Knights of Columbus

I have been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 20 years. I joined the Knights in June of 1993 while I was a seminarian and working at a parish in Manhattan, Kansas. Soon after ordination as a priest, I received the second and third degree of the Order. Then in 1999, I became a Fourth Degree Knight. It has been a wonderful journey and to be associated with some wonderful councils in the parishes I have served. In 2008, I was appointed State Chaplain for the Kansas State Council and served until 2010. From there I became the State Father Prior for the Columbian Squires and served until 2012! I have a great love and respect for the Knights of Columbus and still enjoy getting together for the State Convention. I was not able to attend the full convention this year but went to Overland Park for the golf tournament which was cold, windy, wet. We made it through six holes before calling it quits. I was able to see the state officers that evening and renew those friendships in person. For those men who read this blog and are not a member of the Knights of Columbus I would encourage you to join. Become part of the right arm of the Church and do what you can for the local church and community. If you are a Knight, consider attending the meetings and let us work to make our local councils active and involved as much as we can. Let us continue to seek the intercession of the founder of the Knights of Columbus, the Venerable Servant of God, Father Michael J. McGivney. May God soon raise him to the altars of sainthood. Vivat Jesus!!!!