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
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
As we approach the mid-point of the fraternal year, councils should hopefully have at least one (1) Fraternal Benefit Event (FBE) completed through Field Agent presentation or webinar. If you are looking to complete an FBE soon: Earn the Founder’s Award is one of the three requirements for Star Council.Continue Reading
Worthies All! Please help me to Congratulate his Excellency Bishop Hicks on his new appointment as the 11th Archbishop of New York! Archbishop-designate Hicks will be installed on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. “I have been deeply blessed to serve the people of the Diocese of Joliet,” BishopContinue Reading
Worthy Brothers, often I am asked what is the key to getting catholic men to join the Knights ofColumbus. My response to this question is this: I truly believe that what the Knights have tooffer is essential to the church and the community we serve. Often, that is followed withContinue Reading
As we progress through the fraternal year, October is an important month for our councils. Here are a few things to consider for this month. Forms & Compliance Safe Environment Compliance Charity Spotlight for ID! Joliet Chapter Programming There are 12 coats per case, of various sizes ($283.38 per caseContinue Reading
We have the opportunity to earn some credits for our Founder’s Award (one of the three requirements for Star Council) at the end of this month and beginning of November. To earn your Founder’s Award, your council must participate in at least two (2) Fraternal Benefit Events over the courseContinue Reading
Symbolism & Purpose The Silver Rose program is an initiative focused on promoting respect for life and honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe. It involves a pilgrimage where eight silver roses travel along different routes through Canada, the United States, and Mexico, culminating at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey,Continue Reading
It is our sad duty to announce the death of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. He passed away in his quarters at 7:35am Rome time on Monday 21 April 2025. The following statement was released by the Vatican news service making the announcement: At 9.47 this morning, His Eminence CardinalContinue Reading
A revised PowerPoint file on Safe Environment compliance is now available. Click the button below to retrieve the file!Continue Reading