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Pastor, Father Raph Ma 40 Days For Life Monthly Euchre Tournament - Fall 2026 Annual Golf Tournament House of the Virgin Mary Brothers Open Supports OEH Summer '26 Family BBQ & Volunteer Appreciation CKCI Facility Rentals 4th Degree Assembly 866 Election - 2026 K of C Bursary Program - 2026 Family BBQ & Volunteer Appreciation Spring Cleanup - 2026 KW Trivia Challenge - 2026 Exemplification - April 2026 Roses for Life - 2026 Elmira Maple Syrup Festival 2026 K of C Insurance

With the success of Council's initial Summer program, The Kitchener Knights is now introducing our Winter selection of Logo'd garments and hats for our "cooler" events. We are excited to have a new, local vendor for the program that offers a greater range of quality product and colours while eliminating minimum order requirements and providing discounts for multiples on any specific item. The Order Window is NOW OPEN and is scheduled to close Saturday, October 24. At that t

What Pope Leo has to say about the Knights of Columbus founder, Blessed Michael McGivney

Fr. Raph Ma with Bishop Joseph Davrowski On Saturday, August 29, Fr. Raphael Ma, C.R. was formally installed as Pastor of St. Mary Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows Parish in Kitchener by Most Rev. Joseph Dabrowski, C.S.M.A., Bishop of Hamilton. For members of Kitchener Knights of Columbus, Fr. Raph is already a familiar face. As our Council Chaplain, he has become an important part of the spiritual life of our Council. His installation as Pastor of one of Kitchener’s historic Ca

40 Days for Life is an international prayer vigil that began in Texas in 2004, when a group of people gathered in prayer to seek God’s guidance in ending abortion. From that prayer came the conviction that great challenges can be confronted through prayer and fasting. Throughout Scripture, the number 40 often marks a time of preparation, testing and renewal. The Israelites spent 40 years in the desert before entering the Promised Land, and Jesus fasted for 40 days before begi

Despite of a little "weather challenge", our Foursomes played on in support of Make-A-Wish. An afternoon of fellowship and team rivalries lent to the fun with awards going to "closest to the pin" through "most honest". Thanks to all those who donated to the prize table and to the talents of our volunteers in putting on a great steak spread back at Columbus House. Special thanks to event chair, Brian Hughes for his planning and coordinating another successful event. Grand

Located on Mount Koressos, about 9 km from the ancient city of Ephesus in western Türkiye is the House of the Virgin Mary. According to ancient Christian tradition, after Jesus' crucifixion, the Apostle John took Mary into his care, following Jesus' words from the Cross: "Behold your mother" (John 19:27) Many Christians believe John later settled near Ephesus, where he preached and led the early Church. Tradition holds that Mary accompanied him and spent her final years in a

The 2026 Brothers Open Golf Tournament is a local charitable golf tournament organized by Brothers Open, a Kitchener-based volunteer organization led by Tournament Chairman Peter Fitzgerald. The event raises funds for local charities throughout Waterloo Region. One of the 2026 beneficiaries was the Our Everyday Heroes program, a partnership between the Kitchener Knights of Columbus and the Kitchener Fire Department that visits children in local hospitals to provide comfort, d

Face Painting was a hit! Our Council Summer Picnic on June 27 was a tremendous success! We were blessed with wonderful weather, making it the perfect day for families and friends to gather for an afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship. We welcomed about 70 people, including 33 children, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere throughout the day. The event wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated volunteers. A sincere thank you to our early morning setup crew, who

The Kitchener Knights of Columbus extends four $200 bursaries to each of the two Kitchener Catholic High Schools Council Advocate, Richard Liu presents Bursaries at Resurrection High Convocation For the 2026 convocations, bursaries for each of St. Mary’s and Resurrection high schools were awarded to each of 4 students per school in recognition of faith, spirituality, and/or demonstration of Catholic values. Congratulations to all recipients.