Program Manual

Cardinal Medeiros Fund

Paul Fehmel, Chairman

The Cardinal Medeiros Trust Fund was created in 1981 as part of the Texas State Charities program. It was named to honor Cardinal Humberto Medeiros, the former Bishop of Brownsville, who served as Texas State Chaplain 1969-1970. The interest earned is used to fund our educational grants program. The Cardinal Medeiros Fellow program was started in 1998 as a means to promote contributions to the Trust fund and increase the principal, thus allowing us to earn more interest. The increase in interest income will allow us to provide additional educational grants. With a contribution of $1000, the Honoree is awarded a plaque and a lapel pin and his/her name is engraved on the honor roll at the state office and displayed at the annual State convention.

In 2006, the Cardinal Medeiros Sustaining Member was established. This allows for greater participation since the entry level is $100.00. An attractive lapel pin designates the contributor as a Sustaining Member. It is hoped that every Knight will consider participating with the ultimate goal of becoming a Cardinal Medeiros Fellow. It should be emphasized that this honor is not just for the higher ranking individuals or clergy, but allows and encourages everyone to participate in the endowment fund. Spouses and other family members can also become a Cardinal Medeiros Fellow or a Sustaining Member. What a great tribute to a long lasting marriage or other special occasions! It truly is the gift that keeps on giving. This can also be used to recognize a deceased Brother Knight or a Brother Knight’s family member.

Our goal for the fraternal year is to have at least two (2) Cardinal Medeiros fellows per diocese. If we attain this goal, we will have an additional thirty (30) Cardinal Medeiros Fellows. Becoming a Fellow or Sustaining Member is simple; just go to the Texas Council web site, download the form, fill it out and attach your check made payable to Texas State Council Charities. Then mail to the state office:

Texas State Council Knights of Columbus
6633 Highway 290 East, Ste. 204
Austin, TX 78723-1157