Knights of Columbus Frostburg Council 1442

06/05/2026

05/24/2026

Congratulations to Sir Knight Brady Brinsfield and Sir Knight Richard Biancone on being elevated to the Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus.

The Fourth Degree focuses on Patriotism and emphasizes the service of Catholics to country and civic duty. Bishop James E. Walsh Assembly 376, Fourth Degree K of C, primarily serves Allegany and Garrett Counties.

Pictured Left to Right are Faithful Navigator Nicholas J. Costello, GK (Council 1442), SK Brady Brinsfield, Archdiocese of Washington District Master Chris Powers, IPSD (Maryland State Council), SK Eddie Kidwell, GK (Council 586), SK Richard Biancone, and Faithful Purser Robert J. Sweitzer, PGK, PFN, FDD.

Lady Whitney Costello and Lady Liz Sweitzer joined us for this great event and luncheon.

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Brother Rob Bishoff and Brother Tony Sines on their Exemplifications last evening and on becoming members of Frostburg Council 1442, Knights of Columbus!

Pictured with these brothers are officers and members of the degree team: John Horn, PGK; Craig Kenney, Warden; Brother Brady Brinsfield; Grand Knight Nicholas J. Costello, Program Director Danny Scott, PGK; Former District Deputy Robert J. Sweitzer, PGK; and Treasurer E. Charles Durney, PGK.

📸 Photos by Whitney Costello

05/10/2026

This evening, Frostburg Council 1442 members and their families gathered after Mass to hand out marigolds and baby bottles.

Led by Chancellor Tim Nield, this annual program honors mothers with flowers while providing parishioners an opportunity to support the 1st Way Pregnancy Support Center.

Donations collected in the baby bottles help the center provide exceptional care and resources to women throughout their pregnancy.

Pictured above: Chancellor Tim Nield, Chris Buckalew (PGK), Grand Knight Nick Costello, Whitney Costello, and Timmy Nield.

The Council will continue the distribution after all Masses tomorrow.

We are incredibly grateful to the many Knights and family members who volunteered their time for this cause. We truly appreciate your service!

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Frostburg Council 1442, Knights of Columbus!

04/17/2026

Are you a Catholic Gentleman, over the age of 18, and a practicing Catholic? Here is you chance to become a Knight of Columbus!

Frostburg Council 1442 will welcome new members with a public ceremony of initiation on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the K of C Council, 11 E. Main St., Frostburg, MD 21532. Friends and family members are welcome.

Our Council aims to provide an excellent combination of faith, life, community, and family programs.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!

04/14/2026

The Knights of Columbus Frostburg Council 1442 presented donations this evening to Special Olympics and to Friends Aware, Inc. collectively totaling $8,017.31.

These funds were raised during the annual Tootsie Roll Program organized by Brother Ronald F. Hansen. During the program, 16 Frostburg Council Knights volunteered about 72 hours collecting donations from the public for those with special needs.

When donations are made, a special K of C branded Tootsie Roll is handed out as a way of saying Thank You to those who donate.

This year the collected funds were donated as follows:

🔹Allegany County Special Olympics: $2,674.44 |

🔹Garrett County Special Olympics: $2,671.44 |

🔹Friends Aware, Inc: $2,671.43 |

🔹TOTAL: $8,017.31.

The checks were presented by Grand Knight Nicholas J. Costello and Treasurer E. Charles Durney, PGK, to Dottie Turner who represented Special Olympics and to Mark Bittinger who represented Friends Aware, Inc.

Ms. Turner and Mr. Bittinger each provided remarks and shared information about their programs.

In addition, Grand Knight Costello presented Brother Ronald F. Hansen with a special plaque on behalf of Council 1442 in recognition of his outstanding leadership and organization of the annual Tootsie Roll Program.

We truly appreciate all of the individuals who donate and support this program each year.

📸Photos by Whitney Costello

04/13/2026

04/11/2026

We had a great time supporting Catholic Campus Ministry for Frostburg State University last evening at Roy Rogers in Cumberland!

Grand Knight Nick Costello, Whitney Costello, Former District Deputy Bob Sweitzer, and Liz Sweitzer teamed up to visit and support the fundraiser.

CCM Frostburg State University

04/08/2026

Thank you to all who donated and helped this this program! Parishioners of Divine Mercy Parish donated 594 pounds of food, collected and delivered by our Knights to the Frostburg Food Pantry!