News for KOC

News for Knights of Columbus

VOLUME 39 │ NUMBER 5 │ FEB. 1, 2021

The Knights of Columbus founding principles — charity, unity and fraternity — define everything we do. In this issue, see how these principles have inspired our work through the decades and continue to inspire us today.

Supreme Knight Receives Pro-Life Legacy Award Supreme Knight Carl Anderson was honored with the 2021 Pro-Life Legacy Award at the March for Life’s Virtual Rose Dinner Gala last Friday. This award recognizes a lifetime of his exceptional work advocating for the inherent dignity of the unborn human person. READ MORE Watch Supreme Knight Anderson's remarks here.

New Book from Supreme Knight Is Now Available Supreme Knight Anderson’s latest book, These Liberties We Hold Sacred: Essays on Faith and Citizenship in the 21st Century, offers insights on religious liberty and a vision for the role of faith in public life. The 288-page hardcover volume is now available. Order now (United States) Order now (Canada) All author royalties are donated to Knights of Columbus Charities.

Americans' Abortion Opinions Remain Consistent A new Knights of Columbus/Marist Poll finds most Americans continuing to agree that abortion in the United States should be limited and that federal tax dollars should not go to fund abortions. LEARN MORE

What Greater Legacy Can a Person Have than to Save a Child’s Life? This new video celebrates Knights’ work in defense of every human life. WATCH VIDEO Share this video with friends, family and prospective Knights to show we stand for life. Remind them that until June 30, they can become a member for free online using promo code MCGIVNEY2020 at kofc.org/join.

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The Knights and Racial Equality As we celebrate Black History Month, we remember our Order’s long history of promoting civil rights, which is rooted in our founding mission of unity and fraternity. LEARN MORE

Daniel Schachle on His Vocation as a K of C Agent In learning about Father McGivney’s mission for the Knights of Columbus, Daniel Schachle discovered his own calling as a K of C insurance agent. READ MORE

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Supreme Chaplain’s Monthly Challenge for February  This month, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori challenges us to do a comprehensive examination of conscience at the end of each day and make at least one good and humble confession during the month. He also challenges us to watch Into the Breach, with emphasis on the Spiritual Warfare episode. To see the full challenge, click here. Into the Breach is a Knights of Columbus-produced video series that urges Catholic men to embrace masculine virtues in a world in crisis. Watch all 12 episodes at kofc.org/intothebreach. The entire series is also available on YouTube.

Coming Soon! New, Exclusive Webcast Series for Members As an exclusive benefit for members, the Knights of Columbus is launching a monthly webcast series to promote personal development and faith formation. Unlike traditional K of C webinars on officer training, these webcasts will focus on a member’s spiritual and personal needs. More information and a link to register are coming soon.

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