On Memorial Day, KofC Assembly 2204 will join with the 1st VA Revolutionary Reenactment soldiers to lay wreaths at the Tomb of the unknown Revolutionary Soldier in the Presbyterian Meeting House cemetery, behind the Basilica. The 1st VA will have some 20 soldiers, making a presentation on the soldier’s uniforms. …
Father James Searby Assigned to the Basilica as a Parochial Vicar
Rector Edward Hathaway announced earlier today that reassignment season was upon us. The Basilica will not be losing any of the current priests. The Basilica will be receiving another Parochial Vicar, Father James Searby. Father James Searby was ordained June 11, 2005. Father Searby was originally from New York City,…
Annual Dues Collection for 2024-25
57% of our membership met their obligation to pay annual dues this year. On a brighter note, participation surged to almost 200% of those who supported programs in 2024. The shortfall of about $5,000 may hinder our ability to support the parish and our community in 2025. The dues assessment…
Officer Slate & Upcoming Election – Fraternal Year 24-25
The annual election of Fitzgerald Counsel officers shall take place at the regular business meeting on June 12th. The slate of candidates for the elective council offices was presented on May 8th. The floor was opened to other nominations. The proposed slate is as follows: Grand Knight – Gastón Reboredo,…
Council 459 Receives Recognition for Excellence
Council 459 recently qualified for the Virginia State District Deputy and Supreme Star Council Awards. These awards recognize outstanding achievement in membership, insurance and programming. For Fraternal Year 2023-24, the Council earned the Father McGivney Award recognizing excellence in membership growth, the Founders’ Award recognizing excellence in the promotion of…
KOVAR Collection for Intellectual Disabilities in Virginia
On April 20th and 21st, under the experienced leadership of Jim Burkart, Council 459 collected $4,351 for KOVAR, a Virginia Knights of Columbus 501(c) (3) tax exempt charity established to empower nonprofit organizations with financial support to improve access to affordable housing, job training, sports participation, and personal care for…
Prayer Request for Becca Moore and Baby Felicity
Worthies please pray for Becca Moore, wife of Br. Ray Moore, and her and Ray’s newborn baby, Felicity. Also keep in your prayers a friend of the Moore’s who has Parkinson’s and is now in the ICU.
Pray for the repose of the soul of John Waters
John Waters, father of Brother Zach Waters, passed away last week. Please pray for him, his wife, Zach and Waters family.
Pray for the repose of the soul of Brother Robert Huff
Sir Knight Robert Huff of our council has passed away. Please pray for his soul and his family. We will provide more information when available.