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…
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…
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…
Fitzgerald Council 459 is committed to providing moral, financial, and spiritual support to our future priests and religious at all stages of their formation. Seminarians rely on their families, personal savings, the generosity of parishes and the Knights to cover their personal expenses. In addition to financial support, the council…