May-2026-Newsletter
Kentucky State Council Earns Circle of Honor for 2024-2025 Fraternal Year
The Kentucky State Council of the Knights of Columbus has been recognized with one of the Order’s highest honors, receiving the Circle of Honor Award for the 2024-2025 fraternal year at the Kentucky State Convention.
The award was presented by Supreme Representative PSD Robert J. “Bob” Kish of Oregon, on behalf of the Supreme Council, and accepted by State Deputy Luke Williams and Membership Director Tom O’Hagan in recognition of the Commonwealth’s outstanding achievement during the fraternal year.
The Circle of Honor is among the most prestigious distinctions a state council can receive from the Supreme Council, reflecting excellence across the full range of the Order’s programs and initiatives. Kentucky’s recognition is a testament to the dedication of Brother Knights across the state who gave their time, talent, and treasure in service to their families, their Church, and their communities throughout the year.
Congratulations to State Deputy Luke Williams, Membership Director Tom O’Hagan, and all the Knights of Kentucky whose service made this honor possible.
Kentucky State Council Presents Inaugural James E. Fink Charitable Service Award
The Kentucky State Council of the Knights of Columbus has established a new tradition of honoring excellence in charity with the creation of the PSD James E. Fink Charitable Service Award — and no one could have been a more fitting first recipient than the man for whom it is named.
State Deputy Luke Williams recently had the honor of presenting the inaugural award to Past State Deputy James E. “Grumpy” Fink, recognizing a lifetime of dedication to the virtue of charity that has left a lasting mark on Kentucky and beyond.
Established by the state officers this year, the award is named in honor of PSD Fink, who served as State Deputy from 1988 to 1990 and was instrumental in founding the Kentucky Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities — a legacy of service that continues to benefit countless Kentucky families to this day.
The presentation was made on the Friday night of the State Convention, as PSD Fink was not able to attend the State Banquet, where the award was formally announced to the full membership.
Council #2282 100 year Anniversary
Council #2282 in Brandenburg, KY celebrated their 100 year anniversary on May 22. 2021. The council was chartered on May 22, 1921.
St. Mark Council 12852 2017-2018 Knight of the Year
St. Mark Council Grand Knight, Ed Louisignau, presented Kyle Francis with the council’s 2017-2018 Knight of the Year Award.
St. Edward the Confessor Council 15841 earned Star Council Award
At the February business meeting, State Warden and Former District Deputy Dick Burns presented the Star Council award to St. Edward the Confessor Council 15841’s Immediate Past Grand Knight Michael Lohuis for the 2017-2018 fraternal year.
