Fr. James O. Byrne Council #1592, Knights of Columbus

06/12/2026

06/07/2026

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly received the John Cardinal O’Connor Award from the Sisters of Life at a gala honoring their founder, the late Cardinal John O’Connor, in Rye, New York, on June 5.

“It is a great honor this evening to receive this award on behalf of the Knights of Columbus. It is doubly meaningful because of who it comes from, and in whose memory it’s named,” Supreme Knight Kelly said. “His Eminence John Cardinal O’Connor was a towering pillar of the pro-life movement. With an unshakable resolve, he dedicated so much of his ministry as bishop to proclaiming the sanctity of every human life, made in the image and likeness of God. From the pulpit of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and from the platform that is the Archdiocese of New York, he truly was a great prophet of the culture of life.”

The supreme knight noted the longstanding partnership between the Order and the Sisters of Life, highlighting Villa Maria Guadalupe, a retreat center in Stamford, Connecticut, established by the Knights of Columbus and entrusted to the Sisters in 2004 in fulfilment of Cardinal O’Connor’s vision of a place dedicated to prayer, healing and renewal. He also pointed to Life Fest, the annual youth rally cosponsored by the Order and the Sisters of Life, which for the past several years has brought together thousands of young people for prayer, worship and pro-life witness before the March for Life in Washington, D.C.

“The Knights of Columbus works with all sorts of organizations. But there is no partnership that we cherish more than our close friendship with the Sisters of Life,” Supreme Knight Kelly said.

“Speaking for the Knights, we will keep doing everything we can to support the Sisters of Life, and to protect vulnerable mothers and their children. As we prepare for the work ahead, we take comfort in the knowledge that Jesus Christ will continue to guide us.”

(Photo by Tamino Petelinšek)

05/21/2026

Knights of Columbus receives major international award for promoting peace and humanitarian work.

Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly accepted the award given in recognition of the Knights' humanitarian work in nations facing the devastating impacts of war and religious intolerance.

05/06/2026

Enjoy another Chicken Fry next month!

04/15/2026

St. Marys Knights of Columbus Selling Chicken Dinners
Sunday, May 3
The Father James O. Byrne Knights of Columbus Council 1592 will be selling chicken dinners Sunday, Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the K of C Hall next to Holy Rosary Church.
Carry outs and dining-in will be available.
Cost for the dinner, which includes four-pieces of chicken with baked beans and cole slaw, is $12.
Chicken buckets are also available for $30 and include 12 pieces of chicken and sides.
To order buckets in advance, contact Ben Brown at 419-733-4552. Additionally, 3-piece chicken tender meals will also be available for $12.
Everyone is welcome!

03/30/2026

The Knights of Columbus from St. Marys and Minster worked together Saturday at Agape Ministries in St. Marys to prepare 100 food packages for needy families in western Auglaize County. About a dozen Knights from Councils 1592 and 2158 put together a large amount of food including ham and chicken to help local families. The packages will be distributed on Good Friday.

03/29/2026

03/20/2026

Fish Fry tonight! And one last Fish Fry next Friday!

03/17/2026

On Palm Sunday we will read the Passion of the Lord, according to St. Matthew. Here is the rest of the story, told in enthusiastic Gospel dialog, song and dance. Start Holy Week right here.