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Saltem Diebus Dominicis: 1st Passion Sunday – “From a sudden and unprovided death, spare us O Lord!”

We lose things during Lent.  We are being pruned through sacred liturgical worship. Holy Church experiences liturgical death before the feast of the Resurrection.   Music and flowers go first on Ash Wednesday, along with the word Alleluia.  Today, statues and images are draped in purple.  That is why today is sometimes called Repus Sunday, from ... Read more

There is Only One Word for What is Happening: Genocide

A major report submitted to Secretary of State John Kerry making the case that genocide is being waged against Christians in the Middle East was released today by the Knights of Columbus and In Defense of Christians at a news conference at the National Press Club.

Knights of Columbus Named a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company

The Knights of Columbus has been recognized as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere® Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

K of C Applauds House Foreign Affairs Committee for Unanimous Action on Genocide

The Knights of Columbus has welcomed the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s unanimous passage of a resolution that would express Congress's judgment that the Islamic State's targeting of Christians, Yazidis, Turkmen, Kurds and other ethnic minorities constitutes "genocide."

Consecration and Renewal

Councils can strengthen Catholic family life through our prayer program and consecration to the Holy Family

Touch Down for Special Olympics Athletes

A mini football “combine” was held over the weekend in Indianapolis for Special Olympics athletes to experience a series of drills and activities similar to those performed by athletes simultaneously participating in the NFL Scouting Combine.

Knights Know Mercy

During Lent, Knights are encouraged to share what their councils are doing in response to Pope Francis’ call to grow in faith by performing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.

Stop the Christian Genocide

A new online petition is urging U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry not to exclude Christians from a declaration of genocide at the hands ISIS. Co-sponsored by In Defense of Christians (IDC) and the Knights of Columbus, the petition can be signed at StopTheChristianGenocide.org

A Symbol of Suffering, of Unity, and of Hope

Christians in the Middle East continue to face persecution and extinction simply for their belief in Jesus Christ. Their fate, however, has largely been ignored by the secular media.

Knights of Columbus ‘40 Bucks for Lent’ Campaign to Help Persecuted Middle Eastern Christians

The Knights of Columbus is asking those considering a Lenten sacrifice to give “40 Bucks for Lent” and use the hashtag #40BucksForLent to help Middle Eastern Christians and other religious minorities suffering religious persecution there.