This week, Knights of Columbus and their families from jurisdictions around the world are gathered in Denver for the 144th Supreme Convention, which kicks off this evening with the Supreme Knight’s Awards Session. The Order has played an important role in Colorado’s civic growth and ecclesial development for more than a century, and this is the fourth time Denver has hosted the convention. Visit kofc.org/convention throughout the week to follow key moments, including tomorrow’s opening Mass and the opening business session, which will feature Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly’s annual report.

Tune in to the 144th Supreme Convention

Follow the convention’s major events — including tomorrow’s opening Mass, the Annual Report of the Supreme Knight, and the States Dinner — via livestream on the Knights of Columbus website and social media. Follow coverage from Catholic media outlets — including EWTN TV (English and Spanish), EWTN Radio, CatholicTV, Salt + Light TV, Relevant Radio’s The Drew Mariani Show, and The Katie McGrady Show on SiriusXM’s The Catholic Channel — for broadcasts of major events and additional coverage.
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On Higher Ground

Denver’s rapid rise in the mid-19th century from a collection of mining camps to a city renowned for its urban charm and outdoor beauty is emblematic of the American West. The city also boasts a deeply Catholic history intertwined with that of the Knights of Columbus, which established the first council west of the Mississippi River in Denver in 1900. The setting, with its tangible reminders of the beauty of God’s creation, provides an inspiring backdrop for this year’s Supreme Convention. 
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A Mother’s Prayer Answered

While struggling with infertility, Andrea and Michael McArthur visited the tomb of Blessed Michael McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, during a retreat. Andrea experienced a renewed sense of hope, and soon after, discovered she was pregnant. Today, the couple gives thanks for their son — an answered prayer they attribute to Father McGivney’s intercession. 
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Pro-life in Denver

Marisol Health, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Denver, offers holistic healthcare to women in northern Colorado, including professional counseling, family support services and free pregnancy testing. Since opening its doors in 2016, the organization has received significant support from Denver Knights, who recently helped equip Marisol’s mobile pregnancy clinic with an ultrasound machine through the Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Initiative.
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The Importance of Giving Thanks

Gratitude, when nurtured by faith, strengthens relationships, builds happier families and prepares the way for heaven, where “we will spend all eternity giving God thanks and praise with unimaginable joy,” writes Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori in his recent Columbia column. “When we are grateful for our faith, we will try to deepen it and spread it. When we are grateful for God’s blessings, we will share them with others.”
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A Worldwide Witness to Life

This past spring, Knights of Columbus joined tens of thousands of demonstrators at pro-life marches and rallies held in major cities around the world. In cities throughout Canada, thousands of demonstrators turned out to protest abortion and the increasing legalization of euthanasia. In the Philippines and Mexico City, pro-life advocates gathered to protest the expansion of legalized abortion. 
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