Knightline
WEEKLY NEWS FOR KNIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD
VOLUME 44 • NUMBER 14 • April 9, 2026
As the Catholic Church celebrates the hundreds of thousands of people received into full communion during the Easter Vigil, it is essential that resources be made available to support the continued spiritual growth of converts — an area where the Knights of Columbus can play a special role. Through works of faith and charity, Knights bear witness to the Gospel around the world, drawing support from parishioners and others. In Manitoba, they are breaking new ground, traveling to remote regions to deliver aid to First Nations communities, while in Ukraine, collaboration with the Vatican has enabled the Order to reach more people in need.
It’s for Real
This Easter, many dioceses in the United States and around the world reported a surge in the number of converts received into the Catholic Church. In his recent column for Columbia, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori, whose archdiocese welcomed more than 2,000 converts this year, reflects on this growing attraction to Catholicism, particularly among young people. “The reason is that at the heart of the Church is something real — indeed, ‘really real,’” he writes. “It is the person of Christ, made present by the Holy Spirit.”
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Bringing Warmth to the Great North
Pukatawagan is a remote First Nation community in northern Manitoba with limited services and no year-round road connection to the outside world. Despite the challenges of accessibility, Manitoba Knights teamed up this winter to brave the seasonal ice roads and deliver aid — including wheelchairs, beds and coats — to people in need at the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation settlement.
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Standing Together Against Indifference
In the face of protracted war in Ukraine, cooperation between the Vatican and the Knights of Columbus serves as a bulwark against despair, as the two organizations unite to provide humanitarian and spiritual aid close to the front lines. “Even small projects are already a part of prayer, of humanity, of closeness,” said Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, apostolic nuncio to Ukraine. “This is a very important weapon against war.”
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A Catholic Approach to Generosity
Are you looking for opportunities to maximize your charitable giving? Generosity is at the heart of our Catholic faith, and the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund (KCCF) helps donors maximize their generosity in a way that is distinctly and unapologetically Catholic. Join Dennis J. Gerber, Jr., KCCF president, and Joshua Gideon, chief of strategy, for an educational webinar exploring the benefits of a donor-advised fund and how you can ensure your generosity aligns with your faith. KCCF is open to anyone, so consider inviting your family, friends and fellow parishioners! Register today for this webinar, which will take place March 31 at 8 p.m. EDT.
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Final Chance to Apply for 2026 Scholarships
Applications for Knights of Columbus scholarships will remain open through April 15. Since its earliest days, the Order has emphasized support for higher education, and for the 2025-2026 academic year, the Supreme Council awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to over 500 new and returning college students. Four previous recipients recently shared with Columbia how these scholarships have impacted their educational journeys, encouraging others to take advantage of this opportunity.
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On the Whine List
Habitual complaining cultivates a lack of gratitude and destroys interior peace, writes Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori in his recent column for Columbia. Lent offers a perfect opportunity to “replace whining with mutual encouragement, bonds of charity, unity and fraternity,” he continues. “Then, with united and grateful hearts, we can worthily drink the new wine of the kingdom — the blood of Christ shed for our redemption.”
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Tell Others about Knightline
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