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A wounded U.S. soldier is carried to a Huey “Dustoff” ambulance helicopter during the Battle of Hamburger Hill in South Vietnam’s A Shau Valley in May 1969.

Guided by the 'Breath of God'

By Patrick H. Brady

Medal of Honor recipient and Knight Patrick H. Brady reflects on faith, sacrifice and the Vietnam combat rescues that saved more than 5,000 lives.

Crew members, passengers and Red Cross volunteers gather before the last of the diverted flights departs Gander on Sept. 16, 2001.

Family From Away

When U.S. and Canadian airspace shut down on 9/11, Newfoundland Knights opened their hearts and homes to scores of stranded passengers

By Elisha Valladares-Cormier

Fourth Degree Knights provide an honor guard during the veneration of the relics of Blessed Fulton Sheen following the beatification Mass.

A Blessed Voice for the Gospel

Knights of Columbus and their families rejoice with tens of thousands at the beatification of U.S. bishop and brother Knight Fulton Sheen

By Cecilia Engbert

Members of the College Councils Advisory Board converse during a retreat in Colorado earlier this year.

Made for Friendship

Amid an epidemic of loneliness, discover the Christian vision of true friendship rooted in virtue, accountability and life in Christ.

By John Cuddeback

Bronislav Futomskyi, past grand knight of St. Charbel Council 16417, prays in his home in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine.

Forged in the Blast

After serving as a Chernobyl liquidator and enduring a yearslong fight with cancer, a Ukrainian Knight found healing in faith and serving others

By Kateryna Kolodii

Pope Leo XIV waves to faithful from the popemobile as he arrives at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Sept. 25, 2026.

Reflecting on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France and signs of a global Catholic resurgence, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly urges Knights to meet this moment with faith, courage and a renewed commitment to evangelization.

From the Supreme Chaplain

Carpe Diem Pro Deo

Reflecting on Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s enduring witness, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori points to signs of spiritual renewal and calls Knights to bring souls to Christ.

Vocations

‘I could be close to the Lord daily.’

By Father Nathan Scheidecker, Diocese of Helena

Reflecting on how daily Mass led him to the priesthood, Father Nathan Scheidecker shares the story of his vocation and the Eucharist’s central role in his life and ministry.

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Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus march up Fifth Avenue in the 82nd annual Columbus Day parade in Manhattan.

K of C News

Navigators of Catholic Patriotism

By Columbia staff

Knights of Columbus honor their namesake with Columbus Day celebrations in New York and Washington, D.C.

Leadership

The Hidden Work of Administration

By Father Anthony Stoeppel

Excellent administration expands the capacity for the grace of God to flow through, with and in our ministry — drawing souls closer to God.

Marriage

A Gift to Society

By Trevor Williams and Lizzie Reezay

How should married couples use social media? Discover why honoring your spouse online strengthens marriage and reflects authentic Christian love.

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Marriage

A Gift to Society

By Trevor Williams and Lizzie Reezay

How should married couples use social media? Discover why honoring your spouse online strengthens marriage and reflects authentic Christian love.

Fatherhood & Parenting

Between Wonder and Worry

By Kent and Caitlin Lasnoski

Parenting is a struggle between wonder and worry.

From the Supreme Chaplain

Carpe Diem Pro Deo

By Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori

Reflecting on Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s enduring witness, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori points to signs of spiritual renewal and calls Knights to bring souls to Christ.