State Council News

Dear Council Chaplains and Brother Priests,

As you know, January marks the tragic anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the court decision that has led to the deaths of over 50 million unborn children. As your State Chaplain, I ask that we do more to try to end abortion in our country. As you correspond with your councils through your Chaplain Reports, please encourage the Knights in your area be active in Pro Life activities.

I write to you regarding a matter of utmost importance to the Catholic Church in the United States.

On January 20th, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), made a final decision that would force Catholic institutions to provide health insurance that includes all FDA-approved contraceptive methods and sterilization procedures, including several drugs that cause an early abortion by interfering with the implantation of a newly-conceived human being. 

Great way to start the new year 2012 for the Weslaco San Martin De Porres Catholic School for they were presented with a check in the amount of $10,000.00 dollars by the Worthy Grand Knight Joe Ybarra of the Knights of Columbus Council 3098 of Weslaco on Friday January 6th.

Stephenville TX. Council 10816 recently presented $4500 to area soccer organizations.

The Fort Bend County Women’s Center was the site mulch laying in the playground to provide a “soft landing” for the children of the women in residence. 

Council 7264 held its annual Christmas party on December 16th.  Every Knight, and their guest, was asked to bring a gift for a needy child.  Over 60 presents were collected and given to Sister Mildred who will distribute them to needy boys and girls of St. Stephen’s Church in Weatherford Texas.

Council 6878 conducted their Christmas Corner fundraiser to support the various charities of the Knights of Columbus, both on a local level in the city of Humble, TX, as well as on a state level.

Saint Nicholas showed up, although we know him as Fr. Mike.

in October I received a call from Raymond Medina, founder of Knights on Bikes.  He wanted to know if I was willing to help with the Running of the Silver Roses.

Corpus Christi General Assembly 1097 members and members of St. Cyril Methodius Council 5919 who helped Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi,Inc.

Knights of Columbus Council 7965 in San Antonio, TX, conducted an Investiture Ceremony on Dec 3, 2011 to re-instate the Columbian Squires Circle after 16 inactive years.