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Catholics United urges 'gay marriage' surrender

Oct 26, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The group Catholics United, which until now has avoided directly contradicting Catholic teaching in its defense of Democratic political causes,... Read more

Carl Anderson and his new e-book “Proclaim Liberty: Notes on the Next Great Awakening”

New e-book on Catholic voting urges political transformation

Oct 6, 2012

Carl Anderson, head of the Knights of Columbus, will release an e-book of his three recent major speeches on responsibility... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.

Knights leader will promote family, laity at New Evangelization synod

Sep 29, 2012

By Carl Bunderson

Carl Anderson, the head of the Knights of Columbus, will focus his participation at the upcoming Synod of Bishops on... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.

Knights encouraged by Cardinal Dolan backing civility pledge

Aug 29, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The Knights of Columbus are “very encouraged” by Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s request that U.S. presidential and vice presidential candidates sign... Read more

The Donald and Marcia Gilbert family of Council 12923 in Campbellsville, Kentucky were named the 2012 International Family of the Year.

Knights of Columbus honor service to life, family, religious freedom

Aug 10, 2012

The Knights of Columbus awarded a family from Kentucky for their commitment to the Catholic faith, as well as members... Read more

Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto gives his homily at the Knights of Columbus convention in Anaheim, Calif. on August 8, 2012.

World of false messages needs the Gospel, Toronto cardinal says

Aug 8, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Embracing a spirit of prayer and joy, Catholics are called to spread the truth of the Gospel in a world... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson addresses the membership seminar during the 130th Supreme Convention.

Knights of Columbus add over 200 councils, break donation record

Aug 8, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Throughout the past year, the Knights of Columbus has fulfilled its mission through a strong defense of religious liberty and... Read more

Bishop Tod D. Brown of the Orange diocese gives his homily during the opening Mass for the Knights of Columbus annual Convention.

Knights of Columbus called to be in front ranks of New Evangelization

Aug 7, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

As the world’s largest Catholic fraternal organization, the Knights of Columbus must play a prominent role in evangelizing the contemporary... Read more

Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore.

Pope's support for Knights shows religious freedom not partisan

Aug 7, 2012

By Marianne Medlin

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore believes that Pope Benedict's praise for the Knights of Columbus' efforts to defend religious... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.

Supreme Knight urges Catholics to put faith first while voting

Jun 22, 2012

Catholic voters must demand respect for their moral convictions and the Church's freedom in 2012 and beyond, the head of... Read more

Archbishop William E. Lori speaks after a June 13, 2012 press conference in Atlanta, Ga.

Archbishop Lori: labeling Knights of Columbus partisan is an 'injustice'

Jun 14, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore argued that it is an “injustice” to imply that the Knights of Columbus’ support... Read more

Members of Council 3199 in Ridgecrest, Calif. spread new sand at the playground at St. Ann School to ensure it meets local and state safety standards.

Knights of Columbus set charitable giving, volunteer records in 2011

Jun 13, 2012

The Knights of Columbus Catholic fraternal organization broke records in 2011 with over $158 million in donations to charity and... Read more

Dr. Raymond Leopold stands next to the 10th Mountain Division war memorial known as the Montana Jesus Statue.

Knights of Columbus defend Montana Jesus statue against lawsuit

May 31, 2012

The Knights of Columbus and several individual knights have asked to intervene in a federal legal case challenging the presence... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI.

Knights of Columbus to hold global prayer for Pope

May 29, 2012

By CNA Staff

On the 35th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI's episcopal ordination, the head of the Knights of Columbus has asked all... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

Reasons for dismissal of Vatican Bank boss emerge

May 28, 2012

The Vatican Bank’s president was dismissed for failing to carry out “basic duties,” giving people inaccurate information about the institution... Read more

Cardinal Marc Ouellet

Build a civilization of love in the face of a culture of death, Cardinal Ouellet tells Knights

Aug 5, 2008

As he opened the Knights of Columbus’ annual convention on Tuesday morning, Cardinal Marc Ouellet, the Archbishop of Québec, called... Read more