All of us in the fraternal family of knights throughout the world owe a great debt of gratitude to Fr. McGivney because without his vision and strength of purpose none of the Orders in the Alliance would exist today. When he founded the Knights of Columbus in 1881 I am sure not...
It is with deep regret that I report the death of Bishop Michael Coleman. Bishop Michael was International Chaplain to the Alliance for the Term 2005 to 2007. He attended the International Council meeting in Nigeria in 2007 and endeared himself to all. He died on Saturday 17th December after...
I am pleased to announce that Brother Billy Lee has been appointed Assistant Secretary for Pro-Life Affairs. He takes over from Brother Tony Carvahlo whom we thank for his services. Brother Billy is a founder member of the Knights of St. Thomas More in Brussels. He has been a great...
The Vatican has announced that Blessed Mary MacKillop is to be raised to Sainthood. It is great news for all Australian Catholics as she will be their first saint. The news is of particular interest and excitement to the Knights of the Southern Cross, Australia, as she is the Patroness...
Pope Benedict XV1 has declared Venerable the founder of the Knights of Columbus, Father Michel J. McGivney. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Supreme Knight Anderson and all members of the Knights of Columbus on this joyful news. The Constitution of the International Alliance states: The ethos of all the...
The Knights of the Southern Cross have issued an invitation to all Orders in the Alliance to display materials relating to their Orders on a stall manned by them during the Vocations Expo. An Invitation to a Reception is also extended to any brother attending WYD. An explanatory letter is...
Prospective Alliance President Niall Kennedy has now returned home after a short stay in Hospital for a minor operation. Please give him the benefit of your prayers for a complete and speedy return to full health. Brothers are also requested to continue their prayers for Miss Theodora Bai, daughter of...
September 20th – 26th. 2003. Hochmoos Hotel St Martin bei Lofer, Salzburger Land. Austria A booking form and Programme for the forthcoming meeting of the International Council is enclosed with this Newschannel and members can view the Hochmoos Hotel by going to its website, which will be found on http://www.hochmoos.au...
We welcome Brother Francis Sarr newly elected National President of the Fraternal Order of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, into membership of the International Council.
Five valid nominations for this office were received and ballot papers have been circulated to all voting members of the International Council with copies to their liaison officers. All members will be notified of the result immediately the voting has been concluded.