Earlier this month, Pope Leo XIV addressed a video message to those attending the 144th Supreme Convention in Denver, commending the work of the Knights of Columbus while reflecting on unity and charity, the Order’s core principles. “Charity becomes … a powerful means of fostering fraternity and strengthening the communion that is at the heart of the Christian life,” Pope Leo said. Knights put these principles into action in many ways, from building relationships of service and fraternity across borders to hosting family events that support critical community services.

Pope Leo Appoints Supreme Knight to Vatican Dicastery

On Aug. 25, Pope Leo XIV appointed Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. Established in 2016 by Pope Francis, the dicastery promotes the vocation and mission of the lay faithful, the pastoral care of young people, families and the elderly, and the protection of human life.
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One Church, One Mission

For nearly five years, Father Welcome Chipiro, a priest of the Diocese of Mutare, Zimbabwe, served as pastor of St. Nicholas Parish in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he joined the Knights of Columbus and developed a close relationship with council members. Now, Knights from the Fairbanks area support Father Chipiro’s work at a Catholic mission in Zimbabwe, helping to fund a solar power system for the rectory, install windows and doors at the school and, most recently, restore the mission’s swimming pool. 
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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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Racing Toward Heaven

At age 34, Jonathan Kuplack, a member of Fray Marcos Council 1783 in Gallup, New Mexico, ran his first ultramarathon. Since then, he has run in many more and helped co-found Sebaste, a nonprofit organization that aims to help men break out of their comfort zones to reclaim their masculinity through trial, training and mentorship — both physically and spiritually. “We need to be moving at full speed toward the prize,” Kuplack said, “the only thing that actually matters in this life, which is becoming a great saint.” 
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Fuel for Rural Ambulances

In Le Roy, New York, Edward W. Powers Council 2936 hosted a cornhole tournament to raise funds for the local ambulance service, which depends heavily on community fundraising to remain in operation. Thanks to this service, residents of the rural community can receive emergency medical attention in a matter of minutes instead of waiting about 20 minutes for the next closest ambulance service.
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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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