News Releases issued by the Knights of Columbus
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Sat, 02/18/2012 - 00:00
Cardinals are the Holy Father’s closest advisors, and those under 80 have the responsibility of electing the pope’s successor.
Wed, 02/08/2012 - 00:00
In 1924, Jim Crow laws were still enforced in many parts of the United States and the Ku Klux Klan was experiencing resurgence. Martin Luther King Jr. had not yet been born, and the Civil Rights Act would not be enacted for another 40 years. Nonetheless, it was the year in which the Knights of Columbus commissioned and published a landmark history of black Americans: The Gift of Black Folk: The Negroes in the Making of America, by civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:00
The Knights of Columbus stands with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in opposition to the recent decision by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to force Catholic employers including hospitals, universities, and charities to provide health insurance that covers contraception and sterilization.
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:00
The Knights of Columbus stands with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in opposition to the recent decision by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to force Catholic employers including hospitals, universities, and charities to provide health insurance that covers contraception and sterilization.
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:00
In our families and communities, we are called to be missionaries of the new evangelization
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 00:00
Remarks from Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at the Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life in
Washington, D.C.
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 00:00
Bishop William E. Lori acted as celebrant and homilist during Mass on Jan. 21, as part of the 13th Annual Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life held at Georgetown University prior to the March for Life.
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 00:00
Homily by Supreme Chaplain Bishop William E. Lori at the
January 21, 2012, Mass for Life at the Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life at Georgetown University.
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 00:00
KofC-Marist Poll Shows 8 in 10 Americans Favor Significant Abortion Restriction.
Wed, 01/18/2012 - 00:00
Record breaking streak extends to eleven years
Mon, 01/09/2012 - 00:00
During the 2010 the Knights of Columbus contributed nearly $155 million dollars and nearly 70 million volunteer hours to benevolent causes.
Mon, 01/09/2012 - 00:00
In 1924, Jim Crow laws were still enforced in many parts of the United States. Martin Luther King Jr. was not yet born, and the height of the civil rights movement wouldn’t be for another 40 years. Nonetheless, it was at this time that the Knights of Columbus commissioned and published The Gift of Black Folk: The Negroes in the Making of America by famous civil rights proponent W.E.B. DuBois.
Wed, 01/04/2012 - 00:00
In response to the devastating flash floods that swept across a southern portion of the Philippines shortly before Christmas, the Supreme Council has sent $30,000 in emergency relief funds to assist with the humanitarian efforts in the Mindanao jurisdiction. The money was sent to Caritas Philippines, the charitable and humanitarian organization of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.
Sun, 01/01/2012 - 00:00
Because it conflicts with the natural moral law, Roe v. Wade can never be regarded as “settled”
Tue, 12/27/2011 - 00:00
Columbia magazine is now available as a paid subscription on the Amazon Kindle.
Mon, 12/19/2011 - 00:00
The Knights of Columbus Museum’s seventh annual crèche exhibit features nativity scenes crafted by artists throughout Africa.
Mon, 12/19/2011 - 00:00
A new survey finds Americans by a wide margin prefer the traditional "Merry Christmas" greeting to the non-specific "Happy Holidays."
Mon, 12/19/2011 - 00:00
National commercial campaign reminds us to help children who need it most at Christmas.
Fri, 12/16/2011 - 00:00
Millions of people in North America will be reminded to “Keep Christ in Christmas” thanks to the efforts of the Knights of Columbus. The campaign includes public service announcements that will be aired in the United States during the Christmas season, as well as a variety of local programs in support of the campaign that include signs, billboards, Nativity scenes and Christmas cards.
Mon, 12/12/2011 - 00:00
“Cardinal John Foley was both a member of – and a great friend to – the Knights of Columbus and his presence among us will indeed be missed. His Eminence was always an excellent example of Christian witness. With my brother knights, I witnessed this first hand during the years in which Cardinal Foley served as President of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, where he worked tirelessly to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.