Almost every American knows the words to the Pledge of Allegiance by heart. Many may not know that the pledge as we know it today is different from the one recited throughout much of its history —because of two words.
Knights of Columbus
Remembering Those Lost on 9/11: Knights of Columbus Exhibit Keeps Alive Stories of Its 46 Fallen
Until Oct. 11, the “Remembering 9/11: 25 Years Later” exhibit at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center in New Haven, Conn., honors the 46 members of the Knights of Columbus who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Through 9/11 Scars and Cancer, Knight Leaned on God for Strength
For Frank Kotnik, the years since 9/11 have brought painful memories, health struggles, and the lasting weight of what he saw while working at ground zero. But through every difficult chapter, he said, faith has given him the strength to keep moving forward.
Plaque From Pope John Paul II’s Historic Aqueduct Mass Rescued From Queens Racetrack
For three decades, visitors to Aqueduct Racetrack, who came to place bets or just to watch thoroughbreds run, passed a bronze plaque commemorating the time the venue was visited by a saint.
Veterans Gather to Pray for Father Vincent Capodanno on 59th Anniversary of His Death
Military veterans and members of the Knights of Columbus gathered for a prayer service for Servant of God Father Vincent Capodanno on Sept. 4, the 59th anniversary of his death. Fr. Capodanno, a navy chaplain, was killed in the Vietnam War.
Knights of Columbus Mark Founder’s Birthday at St. Bernadette Church in Brooklyn
Members of the Knights of Columbus Archbishop John Hughes Council joined parishioners at The Shrine Church of St. Bernadette to pray the rosary next to a statue of the organization’s founder, Blessed Michael McGivney, on Aug. 11, which they donated to the Church earlier this year.
Feast for Blessed Father McGivney Celebrated to Inspire Clergy to be Like Him
Members of the Knights of Columbus came to the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph on Aug. 13 to honor their founder, Blessed Father Michael McGivney.
Two Founding Members Honored at Knights of Columbus Council 5103’s 65th Anniversary in Queens
The Msgr. Sherman Council 5103 Knights of Columbus in Glendale is celebrating its 65th Anniversary, and its two surviving original members — Don Gander and John Hickey.
Sign of the Times: How the Knights of Columbus Are Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Knights of Columbus members in Queens are reminding their fellow citizens that God should be a part of the nation’s birthday bash.
Catholic Aid Organizations Remain ‘United in Hope’ for Ukraine as War Rages On
Several Catholic aid organizations are affirming they remain “united in hope” for Ukraine, as Russia’s war on that nation relentlessly rages on.