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  • God is with us always!

    Canada’s recent victory over the United States in the NHL’s “4 Nations Face-Off” seemed like a moment of jubilant affirmation in a long winter of disbelief and worry. Truly, there are many challenges facing our country and people around the world today. But as a Priest remarked in response to my concerns, when times are…

  • Faith in Service to Others

    As we approach the midpoint of the fraternal year, our successful membership drive and the ongoing work of our retention committee has caused me to reflect on why men join the Knights of Columbus, why some drift away, why some grow in their commitment to the principles of the Order, and what all this means…

  • Putting Our Faith Into Action: Becoming the Hands and Feet of Jesus

    On 26 July, following the 12:10 pm daily Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral and our presentation to Father Shawn Hughes of a large cheque in support of Veronica’s Veil Overnight Shelter and St Rita’s Drop-in Centre (please see Brother Troy Roques’ article on the Mary Campeau Memorial Charity Golf Tournament in this issue), Father Shawn…

  • Grand Knight’s Reflection

    Brother Knights of Council 9652, It has been an honour to serve the past two years as Grand Knight of this council. I want to thank each and every one of you for your support over the last two years. These past two years have been a blessing and I have learned a great deal…

  • Remembering Brother Aubert Pereira

    Aubert Joseph Diego Pereira Passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024 at the Kingston General Hospital surrounded by family. Born on October 13, 1935 in Mumbai India, he studied Mathematics and Electrical Engineering in Birmingham England. He married his wife Phoebe Rita Guerra in 1970 before moving to Canada where their two sons, Raoul and…

  • Remembering Brother Peter Hinch

    Peter Hinch    1937 – 2024 Peter passed away peacefully at the John M. Parrott Centre in Napanee on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Joan Hinch and the late Marion Hinch (1988). Loving father of Daniel (Patricia), Katherine (Ken) and Peter (Nancy) and cherished grandfather of Meredith, Gabrielle, Avery,…

  • Tempus Fugit, Memento Mori

    Brother Knights, Tempus Fugit, Memento Mori. Time Flies, Remember Death. These are the watchwords of our order and since my last article they have featured prominently in our council and in my life. Brother’s Gerrard Tuepah, Val Dumais, Tim Seitz, and Gerry Steenburgh have all passed from this life into the eternal light of our…

  • Remembering Brother Gerry Steenburgh

    Gerald “Gerry” Steenburgh Peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Lise. Cherished Papa of Damien. Fondly remembered by his siblings Lorraine Steenburgh, and Ron Steenburgh. Predeceased by siblings Victor, Alice, June, Robert, Donald, Jack, Hazel, Kenneth, and Barbara. Guests are invited to the…

  • Remembering Brother Tim Seitz

    SEITZ, Donald “Tim” Donald “Tim” Seitz died peacefully at Kingston General Hospital before noon on Saturday, February 3, 2024 after a 5-year decline with dementia. Tim was born on April 7, 1938 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Lillian (Hostik) and William “Don” Seitz. He loved and was loved by his wife, Joanna (Gostomski), his son Donald,…