News for KOC

News for Knights of Columbus

VOLUME 39 │ NUMBER 7 │ FEB. 15, 2021

Ash Wednesday (Feb. 17) not only marks the beginning of the Lenten season, it also marks nearly one year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic and the launch of the Order’s Leave No Neighbor Behind initiative. As Knights serve their communities while adhering to safety guidelines, so too are they continuing their work to defend human life and spread devotion to our founder, despite the pandemic.

Knights Show their Pro-Life Support Knights from California to Vermont are taking creative steps to stand up for life in their communities amid the pandemic. WATCH VIDEO Knights also found ways to participate virtually in the recent March for Life in Washington, D.C. To see how they took part, click here.

Iowa Priest Spreads Devotion to Blessed Michael McGivney After being inspired by watching the documentary Father McGivney: An American Blessed, Father Dan Guenther decided to gift copies of the DVD to every Knights of Columbus council in his state to ensure more people learn our founder’s story. READ MORE

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation Lent is a time to partake in the sacrament of reconciliation. The Knights of Columbus Catholic Information Service offers a variety of resources on this sacrament as well as other materials on the faith, including: A Guide to Confession The Forgiveness of Sins Penance

Good Friday Family Promotion As we begin Lent, now is the time to make a plan to invite families to enter into the mystery of the crucifixion by encouraging them to participate in the 3 p.m. liturgy on Good Friday. LEARN MORE

Serving Brother Knights and Their Families as an Agent Learn how a Knights of Columbus insurance agent started his career, and how he has found fulfillment is serving his fellow Knights and their families. READ MORE

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