SEP 2026 Faith and Action Update
Membership Update for August 2026
Membership Membership Welcome to a new fraternal year with new expectations, goals and high hopes. We are coming off of another spectacular year with a Circle of Honor to show for the hard work each of you have contributed throughout the year. What will it take to “3 peat” youContinue Reading
Programming Update for August 2026
Programming START! Your SP-7 Now. Start from your last fraternal year’s success and carry it forward into this fraternal year. The Faith in Action program model serves as the primary framework through which councils engage in religious, charitable & fraternal service. Faith in Action organizes council activities into four distinct,Continue Reading
Charity Update for August 2026
Charity Spotlight for August Charity is the first principle of our Order. This month, our focus turns to the Intellectual Disabilities Drive, one of the most recognized charitable efforts of the Knights of Columbus in Illinois. Through the ID, or “Tootsie Roll,” Drive, councils help support local programs serving peopleContinue Reading
Program Service Personnel Training Is Scheduled for August 22nd!
Come one, come all, Brother Knights!If you’re interested in learning how to become an outstanding council leader, this training is for you! We will be hosting six dynamic training sessions designed to strengthen your leadership skills and help your council achieve STAR Council:1) Membership & Retention Director2) Program Director3) Faith Director4) Family Director5) Life Director6) Community Director TheseContinue Reading
August 2026 Update from the Diocesan Chair
Greetings on behalf of our Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and our State Deputy Lloyd Reinkensmeier. In August, Councils are preparing for programming, charities, and membership. Review your membership goals, prepare your program calendar, and let’s commit once again to meet Council State Charitable Goals and to attain Star Council statusContinue Reading
July 2026 Message from the Diocesan Chair
Greetings on behalf of our Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and our State Deputy Lloyd Reinkensmeier! In July, Councils are preparing for programming, charities, and membership. Review your membership goals, prepare your program calendar, and let’s commit once again to meet Council State Charitable Goals and to attain Star Council statusContinue Reading
Membership Message From D Thurman for December!
Brothers all, There are several ways to approach increasing membership. Here are two ways that I havefound successful in bringing in new members. Both of these strategies involve being an activemember in your parish life and getting to know your parish family members. We put a lot ofstock in organizingContinue Reading









