Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus defends the dignity of each human being at every stage of life. By empowering women to see their unborn children, we build a culture of life. Through United in Charity, 135 ultrasound machines were placed in pregnancy resource centers in the U.S. in 2023. Learn more at KofC.org/charity

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the saint to whom Christ revealed the ancient and beautiful devotion to his Sacred Heart. As Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly reminds us, "In the heart of Christ, we see the heart of the Father, and we ask Our Lord to help us make his heart our own, so that we may see and love in others what he sees and loves in us. That is what the world needs.” Pray for us, O Blessed Margaret Mary, that we may ardently love the Sacred Heart of Jesus!

In western North Carolina — among the areas hit the hardest by Hurricane Helene — a local priest is rallying Knights and others to get supplies to victims of the storm. Father Joshua Johnson, a priest of the Ordinariate of St. Peter, has helped distribute more than $8,000 worth of supplies with support from Father P.N. Lynch Council 704 in Charleston, South Carolina. Read more: https://ow.ly/Keqx50TLH7t (OSV News photo/Khadejeh Nikouyeh, The Charlotte Observer handout via Reuters)

When the Knights of Columbus was founded, many Americans looked with suspicion upon Catholicism but held the Catholic explorer Christopher Columbus in high regard. Blessed Michael McGivney and the first Knights chose Columbus as a namesake because he served as an important symbol of courage, unity and hope among American Catholics, particularly Catholic immigrants. Happy Columbus Day to all Knights on this federal holiday! Read more: https://ow.ly/Q91N50TKeb2 Featured: The Disembarkation of Christopher Columbus with Companions on Three Launches, 1892, by Ivan Aivazovsky/Wikimedia Commons

As Canadian Knights, friends, and families celebrate Thanksgiving today, we give thanks to God for his many blessings. God bless Canada!

The Knights of Columbus offers a unique career opportunity. Join our team of insurance agents, also brother Knights, and find out how rewarding a career can be. Learn more at kofc.org/agentcareers

Knights of Columbus is proud support non-wounded, wounded, ill or injured U.S. military personnel on pilgrimage to Lourdes, France in hope of receiving a special healing and a deepening of faith. Over 200 U.S. service members and caregivers participate in Warriors to Lourdes. These efforts are made possible by gifts to United in Charity. Learn more at KofC.org/charity

The Knights of Columbus was named to the Forbes America’s 2024 Best Insurance Companies List. ??This is the third consecutive year this prestigious honor was granted to the Knights. This recognition is given for sound financial advice, customer service, price/performance ratio, transparency, digital services, and damage benefit ratio.

Hurricane Helene, and now Milton, has caused widespread devastation across the southeastern United States, leaving people without homes and communities destroyed. With current issues like power outages, flooding, and limited supplies, it’s time for us to remember that charity is at the heart of what we do. Knights of Columbus stands ready to serve the victims of this widespread storm by providing gift cards, water, MREs, and financial assistance through our brother Knights on the ground in areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We have Knights of Columbus members on the ground serving families and communities that need support, even as they face their own personal loss from this devastating storm. As Knights of Columbus, we are United in Charity, especially in times of great need such as now. We ask for your support in prayers and donations to help these families whose lives were just upended. As always, 100% of your donation goes to aid those we serve through our charitable programs. Donate now: https://ow.ly/uTGm50TJ5lc

Knights of Columbus sponsors scholarships for seminarians pursuing their call to the priesthood, including those preparing to become Catholic chaplains in the U.S. Armed Forces. Last year, 93 seminarians and future chaplains received scholarships from Knights of Columbus. Gifts to United in Charity help support the universal Church. Learn more at KofC.org/charity