Knightline
WEEKLY NEWS FOR KNIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD
VOLUME 42 • NUMBER 47 • November 19, 2024
Today marks the 1,000th day since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. During his recent visit to Ukraine, which included tours of the war-torn “hero cities” of Bucha and Irpin, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori reaffirmed the Order’s solidarity with the Ukrainian people and promised the Knights’ continued support. “One of the things that we want to say to the Knights of Columbus, and to the whole Church, and even to the world is that we must not forget what happened here,” the supreme chaplain told families in Irpin. “We must remember.”
Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori pauses on Yablunska Street in Bucha, Ukraine, Oct. 19, 2024, to pray at a memorial for eight men executed by Russian forces during the early days of the war. (Photo by Andrii Gorb)
‘The Reality of This War’
Visiting Ukraine in October, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori toured Bucha and Irpin, two cities that have become symbolic of both the brutality of Russia’s invasion and the resilience of the Ukrainian people.
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Spreading the Word About Cor
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly addressed the annual plenary assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore Nov. 13, updating the bishops on the Order’s Cor initiative and asking for their support.
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A group of Jewish children orphaned as a result of World War I arrive in New York City in 1921. (Library of Congress)
This Land Was Made for You and Me
One hundred years ago, the Knights of Columbus took on America’s growing nativism with an innovative book project. By highlighting the contributions of different marginalized peoples to the country’s history and culture, the Racial Contribution Series blazed a trail not only in what stories it told, but in how and by whom they were told.
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Knights unpack food and other supplies for victims of Hurricane Helene outside Church of the Good Shepherd in Newport, Tenn., on Oct. 16. (Castletown Media)
Life-Saving Relief
Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State, and Knights in Tennessee have lived up to that nickname in the weeks since Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage there. “I’m proud to say that the Knights of Columbus are a big part of [the relief work] going on here,” said Ron Carbone, a Knight in Elizabethton. “I’m so blessed to be part of this group.”
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Partnership with Relevant Radio
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and other K of C leaders were guests on Relevant Radio’s The Drew Mariani Show on Nov. 15, speaking about men’s faith, Christ-centered leadership, ethical investing and more. The show celebrated a new partnership between the Knights and
Relevant Radio that aims to highlight the Order’s charitable work, spiritual programs and financial services to new audiences. Listen to the episode any time at the show’s website or on your favorite podcast app.
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