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PEI State Knights of Columbus Provincial Basketball Free Throw

Since 1972, councils have sponsored the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship for boys and girls from the ages of 9 to 14 to provide an athletic outlet and encourage the values of sportsmanship and healthy competition.

Kids compete within their own gender and age and progress from local level to district, regional and state/province competitions.

Details below.

Date: February 23, 2025

Location: Gulf-shore Consolidated School, North Rustico

Registration/Warmup: 12:00 PM

Start: 1:00 PM

COR Men’s Ministry

Worthy Clery, Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, Officers/Directors and District Deputies, 

Please find attached the first PEI COR – January Flyer. 

Kindly feel free to reach out to us (listed in the cc) with any feedback and/or insights of what you would like to see included in the subsequent publications. 

Fraternally, 

Savio Dias 

State Deputy – PEI 

COR – January EditionDownload

Coats For Kids @ Kensington Council

Knights Peter McCarville, Paul Brown and Grand Knight Brian Beaton are seen here with the staff of the Provincial Credit Union in Kensington. 

Our The Knights of Columbus Council donated winter coats from the Coats for Kids program to the Tree of Hope Campaign as well as the local schools and the Food Bank.

These high quality coats will serve the local young people for this winter very well.
 

A Commendation for Dan Miller

Congratulations to Past District Master Dan Miller from St. Pius X Parish 6917! 

The Minister of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Ginette Pettipas Taylor presented him with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation.


Dan has been a dedicated leader in the Veteran community for over a decade, organizing key ceremonies like the Battle of Britain and Remembrance Day services, and supporting local charities through his work with the Royal Canadian Air Force Association.


Thank you for all you do for Veterans, the Knights and your community!

A Silver for Sophia!

Sophia Allen, daughter of brother Knight, Richard Allen and Faith McIntyre, represented Team Canada at the 21st annual International Powerlifting Federation -North American Powerlifting Federation championships in Scottsdale, Arizona on August 5th. 

Sophia was the only Team Canada Special Olympic athlete at the event which had close to 400 athletes from over 10 countries. 

Sophia earned a silver medal in the 84-plus kg Special Olympics category.  She had her best competition ever despite the 125-degree heat in Arizona. 

Sophia completed 9 out of 9 lifts in her first international meet and established a new personal record in the bench press of 37.5 kg. 

Her other best lifts at the event were 42.5 kg in squat and 75 kg in deadlift. 

Sophia has competed in many local and regional powerlifting competitions in her 3 years of lifting and takes great pride in in following in the footsteps of her older sister, Katelynn, who has also competed at national and international events

Join us to celebrate

The Feast Day of our Knights of Columbus founder Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney!

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
6:30pm
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church, Cornwall.

A votive special intention Mass will be offered.

All Knights, their families, friends, and fellow parishioners are warmly invited to join us with a social gathering to follow downstairs.

Message from the State Deputy

Welcome to Fraternal Year 2024-2025!


As we begin this new Fraternal Year, it is my honour to serve as your new State Deputy for Prince Edward Island. I’m reminded of the powerful bonds that tie us together—the shared experiences and countless memories etched into our fraternity’s history.


In the coming year, our vision is clear. We aim to strengthen our faith formation, community partnerships, team-building activities, and open discussions to deepen our bonds as knights, as councils, as districts, and as a jurisdiction. Working with Bishop Dabrowski and our faithful clergy is an integral partnership in our jurisdiction. It’s all about shared values, trust, genuine connections, and giving back. We will continue the wonderful efforts initiated by previous State Deputies and their councils, with an even greater
emphasis on ensuring that every faithful Catholic man in our parishes recognizes the benefits of joining our team.


Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly encourages us to grow the Order through personal invitation and faith formation. I encourage and challenge you all to put his words into action. Let’s approach this year with dedication, knowing
that our fraternity’s strength lies in each member.

Thank you, my brothers, for being the heart of our fraternity. Let’s continue to appreciate, support, and uplift one another.


God bless you and your families throughout this year and have a safe and blessed summer.

Vivat Jesus!


State Deputy Savio Dias

Golf in September

The 2024 Ralph Dunn Classic is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 10AM at Glasgow Hills Golf Course.

Here is the registration link: https://glasgow-hills.golfems2.com/event/knights-columbus-annual-golf-tournament-2024

For all details download the poster here:

2024 KofC Ralph Dunn Classic PosterDownload