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News for Knights of Columbus
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VOLUME 43 │ NUMBER 8 │ FEBRUARY 28, 2025
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On Feb. 22, 1900, the first Fourth Degree exemplification was held for 1,100 candidates at the Lenox Lyceum in New York City. With the promotion of the new degree, the Order sought to foster love of country and to impress upon its members the duties of faithful citizenship. Exactly 125 years after that first exemplification, Knights of Columbus and family members, including Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, the board of directors and other K of C leaders, filled St. Patrick’s Cathedral, known as “America’s Parish Church,” to celebrate the milestone and the Order’s continued witness of authentic patriotism.
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Knights of Columbus leaders, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, and more than 650 newly inducted Fourth Degree Knights stand in St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Feb. 22. (Photo by Paul Haring)
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A Celebration of Catholic Patriotism
More than 650 men were inducted into the Fourth Degree during the premiere of a revised Exemplification of Patriotism, which took place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Feb. 22. Marking the 125th anniversary of the Fourth Degree, the celebratory event began with Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, joined by Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori and relatives of Blessed Michael McGivney, unveiling a new bronze statue of the K of C founder commissioned by the Order for the cathedral.
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Investing in the Light of Faith
This week marks the 10th anniversary of Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, which for the past decade has helped Catholic dioceses, institutions and individuals ensure their investments are consistent with Catholic social teaching. In a white paper recently adapted into an essay for Columbia, John Grabowski, a professor of moral theology who serves as an Asset Advisors consultant, discusses how the alignment of financial decisions with Gospel values promotes the common good while advancing long-term prosperity.
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Young pro-life advocates hold signs, including K of C “Love Life, Choose Life” signs, while participating in the March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. (Photo by Paul Haring)
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Hope for a Pro-Life Future
The March for Life and Life Fest held last month in Washington, D.C., showcased the joy and hope that America’s young people bring to the pro-life cause. “This is a young movement, it’s a vibrant movement and there’s a momentum to it,” reflected Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly while participating in the march. “That gives me great hope for the future of the march and the future of the pro-life cause in America.”
WATCH NOW: LIFE FEST | WATCH NOW: MARCH FOR LIFE
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Join in Prayer for Pope Francis
As Pope Francis continues to remain hospitalized with multiple health problems, the Knights of Columbus calls on all its members and families to pray that God grant him strength, peace and healing. Today is his 14th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where his medical condition is slowly improving. Since Monday, cardinals have been leading a daily rosary at 3 p.m. EST in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s recovery. Visit here to join in the live broadcast.
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