Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? In August, the Knights of Columbus celebrated “100 Years of Columbia” – our magazine. What follows is a column by the editor of the Columbia, Alton J. Pelowski, entitled High Standards. “During a visit around the time I was in graduate school, a copy of […]
Patriotism
IWKnights Corner For August 8, 2021
– 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? A Columbia cover from July 1932 honors James Connolly, the Olympic champion. The issue also featured an article from Connolly about his time in the Olympics. “One of the most distinguished — and improbable — victories in Olympic history occurred 125 years ago, when James […]
IWKnights Corner For June 13, 2021
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? Target on Your Back Why should YOU join the Knights of Columbus? As a Catholic, Christian man in America, the “Target on your Back” gets ever larger. We live in a culture that increasingly opposes the principles of Charity, Fraternity, Unity and Patriotism. Actual believing, […]
IWKnights Corner For February 28, 2021
(2nd Sunday in Lent)
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? Mosaics depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary and saints of particular significance to America adorn the Trinity Dome of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The central and largest dome of the basilica, it was completed in 2017 with […]
IWKnights Corner For November 29, 2020
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? Official tapestry Image of Blessed (Fr.) Michael McGivney as it hangs behind the Altar of Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, CT. (Photo courtesy of Cathedral of Saint Joseph) “HARTFORD, CONN. — Attendees at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford, Conn., erupted in applause and church […]
IWKnights Corner For November 15, 2020
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? +++ “They are the Knights on Main Street, the men you probably envision when someone says Knights of Columbus to you. They’re present in their distinct regalia at civic and Church events, acting as honor guards and color corps, or standing in respect at the […]
IWKnights Corner for July 5, 2020
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? A worn copy of the Prayer for Canonization of Father Michael McGivney stits on the mantle in the Schachle home next to a medallion of the priest, the founder of the Knights of Columbus. With the miraculous cure of Mikey Schachle attributed to the intercession […]
IWKnights Corner for May 24, 2020 (The Ascension of the Lord)
Did you know this about the IW Knights of Columbus? +++ The Knights of Columbus publish their Public Policy in four specific areas. The first one relates to Marriage and Family. “The Knights of Columbus considers marriage to be the basic building block of every society. Not only does marriage perfect the human love between […]
On Veterans Day 2019,.. Incarnate Word Knights remember
The 4th Pillar of Knighthood is Patriotism Veterans Day 2019 _____________________________ IW Knights of Columbus are pleased to express our sincere appreciation to all American Armed Forces Veterans Remember D-Day …6 June 1944 Battle of Iwo Jima Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima island February 23, 1945 We remember those […]