“Young Catholic men are looking for ways to make a difference in the lives of others,” Kelly said. Kelly outlined two ways the organization plans to inspire the next generation of Knights through charity and spiritual growth. … The more we dedicate ourselves to Christ in the Eucharist, the more we will be a sign of unity in an age of division and disbelief.” “Our pastors can count on us to help get their parishioners back in the pews. Equally important is serving the church in this difficult time. “Nothing is more important right now to fulfilling our mission of strengthening Catholic families, providing for their financial needs and helping the vulnerable. “Our goal is to get our councils and our parishes back to normal as quickly as possible,” Kelly said. We proved that ‘leave no neighbor behind’ isn’t just a phrase.”Īs shutdowns end and economies recover, Kelly also emphasized the importance of Knights assisting their parishes with getting parishioners back to church. “We helped neighbors near and far, through millions of dollars in direct relief, hundreds of thousands of pounds of donated food, and countless acts of kindness and concern. “Knights across the world poured their energies into the Leave No Neighbor Behind initiative,” he said. That strength was reflected in the Knights’ response to the pandemic, according to Kelly. “For two decades, he led the Knights from strength, to strength in charity, unity and fraternity.” “No one has done more to serve and strengthen the order than our past Supreme Knight Carl Anderson,” Kelly said. He thanked his predecessor for his leadership during his 20 years as supreme Knight. Mason, his wife, Rachel, and their five children recently relocated from the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico, to live near the Knights’ national headquarters in New Haven. Mason, a member of the Osage Nation, was installed as the first Native American supreme secretary. In another historic first for the Knights, Patrick T. In addition to the joint installation of Kelly and all attending state deputies, a first for the Knights, the meeting also included the installation of new Deputy Supreme Knight Paul G. state and around the world attended the meeting in New Haven, site of the Knights’ founding and its first in-person gathering since the start of the pandemic. Kelly said June 11 in an address opening the Knights’ meeting of the organization’s state deputies. What a time to be a Knight,” Supreme Knight Patrick E.
… What a time to continue the work that Blessed Michael McGivney began. “The coronavirus pandemic is finally receding. (CNS) - The new CEO of the Knights of Columbus said the international fraternal organization’s members “are poised to lead the way toward recovery and a future of renewal.”
(Photo: Catholic News Service / Knights of Columbus) In the center is a statue of Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights. Kelly was formally installed as CEO of the Knights during the Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Lori, the Knights’ supreme chaplain. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., and Baltimore Archbishop William E. Anderson, Father John Paul Walker, pastor of St. Kelly, second from left, stands with retired Supreme Knight Carl A.
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