Knightline
WEEKLY NEWS FOR KNIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD
VOLUME 44 • NUMBER 12 • March 27, 2026
On March 29, 1882, the Knights of Columbus was formally chartered by the state of Connecticut. In his 2020 apostolic letter announcing Father McGivney’s beatification, Pope Francis affirmed that Father McGivney’s “zeal for the proclamation of the Gospel and generous concern for the needs of his brothers and sisters made him an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance.” Today, more than 2 million Knights around the world continue to live out Blessed Michael McGivney’s vision.
A Natural Born Director
Blessed Michael McGivney possessed a unique talent for using theater and music to strengthen parish life, engage young people, and support charitable works. Through his successful productions at the Thomaston Opera House, he brought together parish and social life. Today, local Knights carry on the founder’s legacy by supporting the historic opera house, which is undergoing significant restoration.
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Father McGivney’s Legacy of Care
When Brad Wolf, a past grand knight of Ketteler Council 1824 in Windthorst, Texas, passed away suddenly in 2023, his decision to obtain a Knights of Columbus insurance policy became a lifeline for his family — allowing his wife, Dena, and their daughter, Riley, to remain in their home, free from the fear of financial hardship. “That’s what the Knights of Columbus is all about,” said Michael Bryant, Wolf’s insurance agent. “We’re there to assist that person that is left behind, to make sure that they’re cared for the rest of their life.”
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A Quiet Strength
The role of women in Ukrainian society has changed profoundly as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion. While thousands of women have suffered injury or even death, millions have assumed primary responsibility for their families amid displacement, loss and constant danger. As Knights of Columbus in Ukraine have stepped up to coordinate humanitarian assistance, serve families affected by the war, and sustain parish life, the quiet work of Ukraine’s women aids their efforts.
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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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Lenten Resources
In this holy season, join Dominican Father Jonathan Kalisch and Renzo Ortega, manager of digital evangelization content, as they unpack why we are called to sacrifice and what that can look like as Knights. Look for their weekly video reflections on the Sunday Scripture readings across the official Knights of Columbus social media channels or at kofc.org/lent. You will also find additional free resources, including a guide to confession, meditations for praying the Stations of the Cross and more.
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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