YOU ARE INVITED TO SUPPORT THOSE EXPLORING THE CATHOLIC FAITH The Basilica of Saint Mary currently has 61 people enrolled in its 2025-2026 Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program, which prepares adults to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. Some are baptized Catholics who seek First…
The Daughters of Saint Paul reached out to the general Council 459 email seeking financial assistance to support their vocational outreach. It seems that the Sisters have depleted their supplies due to an increase in discernment/interest. In particular, the Sisters are preparing for the National Catholic Youth Conference (https://ncyc.us/) from…
The Basilica Octoberfest Planning Team was led yet again by fellow Knight, Jarrett Lee. This year the parish was celebrating their 230th Anniversary. Bishop Michael Burbidge also made an appearance following the celebration of the 1:00 pm Mass. The planning was increased exponentially to accommodate as many parishioners as possible.…
Council 459 has been asked to consider participating in the ALIVE! Furniture program. The Council would need a minimum of eight strong volunteers willing to commit to setting aside one Saturday morning from 8 AM to 1 PM to move donated furniture. If you are willing to participate. please email the…
In a solemn Exemplification Ceremony, Council 459 welcomed three new knights to our brotherhood. The new brothers are Christopher Kleiber, Edwin Torres and Jeff Butts. Ken Hyatt served valiantly as the host for the evening recruiting PGK Gaston Reboredo and Chris Zettler to support the ceremony. They were ably assisted…
09.11.2025 As Americans, we are witnesses in just the past few weeks to a vicious pattern of political and social disorder. At Annunciation Catholic Parish in Minneapolis, the killings of Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel, two innocent children. In Charlotte, the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. And now the…
General Business Meeting Fitzgerald Council 459 September 10, 2025 August 2025 Meeting Minutes Approved without change or revisions Chaplain’s Report “Be Aware” 10.23.2023 Father James Serby on his podcast “Holiness for the Working Day.” Holiness for the Working Day America seems divided between those who want objective truth to serve…
August 2025 General Business Meeting Fitzgerald Council 459 August 13, 2025 July 2025 Meeting Minutes Adopted Chaplain’s Report Pope Leo’s Message to Knights of Columbus August 05, 2025. Video Knights Report Basilica Temporary Exhibit – Knights of Columbus – Opened August 4th Council Hosted After the Fives Reception Last Sunday…
This month is the start of our new Fraternal Year together as Knights a big congratulations to all new council leadership! This is always a time of new beginnings, when councils can start fresh and reassess where they stand in relation to their goals. This should apply to us individually, too, including…