September-2026-Newsletter
Upcoming 4th Degree Exemplifications
Why Join the Fourth Degree?
The Fourth Degree is the highest and most prestigious degree of the Knights of Columbus, and membership is one of the greatest honors a Knight can receive. Known as the Patriotic Degree, it calls men to a deeper expression of their Catholic faith through love of God and country.
As a Fourth Degree Sir Knight, you join a brotherhood of men committed to serving their Church, their community, and their nation. Members participate in color corps, honor guards, and patriotic events that visibly represent the Catholic faith in the public square, including Masses, funerals, civic ceremonies, and more.
If you are a Third Degree Knight in good standing, you are eligible to take the Fourth Degree. We encourage you to consider this step, not just as an honor, but as a call to more visible, more purposeful service.
To learn more or to register for an upcoming exemplification in Kentucky, see the information below.
Here is the list of upcoming 4th degree exemplifications in the Kentucky District:
October 11, 2026 – Brandenburg, KY
Information Packet – Brandenburg
Registration Form – Brandenburg
April 17, 2027 – Georgetown, KY
Information Packet – Georgetown (coming)
Registration Form – Georgetown (coming)
Don’t see an exemplification near you?
If there is no exemplification scheduled in your area, we still want to hear from you. Whether you are a Knight looking to take the Fourth Degree or a leader interested in bringing an exemplification to your community, reach out to District Master, Cameron Peck below.
The more interest we have in a location, the easier it is to make it happen.
Kentucky’s 2025-2026 To Be a Patriot Award Winner: Archangels Assembly 3877
The District Master is proud to announce that Archangels Assembly 3877 of Louisville, Kentucky has been selected as Kentucky’s entry for the provincial To Be a Patriot competition.
The To Be a Patriot award recognizes the single best patriotic program conducted by a Fourth Degree assembly during the fraternal year. This year, seven Kentucky assemblies submitted entries, representing a wide range of creative and meaningful patriotic activities across the Commonwealth.
Archangels Assembly 3877’s Flag Retirement Program stood out for its originality, depth, and reach. What began as one Sir Knight’s desire to find a more environmentally responsible way to retire worn American flags has grown into a multi-parish initiative serving nine parishes across the Archdiocese of Louisville. The program operates in partnership with Ratterman and Sons Funeral Home and Scout Troop 765 of St. Michael Church, educates youth on flag history and proper handling, and has earned formal commendation from the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District. The assembly’s full submission, including photos and supporting documentation, is presented below.
Congratulations to Faithful Navigator Robert Nash and all the Sir Knights of Archangels Assembly 3877. You have set a remarkable example of what it means to live the Fourth Degree.
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