![]() Kelly, who served as Deputy Supreme Knight under Anderson, took office March 1. Past Supreme Knight Anderson, who retired in February, was present for Kelly’s installation. Anderson’s consecration of the Knights to Our Lady of Guadalupe, when he was installed as Supreme Knight in 2001 in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. Joseph, consecrating himself and newly installed officers to the protection of St. Kelly also led the congregation, largely consisting of the Knights’ supreme officers and state deputies, in the Litany of St. Yet, this makes our commitment to the truth all the more important.” Key truths - truths about marriage, about life in the womb, about the nature of the family, and the meaning of freedom - are often denied, and even vilified. As was the case for Blessed Michael McGivney, we live in a time of bigotry and intolerance. “As Knights, we too must serve this truth. ![]() “The truth that Joseph protected had a name: Jesus Christ, who is the truth incarnate,” Kelly explained. Joseph was also a guardian of the truth, he continued. They need our witness and example to guide them in embracing their vocation to heroic generosity and self-sacrifice, for the good of their wives and the good of their children.” ![]() We can inspire them with the creative courage needed to keep their families strong in the faith. Catholic husbands and fathers, especially the fathers of young children, need the encouragement and support of the Knights of Columbus. “Catholic families are struggling to live out their faith and raise their children amid a culture that is increasingly hostile to our beliefs. That is especially true today, when the family faces a “precarious and uncertain future,” he said. Joseph accepted his role in humility from God of Guardian of the Holy Family, knights are also called to lead a life of service and sacrifice for their families, Kelly said. Joseph both align with the vision of the founder of the Knights, Blessed Michel Joseph McGivney, and “provide a model for how we as Knights must witness to the world.”Īs St. This is a time for men, for leaders who are faithful and virtuous witnesses to Christ and his Church.” ![]() “This year is providential for the Knights of Columbus, because there are few things the world needs more right now than men in the mold of St. Joseph,” Kelly said in a speech after Mass. “I consider it a special honor to accept the office of Supreme Knight during this Year of St. Joseph in two key roles: guardian of the family and guardian of the truth. Mary’s church, the birthplace of the Catholic fraternal organization, he urged members of the 2 million-strong Knights of Columbus to emulate St. Kelly and members of his leadership team were formally installed at a meeting of Knights leaders from around the world in New Haven, Connecticut, Friday. Kelly becomes leader of worldwide Catholic fraternity.Īt a time when the truth about marriage, the nature of the family, life in the womb, and the meaning of freedom are often denied, the world needs the witness of Knights of Columbus more than ever, said the new Supreme Knight, Patrick E. ![]()
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