https://huntleyknights.org RSS feeds for Huntley Knights of Columbus Council #11666 60 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10621/Supreme-Knights-Report#Comments 0 https://huntleyknights.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2238&ModuleID=5928&ArticleID=10621 https://huntleyknights.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10621&PortalID=108&TabID=2238 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10621/Supreme-Knights-Report Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly delivered his annual report during the 144th Supreme Convention during the Opening Business Session. Engage Software Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10621 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10602/Awards-Session-Kicks-off-Knights-of-Columbus-144th-Supreme-Convention#Comments 0 https://huntleyknights.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2238&ModuleID=5928&ArticleID=10602 https://huntleyknights.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10602&PortalID=108&TabID=2238 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10602/Awards-Session-Kicks-off-Knights-of-Columbus-144th-Supreme-Convention Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly recognizes outstanding Knights, councils, and announces International Program Awards Engage Software Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10602 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10533/Veneration-of-Major-Relics-of-St-Margaret-Mary-Alacoque#Comments 0 https://huntleyknights.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2238&ModuleID=5928&ArticleID=10533 https://huntleyknights.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10533&PortalID=108&TabID=2238 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10533/Veneration-of-Major-Relics-of-St-Margaret-Mary-Alacoque Knights of Columbus Offers Veneration of Major Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque 17th century French Nun and Mystic Visionary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus New Haven, Connecticut — The Knights of Columbus have announced a veneration schedule for major relics of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690), a cloistered, contemplative nun known as the Apostle of the Sacred Heart. St. Margaret Mary’s relics traveled to the United States under the custody of the Knights of Columbus for the U.S. Catholic bishops’ June 11 consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  The day following the consecration was the Catholic observance of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Thousands of faithful venerated the relics at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, and later at Orlando's St. James Cathedral.  Enclosed in an ornate reliquary, the first-class relics will be available for public veneration at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center at 1 State Street in New Haven, Connecticut, from Wednesday, June 24 through Saturday, June 27. The McGivney Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission and parking.  During the week of Independence Day, the relics will visit two cities significant to America’s 250th anniversary. First, they will visit the nation’s capital, where they will be available for veneration Monday, June 29, through Wednesday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and from Thursday, July 2 through Saturday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, 3900 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC.  On July 5 and 6, the relics will visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (commonly known as the Baltimore Basilica), 409 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD, the nation’s first Catholic cathedral. Public veneration will begin on Sunday, July 5, beginning with a 10:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop William Lori, and continuing until 7 p.m. On Monday, July 6, the relics will be available for veneration from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Baltimore Basilica.   The relics will return to the McGivney Center for veneration in New Haven, July 8-11 and July 15-18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.  Relics are either the mortal remains or possessions of holy persons. From the earliest period in Christianity, such earthly remains have been venerated (prayerfully honored) in respect for the saintly people associated with them. The practice has continued for two millennia with people praying devoutly before relics for their own earthly needs or those of loved ones.  St. Margaret Mary was a member of a religious community known as the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary. Beginning in 1673, at her convent in France, she experienced multiple visions of Jesus during which he stressed his divine love for humanity and revealed devotion to his Sacred Heart. At Jesus’ instruction, and with the assistance of her priest spiritual director, the Jesuit priest St. Claude de la Colombiere, the nun introduced the series of spiritual practices to the world which continue to be observed today. She was canonized as a saint in 1920.  Additional opportunities for veneration will be announced once they are confirmed.  Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10533 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10534/Knights-of-Columbus-Supreme-Knight-Patrick-Kelly-Joins-US-Delegation-at-Annual-International-Military-Pilgrimage-to-Marian-Shrine-at-Lourdes#Comments 0 https://huntleyknights.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2238&ModuleID=5928&ArticleID=10534 https://huntleyknights.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10534&PortalID=108&TabID=2238 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10534/Knights-of-Columbus-Supreme-Knight-Patrick-Kelly-Joins-US-Delegation-at-Annual-International-Military-Pilgrimage-to-Marian-Shrine-at-Lourdes NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly (Capt., U.S. Navy, Ret.) joined over 240 participants from the United States this week at the annual Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. Supreme Knight Kelly was joined by Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA; Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Supreme Master Michael McCusker (Major, U.S. Army, Ret. – Chief of the U.S. Delegation); and Vice Admiral Andrew Lewis (U.S. Navy, Ret.). The 2026 Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage was held in conjunction with the 66th annual International Military Pilgrimage (PMI) which had as its theme: “Sentinels of Peace.” The PMI officially began in 1958 to promote peace and reconciliation after World War II. The 66th PMI brought together military personnel from approximately 40 countries and an estimated 15,000-20,000 participants. Warriors to Lourdes — as the pilgrim delegation from the U.S. is known — is co-sponsored by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) and the Knights of Columbus. This year’s Warriors to Lourdes delegation included 180 active duty or retired military personnel. It included wounded ill and injured warrior pilgrims, 17 Catholic military chaplains, 10 cadets from the United States Military academy at West Point, and 41 caregivers and companions.   “On behalf of our more than 2.2 million Knights of Columbus, I was honored to visit Lourdes and hear the personal stories of our wounded warriors. Many of these brave men and women bear the scars of moral injury suffered in war — scars we cannot see, but whose impact is often devastating,” said Supreme Knight Kelly. “Our Holy Father has continually called for a just end to war, and the dawn of peace. He has said that ‘peace begins with each of us,’ and especially with how we treat others. He has also said that to achieve real peace, we must demonstrate ‘respect for the dignity of every human person.’ That’s why we’ll continue to pray for the healing of our wounded warriors, the true ‘sentinels of peace,’ and help them in their times of greatest need and recovery. Together, invoking the maternal intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes, we’ll bring even greater healing, hope and peace to all those affected by war.” While in Lourdes, Supreme Knight Kelly presented a special St. Michael Pilgrim Icon to Archbishop Timothy Broglio as a gift to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ordination as a bishop by Pope John Paul II. The icon is one of 300 framed images, each of which were blessed by Pope Francis, and which are being distributed to Knights of Columbus councils at military bases around the world. About Warriors to Lourdes The 2026 Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage is co-sponsored by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA and the Knights of Columbus, and is held this year from May 19-25 in conjunction with the 66th annual International Military Pilgrimage (PMI) in Lourdes, France. The Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage allows non-wounded, wounded (physical, mental and/or moral injuries), ill or injured U.S. military personnel to travel from the United States and Europe to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. There, they will participate in PMI events, which include an international opening ceremony, special Masses, visits to the famous healing baths at Lourdes, a Unified Sports Challenge and a candlelight vigil that draws tens of thousands every year. The International Military Pilgrimage was established in 1946 to promote reconciliation and peace after World War II. Ever since, for one weekend in May, Lourdes has become a place of prayer and healing for active-duty military and veterans representing more than 40 nations. Lourdes is one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage destinations in the world. It was the setting for a series of 19th-century apparitions, during which the Virgin Mary appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous. During the past 100 years, millions of pilgrims have flocked to the site, with the hope of receiving a special healing and a deepening of faith. For additional information please visit warriorstolourdes.com. Mon, 25 May 2026 14:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10534 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10535/Knights-of-Columbus-Supreme-Knight-Patrick-Kelly-Delivers-Keynote-Address-at-Conference-on-Mensuram-Bonam#Comments 0 https://huntleyknights.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2238&ModuleID=5928&ArticleID=10535 https://huntleyknights.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10535&PortalID=108&TabID=2238 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10535/Knights-of-Columbus-Supreme-Knight-Patrick-Kelly-Delivers-Keynote-Address-at-Conference-on-Mensuram-Bonam NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly delivered the keynote address today at the Conference on Mensuram Bonam in Rome, hosted by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (PASS). The conference was inspired by Pope Leo’s call for a culture of encounter, in this case between our faith tradition and the investment world. It brought together representatives from Catholic Bishops’ Conferences, Catholic Religious Institutions, and experts from the faith-consistent investing (FCI) community. In 2022, PASS issued a publication titled Mensuram Bonam, which sought to align the management of an institution’s or individual’s financial assets and investments with the Gospel and Catholic social and moral teaching. Attendees at the Conference on Mensuram Bonam pursued five objectives regarding Faith Consistent Investing (FCI): Share research and reflections on Bishops’ Conference FCI guidelines and Mensuram Bonam. Share lessons learned regarding the implementation of FCI guidelines. Share and debate global best practices and innovations in the areas of engagement and enhancement to make these aspects more tangible. Consider how the content and debates at the conference can serve as an important input to the formulation of an Implementation Manual for Mensuram Bonam.Build further the global network of Mensuram Bonam ambassadors and practitioners, who are willing to assist those seeking to adopt FCI guidelines or improve further the work done to date. At the conference, PASS also distributed a white paper, collaborated on by Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA), titled Investing With Faith. The Investing With Faith white paper demonstrates that investments aligned with Catholic social and moral teaching can both honor the Catholic faith and support the long-term financial performance needs of an institution or individual. “The Knights of Columbus is grateful for the continued guidance of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences regarding investments aligned with Catholic social and moral teaching,” said Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly. “Mensuram Bonam is crucial because it summons the faithful to a deeper realization of who we are, and what we must do. This obligation has always been with us, but now an opportunity is before us. The combination of global economic growth and technological advances has given us a chance to embrace faith-consistent investing on a global scale. Such incredible sums of money can be a blessing to the world, promoting justice, peace, and human dignity. But this money could also be the cause of grief and destruction, if we allow it to be used in evil and immoral ways.” Supreme Knight Kelly continued, “We’re often confronted with difficult questions, including, ‘What does it mean to invest in a way that protects human dignity?’, ‘What kind of investments truly advance the common good?’, and, ‘How can we, as Catholics, build an economy that fosters both solidarity and subsidiarity? We must bring together our significant financial resources to help build an economy that serves the human person.” Deepak Devaraj, president and chief investment officer, Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, added: “Our experience shows that over a full market cycle, faith-consistent investing matches — and often outperforms — traditional strategies. Every mutual fund offered by KoCAA is aligned with Mensuram Bonam and adheres to the Catholic social and moral guidelines set forth by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. KoCAA offers its clients a strong Catholic difference so they can invest with integrity. With KoCAA’s leadership, institutional and individual investors can invest in ways that honor the Catholic faith and support their long-term needs.” Wed, 20 May 2026 14:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10535 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10536/A-Statement-from-Supreme-Knight-Patrick-Kelly#Comments 0 https://huntleyknights.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=2238&ModuleID=5928&ArticleID=10536 https://huntleyknights.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10536&PortalID=108&TabID=2238 https://huntleyknights.org/Our-Council/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10536/A-Statement-from-Supreme-Knight-Patrick-Kelly In recent days, many Catholics and other people of goodwill have been deeply disappointed by the disparaging comments directed at Pope Leo XIV by the President of the United States. The Successor of Saint Peter is not a politician — he is the Vicar of Christ, entrusted with proclaiming the Gospel and shepherding souls. The Knights of Columbus has always stood in solidarity with the Holy Father, recognizing in him a spiritual father who calls the world not to division, but to unity, not to conflict, but to peace. In this moment, we reaffirm that commitment with clarity and conviction. At the same time, we recognize that faithful Catholics can and do engage vigorously in the public square, and that nations have a right and duty to safeguard the security of their own people — always in accordance with the demands of justice and the pursuit of peace. The Church does not ask Catholics to withdraw from civic life, but to engage with and elevate it — bringing to our civic dialogue the light of truth, respect for the dignity of every human person, and a steadfast concern for the common good. Pope Leo XIV has consistently called for peace, dialogue, and restraint in a world marked by war and suffering. The Holy Father’s words are not political talking points — they are reflections of the Gospel itself. Whether one agrees or disagrees with particular policy judgments, the Holy Father’s prophetic voice deserves to be heard with respect and engaged seriously. As Knights, we are called to be men of unity, as followers of Christ and patriotic citizens. I encourage all Knights of Columbus to pray for the Holy Father, to pray for civic leaders, and to pray for peace and those working to achieve it. And let us recommit ourselves to charity in our public discourse. May we be known not for echoing the divisions of our time, but for healing them. In a moment of tension, the path forward is not louder conflict, but deeper fidelity — to truth, to charity, and to the Gospel. Thu, 07 May 2026 13:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10536