Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly (third from left), and relatives of Blessed Michael McGivney, unveil a new statue of the Knights of Columbus founder at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Feb. 22.
Knights of Columbus leaders, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, and more than 650 newly inducted Fourth Degree Knights stand in St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Feb. 22. The event, which marked the 125th anniversary of the Order’s Fourth Degree, featured an updated ceremony on the virtue of patriotism.
Fourth Degree Knights present the colors at the outset of the 125th anniversary Fourth Degree ceremonies at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, Feb. 22.
Dominican Father Jonathan Kalisch, director of chaplains and spiritual development for the Knights of Columbus, carries a replica of the Quincentenary Cross of the New World through St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Feb. 22. Father Kalisch served as the expositor of faith in the Exemplification of Patriotism team who led the degree ceremony.
Supreme Master Michael McCusker, leader of the Fourth Degree, shares a lesson on the service and sacrifice of military chaplains during the Exemplification of Patriotism ceremony Feb. 22.
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly dubs a new Fourth Degree “Sir Knight” during the knighting ceremony concluding the Exemplification of Patriotism Feb. 22.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, delivers his homily during a vigil Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral marking the 125th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree on Feb. 22.
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly offers closing remarks Feb. 22 following the Exemplification of Patriotism and knighting ceremony at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, marking the 125th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan Archbishop of New York blesses the people and Archbishop of Baltimore William Lori, Supreme Chaplain blesses everyone with a first class relic of Blessed Michael McGivney at the conclusion of the 125th Anniversary Mass.
