News for KOC

News for Knights of Columbus

VOLUME 39 │ NUMBER 15 │ APRIL 12, 2021

Since our founder’s beatification last October, numerous reports of prayers answered thanks to his intercession have been received by the Father Michael J. McGivney Guild. This issue of Knightline highlights some of the latest favors reported as well as other information about Blessed Michael McGivney’s legacy and cause for canonization.

Supreme Knight on Catholic Faith Network Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly recently appeared on Catholic Faith Network, based in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y., and discussed why young men are joining the Knights at a time when many are experiencing isolation. He also addressed why Blessed Michael McGivney continues to inspire Knights today. WATCH

New Favors Through Father McGivney’s Intercession Father McGivney’s beatification brings him one step closer to sainthood while affirming his role as an intercessor for the prayers of the faithful. In this article, learn about some of the favors reported since the beatification. READ MORE On the Father Michael J. McGivney Guild website, find even more reported favors. You can also submit your own prayer petitions and report favors received.

Key Experiences that Inspired Father McGivney to Begin the K of C Insurance Program Several important events in Father McGivney’s life helped shaped his vision for the Knights of Columbus’ insurance program. READ MORE

Learn about Blessed Michael McGivney’s Cause for Canonization Father McGivney died Aug. 14, 1890, at age 38, and his cause for canonization opened more than a century later. Dominican Father Gabriel O’Donnell, who serves as vice postulator of our founder’s cause for canonization, recently reflected on the history of the cause during a webinar with the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. WATCH

Tell others about Knightline Forward this 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.

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