Grand Knight John Doubrava of Bishop Ackerman Council #5453 presented to Father Nicholas Rottman a donation check for $6,384 for Holy Donut sales at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Summer Festival in Burlington, KY.
Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral – 200 Years!
On July 16, 1816, the cornerstone was laid for the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral in Bardstown, KY. This past weekend the Knight of Columbus were there to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of this important event!
Participating clergy included:
- Most Rev. Joseph Kurtz (Archbishop of Louisville)
- Most Rev. Jim Massa (Titular Bishop of Bardstown / Aux. Bishop of Brooklyn)
- Most Rev. Daniel Thomas (Bishop of Toledo / Former Titular Bishop of Bardstown)
- Most Rev. Charles Thompson (Bishop of Evansville / Former Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Cathedral)
It is an honor to be in an area of such rich Catholic History in the USA. Thank you to our Brother Knights who were on hand to participate. Here is a photo of a portion of the Honor Guard.
Thank you for 50 combined years of service!
Council #817 in Owensboro would like to thank their outgoing officers for 50 combined years of service! Shown from left to right are Frank Hardesty (21 years as Financial Secretary), Steve Johnson (outgoing Grand Knight), and Jackie Murphy (29 years as Treasurer). Council #817 presented Frank and Jackie with plaques to honor their many years of dedicated service. Thank you Brothers!
Much needed supplies delivered to West Virginia
On Sunday, July 10, Council #14130 from Christ the King delivered a load of much needed cleaning supplies and personal care items to Catholic Charities in Elkview, WV. On the receiving end they had a team of people from Our Lady of the Hill to assist with unloading.
2016 St. Margaret Mary Parish Picnic
Council #15979 staffed a Food Booth at the recent St. Margaret Mary Parish Picnic. Some two dozen StMM KofC Brothers, under the capable leadership and guidance of Chancellor SK Godfrey P. Menezes, successfully worked the booth both Friday and Saturday, generating over $8,000 in support of Parish Ministries.
Joseph B. Dant, FVSM
It is with a sad heart that we must announce that Joe passed away this morning at 4:00 AM. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 – 8:00 PM at Ratterman Funeral Home, Bardstown Road, Louisville. The funeral mass will be Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Martha Church, Klondike Road, Louisville. Please keep Jean and the family in your prayers.
His obituary can be read here.
