News for KOC

News for Knights of Columbus

VOLUME 39 │ NUMBER 4 │ JAN. 25, 2021

To mark the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion across the United States, we continue to answer the call to defend the dignity of every life. In this issue you’ll learn more about this struggle along with information on watching coverage of the national March for Life virtually.

The Great Struggle of Our Age As we work for human rights and the defense of the most vulnerable, the right to life of the unborn is the defining issue of our time, writes Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. READ MORE For more on the meeting of faith and public life, pre-order the supreme knight’s latest book, These Liberties We Hold Sacred. To pre-order in the United States, click here. To pre-order in Canada, click here. All author royalties are donated to Knights of Columbus Charities.

Watch the March for Life from Home The March for Life in Washington, D.C., is this Friday, Jan. 29, and while in-person marching will be limited to a small group of pro-life leaders, you can watch coverage of the march virtually. To sign up and receive livestream information directly to your inbox, click here.

Free Membership Promotion Extended through June 30  Have a friend interested in joining the K of C? We are offering one year of FREE online membership to men who join before the fraternal year’s end. Just use the code MCGIVNEY2020 when signing up at kofc.org/join. Act now — this offer expires June 30, 2021.

‘Together Strong’ March for Life president Jeanne Mancini discusses the unity, growth and challenges of the pro-life cause in this exclusive interview with Columbia. READ MORE

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Supreme Chaplain’s Challenge This month, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori challenges Knights to take a concrete, tangible action to support the cause for life in their communities. LEARN MORE

Join Us in Praying for Our Founder’s Intercession The faithful around the world are turning to Blessed Michael McGivney for their personal prayer petitions. Visit the Father McGivney Guild website where you’ll find a list of the latest favors received, as well as a form to submit your own petitions. Also, click here to download and pray a Litany of Blessed Michael McGivney.

Learn about Father McGivney’s youth Join the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center on Jan. 27 for a webinar with Sister Veronica Paul of the Sisters of Life, who grew up in Father McGivney’s hometown of Waterbury, Conn. Sister Veronica will share the story of a favor granted to her family through our founder’s intercession, and describe what life was like in Waterbury during Michael McGivney’s youth. REGISTER NOW

Do you like what you see in Knightline? Forward the newsletter to Catholic men interested in the Knights, and let them know that through June 30 they can become a member for free online using promo code MCGIVNEY2020 at kofc.org/join. You can also share your questions, feedback and story by emailing knightline@kofc.org.