November - Giving Thanks and Sharing

Brother Knights ALL:The month of November kicks off a special time of the year as we near the holiday of Thanksgiving Day. We as Knights know that it is fitting to give thanks to Almighty God each and every day, and we just don’t reserve those thanks to once a year event.Similarly the Knights of Columbus 365 initiative, which asks us to seek out candidates for Knighthood, is something we should do each and every day as well. Have you asked someone...

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November - Giving Thanks and Sharing

Brother Knights ALL:The month of November kicks off a special time of the year as we near the holiday of Thanksgiving Day. We as Knights know that it is fitting to give thanks to Almighty God each and every day, and we just don’t reserve those thanks to once a year event.Similarly the Knights of Columbus 365 initiative, which asks us to seek out candidates for Knighthood, is something we should do each and every day as well. Have you asked someone...

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KOCOA for August-October

KOCOA_Web_101312.pdfPlease disseminate the attached KOCOA as widely as possible.Thanks! John S. GarciaPublic Relations DirectorArizona State Coun...

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KOCOA for August-October

KOCOA_Web_101312.pdfPlease disseminate the attached KOCOA as widely as possible.Thanks! John S. GarciaPublic Relations DirectorArizona State Coun...

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Silver Rose - Council 10799

Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Run - One Life, One Rose. OLM Council 10799 had the honor to display the Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose on 29-30 September at the Our Lady of the Mountains Church in Sierra Vista, AZ. Students from the All Saints Catholic School (ASCS) and their teachers all had the opportunity to see the rose during their ASCS Children's Mass held on 28 September. The rose was also on display during our Saturday and Sunday Masses...

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Silver Rose - Council 10799

Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Run - One Life, One Rose. OLM Council 10799 had the honor to display the Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose on 29-30 September at the Our Lady of the Mountains Church in Sierra Vista, AZ. Students from the All Saints Catholic School (ASCS) and their teachers all had the opportunity to see the rose during their ASCS Children's Mass held on 28 September. The rose was also on display during our Saturday and Sunday Masses...

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Flagstaff 2nd and 3rd Degree - Oct 27

Fr. Nohava Council 1229 is honored to host the upcoming 2nd and 3rd Degree Exemplification.  First Degree members should be encouraged to complete their journey to full Knighthood in our honored order.  When:    Saturday, October 27th, 2012Where:  San Francisco de Asis Catholic School Gymnasium                   320 N. Humphrey Street                FlagstaffTime:   ...

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Flagstaff 2nd and 3rd Degree - Oct 27

Fr. Nohava Council 1229 is honored to host the upcoming 2nd and 3rd Degree Exemplification.  First Degree members should be encouraged to complete their journey to full Knighthood in our honored order.  When:    Saturday, October 27th, 2012Where:  San Francisco de Asis Catholic School Gymnasium                   320 N. Humphrey Street                FlagstaffTime:   ...

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First Anniversary - Council 15376

Attached please find a letter of congratulations sent to St. Augustine Council 15376 on the first anniversary of its institution.  Council_15376_1st_anniv_-_Letter_from_Bishop.pdf&nb...

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First Anniversary - Council 15376

Attached please find a letter of congratulations sent to St. Augustine Council 15376 on the first anniversary of its institution.  Council_15376_1st_anniv_-_Letter_from_Bishop.pdf&nb...

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Novena for Life and Liberty and Catholic Pulse

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called on American Catholics to participate in a Rosary Novena for Life and Liberty Oct. 14-22.  Knights and their families, in solidarity with our bishops, are encouraged to unite in this prayer for the defense of human life and religious freedom in the United States and around the world. Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore will lead a Mass and Pilgrimage for Life and Liberty...

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Novena for Life and Liberty and Catholic Pulse

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called on American Catholics to participate in a Rosary Novena for Life and Liberty Oct. 14-22.  Knights and their families, in solidarity with our bishops, are encouraged to unite in this prayer for the defense of human life and religious freedom in the United States and around the world. Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore will lead a Mass and Pilgrimage for Life and Liberty...

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ACC General Election Voter's Guide Online Now!

ACC 2012 Voter’s Guide Online Now! In order to better educate voters the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) has just released its 2012 Voter’s Guide for the upcoming General Election online at www.azcatholicconference.org.The ACC Voter’s Guide is meant solely to provide an important educational tool containing unbiased information on the upcoming elections. Included on the ACC Voter’s Guide are races covering U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives,...

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ACC General Election Voter's Guide Online Now!

ACC 2012 Voter’s Guide Online Now! In order to better educate voters the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) has just released its 2012 Voter’s Guide for the upcoming General Election online at www.azcatholicconference.org.The ACC Voter’s Guide is meant solely to provide an important educational tool containing unbiased information on the upcoming elections. Included on the ACC Voter’s Guide are races covering U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives,...

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Bishop's Hour and Catholics Matter

Knights of Columbus and the Arizona Rosary Celebration These are two topics on this episode of Catholics Matter with Former State Chaplain Fr. Robert Clements. Watch Former District Master Mike Kingman and Former Supreme Master and Past Arizona State Deputy Larry Costanzo discuss the history of the Knights of Columbus and the upcoming Arizona Rosary Celebration. Here is a link to the Catholics Matter episode: http://faithandlifetv.com/videos/catholics-matter-az-rosary-celebration Listen to the interview of Larry Costanzo by Michael...

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Bishop's Hour and Catholics Matter

Knights of Columbus and the Arizona Rosary Celebration These are two topics on this episode of Catholics Matter with Former State Chaplain Fr. Robert Clements. Watch Former District Master Mike Kingman and Former Supreme Master and Past Arizona State Deputy Larry Costanzo discuss the history of the Knights of Columbus and the upcoming Arizona Rosary Celebration. Here is a link to the Catholics Matter episode: http://faithandlifetv.com/videos/catholics-matter-az-rosary-celebration Listen to the interview of Larry Costanzo by Michael...

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ARIZONA ROSARY CELEBRATION COVERS TWO CITIES OVER THREE DAYS

Arizona Knights sponsor statewide event expected to attract over 7,500 in Tucson and Phoenix For over 36 years, the Diocese of Phoenix has been host to one of the largest annual public Rosary celebrations in the United States. Last year, the Arizona Rosary Celebration established the Rosary Sunday tradition within the Diocese of Tucson. This major celebration in honor of Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and is now held in conjunction with the Dioceses of Tucson and Phoenix and is assisted by many groups...

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ARIZONA ROSARY CELEBRATION COVERS TWO CITIES OVER THREE DAYS

Arizona Knights sponsor statewide event expected to attract over 7,500 in Tucson and Phoenix For over 36 years, the Diocese of Phoenix has been host to one of the largest annual public Rosary celebrations in the United States. Last year, the Arizona Rosary Celebration established the Rosary Sunday tradition within the Diocese of Tucson. This major celebration in honor of Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and is now held in conjunction with the Dioceses of Tucson and Phoenix and is assisted by many groups...

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Arizona State Council Hosting Chaplain Development Seminars

At the State Chaplains Meeting, held by Supreme on March 1-4, 2012, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said, “We (as Knights) must embrace the renewal being carried out in the Catholic Church, and extend and promote that renewal.”  The Order, he continued, needs to be more than a gathering space and a way for Catholic men to get together. The Knights of Columbus also needs to be a conduit through which its members can become better husbands, fathers, workers, citizens, and patriots, grounded in principles of the Order – charity, unity and fraternity....

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Arizona State Council Hosting Chaplain Development Seminars

At the State Chaplains Meeting, held by Supreme on March 1-4, 2012, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said, “We (as Knights) must embrace the renewal being carried out in the Catholic Church, and extend and promote that renewal.”  The Order, he continued, needs to be more than a gathering space and a way for Catholic men to get together. The Knights of Columbus also needs to be a conduit through which its members can become better husbands, fathers, workers, citizens, and patriots, grounded in principles of the Order – charity, unity and fraternity....

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Proclaim Liberty - New eBook by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson

Dear Brother Knight,This November, we and our fellow citizens will exercise our right to vote. In their document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the Bishops of the United States have called "Catholics to form their consciences in the light of their Catholic faith and to bring our moral principles to the debate and decisions about candidates and issues."Today, a new resource is available to help you and other Catholics form your conscience in keeping with our Catholic principles. A short new eBook by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, Proclaim...

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Proclaim Liberty - New eBook by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson

Dear Brother Knight,This November, we and our fellow citizens will exercise our right to vote. In their document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the Bishops of the United States have called "Catholics to form their consciences in the light of their Catholic faith and to bring our moral principles to the debate and decisions about candidates and issues."Today, a new resource is available to help you and other Catholics form your conscience in keeping with our Catholic principles. A short new eBook by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, Proclaim...

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Knights at Luke AFB - Council 13024

Here are some pictures of Luke AFB KofC planting grass and flowers at the base Chapel on 6 Oct 2012. Joseph VaughnGRAND KNIGHT 13024COLOR CORP COMMANDER 2669 ...

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Knights at Luke AFB - Council 13024

Here are some pictures of Luke AFB KofC planting grass and flowers at the base Chapel on 6 Oct 2012. Joseph VaughnGRAND KNIGHT 13024COLOR CORP COMMANDER 2669 ...

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Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally - Phoenix

Dear Friends of Life,We hope you can join us at the last Religious Freedom Rally being held before the election in November.  In addition, our very own  Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Ron Johnson of the Arizona Catholic Conference will be speaking at the rally. This is a crucial time to organize and promote our civic responsibilities so please spread the word!  Rally Information:On October 20, tens of thousands of faithful citizens will gather in prayer and public witness in cities and towns all across the United States to oppose the...

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Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally - Phoenix

Dear Friends of Life,We hope you can join us at the last Religious Freedom Rally being held before the election in November.  In addition, our very own  Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Ron Johnson of the Arizona Catholic Conference will be speaking at the rally. This is a crucial time to organize and promote our civic responsibilities so please spread the word!  Rally Information:On October 20, tens of thousands of faithful citizens will gather in prayer and public witness in cities and towns all across the United States to oppose the...

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