Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus

'No Greater Love' - A Film on the Remarkable Life of Mother Teresa - to Premiere in Theaters on October 3 and 4

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Twenty-five years after Mother Teresa's death, Fathom Events will present an exclusive two-day only event, "Mother Teresa: No Greater Love," in theaters Monday, Oct. 3 and Tuesday, Oct. 4.

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  • Twenty-five years after Mother Teresa's death, Fathom Events will present an exclusive two-day only event, "Mother Teresa: No Greater Love," in theaters Monday, Oct. 3 and Tuesday, Oct. 4.
  • The film is part of Fathom Events' "Saint Series," a curated collection of films chronicling the lives of Catholic saints.
  • "Mother Teresa taught us that there are no expendable people," Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly said.
  • Tickets for "Mother Teresa: No Greater Love" can be purchased online by visiting Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices.

Knights of Columbus Sends Oxygen to COVID-Stricken Amazon Region

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Friday, February 12, 2021

"In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Amazon region, we could not fail to act," Supreme Knight Anderson said.

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  • "In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Amazon region, we could not fail to act," Supreme Knight Anderson said.
  • "The Knights of Columbus, in this instance, had both the resources and the appropriate connections to respond rapidly to this critical need."
  • While planning aid for the Archdiocese of Manaus, the Knights learned of a similar need in another part of the Amazon.
  • The Knights of Columbus is also delivering self-contained oxygen concentrators as well as oxygen tanks to the Territorial Prelature of Santiago Apstol de Huancan in Peru.

"These Liberties We Hold Sacred" -- Supreme Knight Carl Anderson Publishes New Book on Faithful Citizenship

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

His latest book features many of his speeches, essays and articles in defense of this "first freedom," as well as the sanctity of life, faithful citizenship and the family.

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  • His latest book features many of his speeches, essays and articles in defense of this "first freedom," as well as the sanctity of life, faithful citizenship and the family.
  • These questions over the past year seem to be tearing our country apart," writes Anderson.
  • The 288-page hardcover volume, titled These Liberties We Hold Sacred: Essays on Faith and Citizenship in the 21st Century was released Jan. 27 by Square One Publishers (Cover price: $24.95).
  • As Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus since 2000, Mr. Anderson has guided the 2 million member-organization to new heights in charity and support for Catholic families.

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson Honored with the 2021 Pro-Life Legacy Award

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Saturday, January 30, 2021

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson was honored with the 2021 Pro-Life Legacy Award on Friday, Jan. 29, during the 39th annual March for Life Rose Dinner, which was held virtually this year.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson was honored with the 2021 Pro-Life Legacy Award on Friday, Jan. 29, during the 39th annual March for Life Rose Dinner, which was held virtually this year.
  • For me, it's best summed up by the saying, 'Whoever saves one life, saves the world,'" Supreme Knight Anderson said when accepting the award.
  • Supreme Knight Anderson has called the initiative "the most successful humanitarian effort in Knights of Columbus history."
  • Supreme Knight Anderson also led the Knights to commission the annual Marist Poll, which consistently shows a broad pro-life consensus in America.

Knights of Columbus Donates $150,000 to Diocese of Lake Charles, LA for Hurricane Relief

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Friday, August 28, 2020

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said, "Our prayers are with the people of the Diocese of Lake Charles and with everyone impacted by this destructive storm.

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  • Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said, "Our prayers are with the people of the Diocese of Lake Charles and with everyone impacted by this destructive storm.
  • Louisiana Knights began recovery efforts immediately by assessing damage, determining pressing needs and identifying staging areas to receive critical supplies.
  • "It is fraternalcharity and fraternalunity that distinguished the Knights of Columbus from other relief organizations.
  • Last year, Knights of Columbus Charities Inc. and Knights of Columbus Canada Charities Inc. gave more than $1.3 million to disaster relief with an additional $3.5 million donated by local Knights councils and assemblies.

Knights of Columbus Goes "Into the Breach" to Help Men's Spirituality

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --This Lent, the Knights of Columbus, known for its legacy of charitable giving and service, is launching a new resource to help men on their spiritual journeys.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --This Lent, the Knights of Columbus, known for its legacy of charitable giving and service, is launching a new resource to help men on their spiritual journeys.
  • In a 12-episode online video series titled Into the Breach, the Knights address many of the challenges modern men face, including fatherhood, marriage and leadership.
  • K of C Supreme Knight Carl Anderson commented, "Catholic men and fathers shoulder a great responsibility.
  • As Catholic men and as Knights of Columbus, it is our duty to 'step into the breach' and play our part in the renewal of our families and the Church."

Statement of Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson on the Passage of Legislation in Support of Persecuted Religious Minorities in Iraq and Syria (HR 390)

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --"The Knights of Columbus applauds the passage of HR 390, which makes clear that those targeted for genocide by ISIS should be included in American government assistance in the region.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --"The Knights of Columbus applauds the passage of HR 390, which makes clear that those targeted for genocide by ISIS should be included in American government assistance in the region.
  • We thank Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ), the bill's author, and Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), its lead cosponsor, for their leadership in partnership with Knights of Columbus on this important bill."
  • The bill was based in part on the congressional testimony of Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.
  • Since 2014, the Knights of Columbus has committedmore than$20 million for relief efforts on behalf of Christians and other religious minorities in the region.

Business Misconduct by the Knights of Columbus Raised In Letter To Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

You never responded which I found very disconcerting.

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  • You never responded which I found very disconcerting.
  • However, since these letters were sent to you at your office, I am prepared to believe that they were screened by others and may never have reached you.
  • This lack of communication led to mediation over these issues in December 2016, the failure of which led to our having to file a lawsuit against the Knights of Columbus in January 2017.
  • As knights, these men think of their Supreme Knight reverentially, and have a difficult time believing that he is involved with or even aware of this lawsuit, especially the facts underlying our claims.