As we observe Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, this issue of Knightline features the inspiring stories of Gordon Schottlander, a D-Day veteran who led a charge of 30 men onto Normandy’s Juno Beach more than 80 years ago, and Marine Corps veteran Bobby Jakucs, a clinical psychologist serving fellow veterans in trauma recovery. In anticipation of the World Day of the Poor this Sunday, Nov. 16, it also includes a reflection by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori on Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation on love for the poor, Dilexi Te.

‘A Great Ride’

Shortly after his 100th birthday earlier this year, D-Day veteran Gordon Schottlander spoke with Columbia about his life, reflecting on the faith, duty and brotherhood that sustained him during the war — and the camaraderie he later found as a Knight. “The Knights have been a family to me since the day I joined,” he said. “There’s no better organization in the world.” 
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Faith, Trauma & Brotherhood

Marine Corps combat veteran Bobby Jakucs discovered a passion for serving fellow veterans through psychology after returning from his deployment to Afghanistan. A proud new member of the Knights, Jakucs draws on his own experience with faith and brotherhood to develop his expertise in trauma recovery. “After leaving the Marine Corps, I knew that I still wanted to serve, and serving is always better with a team,” he said. “That’s one of the reasons I sought out serving with the Knights.” 
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Pope Leo’s Summons to Charity

In his latest column for Columbia, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s recent apostolic exhortation on love for the poor, Dilexi Te (I Have Loved You), comparing the pope’s message to the vision of Blessed Michael McGivney. “The poor are not statistics or problems to be solved,” the supreme chaplain writes. “They are persons created in God’s image and endowed with dignity. They have names, faces, a personal history and destiny. Ever the parish priest, Father McGivney knew and loved the poor by name.” 
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Warriors to Lourdes 2026

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Warriors to Lourdes pilgrimage, a unique spiritual experience open to active, retired and honorably discharged service members. The annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, which is co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, will take place from May 19-25, 2026. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2026.
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