 Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Catholic and American By permission of our Rt. Rev. Bishop and in accordance with an Act of the Legislature of the State of Connecticut, we have formed an organization under the name of the Knights of Columbus.These first words of a letter written in April 1882 by Father McGivney to the Catholic pastors of Connecticut may not strike us as extraordinary. But if read in the context of his time — when there were competing views on how Catholics should live their faith in a hostile Protestant culture — the message is monumental.In one sentence, we see the mind and mission of Father McGivney. The Catholic identity of the Order would be assured by permission of the bishop and the cooperation of pastors, and civic recognition would be provided by the legislature.Unlike some Catholic fraternities of the day, this new organization would not seek to protect or project Old World identity. The Knights of Columbus would not be Irish (though most of the first members were) or Italian or German or French – it would be proudly American and devotedly Catholic.Columbus was chosen as patron because he was a universally respected figure who opened up America to the world — a subtle way of saying that Catholics were here first.As the U.S. continues this month to celebrate and contemplate its 250th anniversary, we may thank Father McGivney for the bold foresight and careful planning that brought forth the Knights of Columbus, which is now a force for good around the globe.Click here to read Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly’s reflection on the Order’s unique role in America.Brian Caulfield Vice Postulator guild@kofc.org Video: Not Quite the World Cup As the world’s attention was drawn to the FIFA extravaganza, men preparing for the priesthood competed in a soccer match at the Baltimore seminary where Father McGivney studied. WATCH Favors Reported Cancer Free / Florida Liam has been fighting leukemia for more than three years. I have been praying to Father McGivney for a year and a half. Today, he rang the bell at St. Mary’s Hospital and is cancer free!! The Gift of Speech / Ontario My son was born with significant speech delay and was diagnosed with ADHD. By age of 5, he didn’t even talk or express his emotions, but just cried when upset. Father McGivney’s relics were brought to a regular Sunday Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Oshawa, and we prayed to him for helping my son with speech. He is 6 years old now and is able to talk and communicate like a normal kid. His speech is improving every day and he now can read a story book. It is absolutely a miracle to us. Report your answered prayers here. Weekly Mass Do you need prayers or know someone who can benefit from the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney? Submit your petitions here. Your petitions will be remembered in a weekly Mass offered by the Father McGivney Guild. Become a Knight Are you a practicing Catholic man over the age of 18? As we continue to celebrate Blessed Michael McGivney’s beatification, online membership with the Knights of Columbus is free when you use the promo code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY. Join today!  2026 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – All Rights Reserved 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510 (203) 752-4000 * Local council dues vary |
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