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Help From Above

Posted on December 14, 2022 in: General News

Help From Above
When Joe Hermosillo was dying of COVID, his family and friends prayed for a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney By Danielle Bean10/31/2022   The Hermosillo family, left to right: Joseph Hermosillo holding Genevieve, Austin, Luke, Maureen, Bernadette and Megan hol...

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Knights Provide Coats for Kids Over Thanksgiving Weekend
As prices rise and temperatures drop, the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program steps in to provide children in need with coats for the winter season. Over Thanksgiving weekend, Knights distributed thousands of free coats at events held across the United States. Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Wa...

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Celebrating St. Kateri Tekakwitha

Posted on November 10, 2022 in: General News

Celebrating St. Kateri Tekakwitha
A special Mass at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine marks the 10th anniversary of St. Kateri’s historic canonization 10/31/2022   Participants pray during a Mass celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha at the Saint John Paul II National...

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‘A Lesson for All of Us’

Posted on November 10, 2022 in: General News

‘A Lesson for All of Us’
Knights who served in Afghanistan recall the powerful witness of Missionaries of Charity who aided abandoned children in the war-torn country By Cecilia Hadley11/7/2022 Sister Fortunata (standing left) and other Missionaries of Charity sisters in Afghanistan gather with the “Fight Club...

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Agent of the Month October 2022
Congratulations to Jack Springmire for earning Agent of the Month (AOM) in the White Agency for October 2022. Jack was able to assist 9 families with life insurance protection. This is Jack's 3rd AOM this year. He also continues to be a great asset to each of his councils. Keep up the great w...

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Knights on Forbes Best Insurance Companies List
10/13/2022 Strong customer feedback drives K of C Insurance Program recognition for second consecutive year on the Forbes America’s Best Insurance Companies List   General Agent Juan Carlin discusses life insurance with a couple in McAllen, Texas. (Photo by Spirit Juice Studio...

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Mother Teresa: No Greater Love Tops $1.2M at the Box Office
Revenue from the K of C-produced documentary will go to charity and efforts to advance Mother Teresa’s legacy 10/10/2022   Missionaries of Charity arrive at the AMC River East 21 in Chicago, for a screening of Mother Teresa: No Greater Love. (Photo by Conall Fahey) Theatrical...

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First Statewide Fraternal Benefit Night of the Year Ed Slott - The IRA Expert
The Louis White Agency is proud to be sponsoring a special webinar event featuring nationally recognized IRA expert, best-selling author, and professional speaker Ed Slott. Join us on Thursday September 15th at 7:30pm cst as Ed teaches us about the ins and outs of retirement. Register for this...

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Mother Teresa: No Greater Love Premieres at the Vatican
Pope Francis receives Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly in audience and expresses support for the new film 9/2/2022   Pope Francis is joined by a delegation of the Knights of Columbus and Missionaries of Charity following his general audience in Paul VI hall on Aug. 31 where Supreme Knight Ke...

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Saint of the Peripheries

Posted on September 13, 2022 in: General News

Saint of the Peripheries
A new K of C film chronicles Mother Teresa’s life and mission to bring Christ’s love to the poorest of the poor By James Day 9/1/2022 Source Cristiane, a former drug addict on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, never met St. Teresa of Calcutta, but she was transformed by her legacy...

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Memories of Mother

Posted on September 13, 2022 in: General News

Memories of Mother
Meeting Mother Teresa As a young priest and bishop, I witnessed firsthand St. Teresa of Calcutta’s intrepid faith and charity By Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori 9/1/2022   Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori THE PREMIERE of the Knights of Columbus d...

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Agent of the Month August 2022

Posted on September 13, 2022 in: Agent of the Month

Agent of the Month August 2022
Congratulations to John Guistat for earning Agent of the Month (AOM) in the White Agency for August 2022.  John had another solid month earning his 3rd AOM in 2022.  He continues to provide outstanding support to his members.  Last month, he helped 11 families with protection.  ...

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Exemplars of Knighthood

Posted on August 09, 2022 in: General News

Exemplars of Knighthood
Supreme Knight’s Award Session recognizes International Program Award winners, Family of the Year and the first recipient of the Blessed Michael McGivney Medal   The Sewell family, the 2022 International Family of the Year, stands with Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and his wife, Vaness...

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A Path to Forgiveness and Healing
Knights discuss faith and experience of Indigenous Catholics in anticipation of visit of Pope Francis to Canada Source 7/18/2022 A recent episode of The W, a conversation series of the Windrider Institute, invites audiences to learn from the Native American experience and recog...

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Agent of the Month for July 2022
Congratulations to Jack Springmire for earning Agent of the Month (AOM) in the White Agency for July 2022. Jack finished off the month very strong for his 2nd AOM this year. He provided protection for 11 families during the month. Jack always give his all to his members.   Keep up the gre...

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The Mystery of Faith

Posted on July 11, 2022 in: General News

The Mystery of Faith
At the heart of our worship is belief in the holy Eucharist, the source and summit of the Christian life By Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori6/1/2021   WITH EACH MONTH, our hope grows stronger that the COVID-19 pandemic will pass into the history books. Parish priests wou...

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HOPE AFTER LOSS

Posted on July 11, 2022 in: General News

HOPE AFTER LOSS
The Church and loved ones can support grieving parents following miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss By Laura and Franco Fanucci1/1/2021 "How many kids do you have?” The simplest question is still the hardest. Do we give the easy answer or the honest one? Eight year...

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Learn About Becoming an Agent

Posted on July 11, 2022 in: General News

Learn About Becoming an Agent
Please take a few minutes to review the links below about becoming a Knights of Columbus field agent.  Please contact General Agent Louis White at louis.white@kofc.org or 815-267-0007 for more information.   Thank you!     Recruitment: https://youtu.be/R9...

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Agent of the Month for June 2022
Congratulations to Jeffery Neiggemann for earning Agent of the Month (AOM) in the White Agency for June 2022. This is his 2nd AOM in three months. Jeff's hard work provided protection for 15 families during the month. He is always looking for the best way to help his members. Keep up the grea...

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PENTECOST IS PERSONAL We have a mission like the first apostles
By Gerald Korson 5/29/2020 The Descent of the Holy Ghost by Titian (1488 - 1576) in church Santa Maria della Salute, Venice. Credit: Getty Images You’ve got the spirit — the Holy Spirit. What are you doing with it? At the first Pentecost, ten days after Jesus ascended i...

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Seven ways to foster vocations in the family
 Posted on June 14, 2022 in: Catholic Life Seven ways to foster vocations in the family By Father Ryan O'Neill   “What do you want to be when you grow-up?” This is one of the all-time most popular questions for children when they go to visi...

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 Agent of the Month for May 2022
Congratulations to John Guistat for earning Agent of the Month (AOM) in the White Agency for May 2022. John continues to work very hard learning his craft and being there to protect his members. This is his 2nd Agent of Month recognition in his first 6 months. Keep up the great work!

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Financial concerns remain consistent
How does it work? Knights of Columbus retirement annuities come with many different payment and plan types (see below) which determine the nature of the annuity. Once established, the money within a Knights of Columbus annuity continues to earn value, before eventually disbursing accord...

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The Knights of Columbus Guarantees
The Knights of Columbus Guarantees Eight guarantees when you do business with the Knights 5/8/2020 These days, in the midst of a volatile market and an unsettled economy, there’s much left to chance. Nothing seems to come with clear-cut guarantees. Life is full of surprises. Guarant...

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 April 2022 Agent of the Month
Congratulations to Jeffery Neiggemann for earning Agent of the Month (AOM) in the White Agency for April 2022. Jeff continues to work very hard serving his Knights of Columbus members and their families. He has become a leader within his councils, as well as the agency. Jeff protected 8 families las...

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‘Rediscover the Beauty of Praying the Rosary’
In response to Pope Francis’ call to Catholics to pray the rosary, Knights and their families are invited to participate in the daily recitation of the rosary broadcast from the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. During the month of May when Catholics honor Mary in a special way, Pope Fran...

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The Gift of Faith at Expanded Mercy Center The Knights of Columbus helps deliver thousands of rosaries for Ukrainian refugees
The Knights of Columbus partnered with the U.S.-based Goya Foods Thursday, March 17, at the Order’s newly expanded Mercy Center in Hrebenne, Poland, to distribute rosaries and food to Ukrainian refugees. The Knights of Columbus Mercy Center, located at the Poland-Ukraine border, is a place whe...

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March 2022 Agent of the Year
Congratulations to Jim Keefe for earning Agent of the Month (AOM) in the White Agency for March 2022.

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Tithing Our Time to God

Posted on April 07, 2022 in: General News

Tithing Our Time to God
Lent is an opportunity to offer a tenth of our year, in a special way, to the Lord MOST PEOPLE ARE FAMILIAR  with the idea of “tithing,” offering to God a tenth of one’s income. It is a biblical concept, rooted in the Book of Genesis, when Abraham gave to Melchizedek, ki...

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Order Pledges, Mobilizes Aid for Ukrainian Refugees
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly calls on Knights to pray for peace and stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people 2/25/2022 In welcome remarks before a Holy Hour for Peace in Ukraine at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., Jan. 26, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly emphasized the Order&rs...

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How Did the Roman Catholic Tradition of Eating Fish on Fridays Begin?
The Practice Began in the Early Days of the Church The practice of fasting and abstaining from certain foods is an ancient one that has been practiced by many religions. In the early years of Christianity in Europe, the Church instituted the practice of requiring the faithful to abstain from...

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February 2022 Agent of the Month
Congratulations to Todd Minard on earning Agent of the Month (AOM) honors in the White Agency for February 2022. Todd assisted 8 families within his territory with life insurance protection. He has been a solid agent for the Knights of Columbus for over 15 years. Todd's dedication and commitment...

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Joe Jordan Presents: Purpose Driven Retirement Strategies
Join us for an informative online presentation by award-winning author, financial thought leader, and brother Knight Joe Jordan.  Joe will show you the keys to a prosperous retirement without losing sight of your faith and values. His message has helped boomers & seniors with successful ret...

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‘Their Need Became Our Need’ Nebraska councils refurbish a barn and shed to be used by religious sisters as spiritual retreat centers
By Andrew Fowler2/7/2022 Knights from Councils 1966, 3152 and 7021 repair a barn for the Franciscan Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother in Nebraska City. Photo courtesy of Michael Vaughn The Franciscan Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother in Nebraska City, Neb., envisioned turning an 80-ye...

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White Agency  2021 Agent of the Year
Jeffery Neiggemann has earned the title of Agent of the Year for 2021.  This recognition was based on his solid work all year.long.  He finished as the top producer for the agency.   Let's all congratulate Jeffery on a great year!

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Accrue Cash Value Over Time

Posted on January 15, 2022 in: General News

Accrue Cash Value Over Time
Are you prepared for a financially rainy day? Make saving a routine part of your budget. Don’t wait to put money aside or to start saving; if you do, you might not have enough for when you need it most. Schedule some time to speak with us about how we can help you and your family prepare ...

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Healing Wounds, Restoring Hope Religious sisters train to minister to victims of sex trafficking with support from the Order
By Richard Meek1/1/2022 Religious sisters from Nigeria who received training this fall to work with survivors of sex trafficking stand with Bishop Michael Duca of Baton Rouge (center front) at St. John the Baptist Church in Zachary, La. Father Jeffery Bayhi (back left) and Father Chuck Swanso...

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