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09/14/2017

Throwback Thursday: September 5, 1920

Mass in the Lourdes Grotto. Men and women mostly kneeling, some standing, in foreground. Crutches suspended on grotto wall. Patrick H. Kelly wrote in his 1920 The Story of the K. of C. Pilgrimage, “We then visited the Shrine, where in 1858 the Blessed Virgin appeared to the child, Bernadette Soubirous. … A statue of the Blessed Virgin is set in natural rock at the spot where she became visible to Bernadette.”

Photographer credit: M. Branger, Photographie, Paris

09/07/2017

Throwback Thursday: September 5, 1920

Two hundred and thirty-nine Knights of Columbus traveled to France and Italy in 1920 on their pilgrimage to Metz, which included stops through post-World War I France, Italy and Switzerland. A stop in France during their pilgrimage was Lourdes. Shown here: Knights in the procession of the Blessed Sacrament.

Photographer credit: M. Branger Photographie, Paris

08/31/2017

Throwback Thursday: 1919

During and after World War I the Knights of Columbus provided support and activities "huts" for servicemen at home and overseas with the the commitment 'Everybody Welcome, Everything Free'. In the Toul, France clubhouse, men waited on the stairs, some with towels over shoulders or in hands, for bathing access.

Original in Knights of Columbus Multimedia Archives.

08/27/2017

What does the Knights of Columbus mean to you? For Christopher and Michael, being knights means they have a way to dedicate themselves to service among other men who share their love of the Catholic faith.

KofC: Become the Man You Want to Be What does the Knights of Columbus mean to you? For Christopher and Michael, being knights means they have a way to de...

08/24/2017

Throwback Thursday: 1954 - Printing presses being installed in the Knights of Columbus printing plant.

Original in Knights of Columbus Multimedia Archives.

08/22/2017

See what being a member of the Knights of Columbus means to our members. For Allen, being a member of his KofC council means he knows his brother knights will sharpen him and support him on his journey closer to Christ!

: Where Iron Sharpens Iron What does the Knights of Columbus mean to you? For Allen, being a member of his KofC council means he knows his brother kni...

08/17/2017

Throwback Thursday:

Remember this insurance ad? It appeared in a 1956 issue of Columbia magazine. While the look of our ads may have changed, the protection Knights of Columbus insurance provides has stayed the same.

08/10/2017

Throwback Thursday: August 15, 1944

Supreme Knight Francis Matthews places wreath at cathedral cenotaph in Toronto on August 15, 1944 after Mass at opening of the 62nd Supreme Council meeting. On right is Mayor Dr. Fred Conboy.

Original in the Knights of Columbus Multimedia Archives.

08/06/2017

What does the Knights of Columbus mean to you? For Sam, once he saw his council putting their faith into action in order to better their community, he knew the Knights is where he needs to be!

: This is what Faith in Action Can Do! What does the Knights of Columbus mean to you? For Sam, once he saw his council putting their faith into action...

08/03/2017

Throwback Thursday: August 15-17, 1972

In honor of the 135th Supreme Convention taking place now in St. Louis, Missouri, here is a throwback photo of the welcome banner at the 90th Supreme Convention, which was held in Toronto.

07/27/2017

Throwback Thursday: February 8, 1968

Construction of seventh national headquarters, One Columbus Plaza. Meadow St. headquarters in foreground.

07/25/2017

What is the Knights of Columbus to you? For Michael, being a knight means he is thinking about more than himself -- he strengthens his faith in Christ through service to others!

: Strengthening my Faith through Service What is the Knights of Columbus to you? For Michael, being a knight means he is thinking about more than hims...