25,000 to the Caritas Filipinas Foundation “to assist recovery efforts following the devastating Typhoon Frank (Fengshen) that struck the Philippines last week.” At least 598 people have died because of the storm, which triggered widespread flooding and mudslides. “Besides this financial support, please be assured of a special place in our prayers for all those affected by this devastating storm,” Anderson said. |
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| Fourth Degree Knights led the procession of hundreds of members of the clergy who concelebrated the congress’ closing Mass. |
Photos from the Eucharistic Congress
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49th International Eucharistic Congress
Quebec City’s historic Plains of Abraham was the setting for the closing Mass of the 49th International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) June 22. Thousands of the faithful filled the former battlefield turned national park and cheered the procession of hundreds of priests and members of the hierarchy, and applauded.
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A.M. Best Affirms Knights of Columbus Rating of A++ (Superior)
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| For the 33rd consecutive year, A.M. Best Company has given the Knights of Columbus its highest financial strength rating, A++ (Superior). A.M. Best is a worldwide rating and information agency, which conducts in-depth analyses and issues reports about the fiscal stability of insurance companies. |
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July Book Club: A Practical Guide to Prayer
Join Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson online July 24 at 5 p.m. (ET) for a discussion of Five Pillars of the Spiritual Life: A Practical Guide to Prayer for Active People (Ignatius) by Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer. Father Spitzer, president of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., outlines five essential ways for even the busiest person to have a better prayer life.
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State Deputies Meeting Focuses on Membership Growth, New Initiatives
State deputies gathered in New Haven for meetings, seminars and wokshops focusing on the fraternal year beginning July 1. Supreme Knight Carl Anderson announced the results of the Fraternal Survey, which shows that the Order set new all-time records for charitable donations ($144,911,781) and volunteer hours (68,695,768).
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'A Civilization of Love' Has People Talking About the Power of Faith
Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson held an online discussion of his new book, A Civilization of Love. This New York Times best-seller, develops themes – hope, Catholic social values and the power of faith to transform culture – that Pope Benedict addressed during his U.S. visit.
• More About 'A Civilization of Love'
• View Online Discussion
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Papal Trip Web Site
A special Knights of Columbus Web site devoted entirely to Pope Benedict XVI's trip to the United States from April 15-20 features photographs, video clips, news stories and links to the texts of the Pope's speeches and homilies. A special issue of Columbia magazine provides a wealth of information about Pope Benedict as well.
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126th Supreme Convention in Quebec
The 126th Supreme Convention will be held at the Quebec Convention Centre in Quebec City Aug. 5-7. Delegates should arrive no later than Monday, Aug. 4.
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Knights Providing Tribute for Pope’s Yankee Stadium Mass
Pope Benedict XVI will have a lasting memorial of his April 20 Mass at Yankee Stadium, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus. The New York ballpark will permanently commemorate the occasion with a bronze plaque, commissioned by the Catholic fraternal organization, which is based in nearby New Haven, Conn.
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Vatican Approves Decree of 'Heroic Virtue'
Pope Benedict XVI declared Father Michael J. McGivney venerable March 15, approving a decree of "Heroic Virtue" for the parish priest who founded the Knights of Columbus. This step significantly advances Father McGivney's cause for sainthood.
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Pastoral Solutions for Children of Divorce and Parents of Aborted Children
Many children are harmed when their parents divorce, and women and men experience emotional pain and psychological effects as a result of abortion. That was the message of an international panel of experts meeting in Rome April 4-5 to discuss pastoral solutions for those affected.
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Fourth Degree Knights Raise Funds for Dome
Fourth Degree Knights are raising funds to offset the cost of the Knights of Columbus Incarnation Dome at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The Order committed $1 million to the dome, which was dedicated Nov. 17 and is challenging Fourth Degree assemblies to raise half of this amount.
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Order Underwrites Papal Essay Contest
The Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with the Diocese of Green Bay, Wis., is sponsoring a nationwide essay contest to welcome Pope Benedict XVI to the United States April 15-20. The contest is open to students in grades nine through 12.
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