Knights of Columbus Council #22

06/11/2026

Thursday, June 11, 2026

A Statue for Study
This Friday, June 12, is the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

When Father McGivney was pastor at St. Thomas Church in Thomaston, he spent little on church adornments, but in 1886, he did list among the parish expenses a “Statue of S.H., $19.”

Recently, St. Thomas’ current pastor, Father Joseph Crowley, found a Sacred Heart statue in storage and mounted it on a pedestal outside Immaculate Conception Church in Terryville, which Father McGivney oversaw as a mission from 1886 until his death in 1890. This raised the question: Could this be the statue Father McGivney purchased some 140 years ago?

Initial investigations by the pastor and experts in religious items have found nothing to disqualify the statue. Its composition and design are consistent with such statues of the 1880s, and it shows the wear and tear of time.

Lacking further evidence, we cannot be sure of the statue’s origin and history, but it is nonetheless edifying to think that it may be the Sacred Heart piece ordered for the parish by Father McGivney.

With that understanding, earlier this month Knights of Columbus Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori blessed the statue. In attendance were about 50 Knights of Columbus chaplains, who were participating in a pilgrimage called “In the Footsteps of Father McGivney.”

You can watch a video of that blessing below.

With Blessed Michael McGivney, let us pray: Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

Brian Caulfield
Vice Postulator
[email protected]

06/02/2026

The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Scheduled for Friday night, 6/12 through Saturday, 6/13.
St. Joseph's Church will be open from 8:00 PM Friday until after the 8:00 AM Mass Saturday morning. During this time the church will be open all night for visitors to stop in for an hour of prayer and some scripture readings.

05/19/2026

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly yesterday gratefully accepted the 2026 Path to Peace Award from the Path to Peace Gala Foundation. The Path to Peace Gala Foundation, in support of the work of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations in New York and urgent humanitarian causes, honors an individual each year for outstanding service to the cause of peace. The Path to Peace Award was presented to Supreme Knight Kelly by Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States and Path to Peace Foundation President.

The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations was officially established on April 6, 1964 and has since been a prominent leader in the advancement of peace and justice in the international community, serving as a vehicle for promoting the teachings of the Catholic Church.

“On behalf of more than 2.2 million Knights of Columbus around the world, it’s an incredible honor to accept the Path to Peace Award from the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations,” said Supreme Knight Kelly. “More than 140 years ago, Blessed Michael McGivney founded the Knights on the pillars of charity, unity, and fraternity. Today, we are proud to continue this mission around the world, in our parish councils and communities, and in nations facing the devasting impacts of war and religious intolerance. We pray that our efforts will help to bring peace and ease suffering, as we give witness to the hope that comes from Jesus Christ.”

Read more about the Path to Peace Foundation, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, and all past award recipients: https://bit.ly/4eSsybX

Featured: Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly accepts an award from Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, apostolic nuncio to the United States, at the Path to Peace Gala in New York May 18, 2026. The award honored the Knights of Columbus commitment to work for peace and its support of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations. (Photo by Tony Gale)

05/17/2026

05/09/2026

Friday night May 8th we celebrated our Old Timers and Past Grand Knights night. It was a successful occasion with 47 members and guests in attendance. Our Honors for the night were,
25 Year Member - Philip M. Hearn
Honorary Members, George Devino & John A. Menard
Honorary Life Memberfs - Timothy J. O'Neil & Ralph A, Stanizzi
New Past Grand Knight - Larry Koch for 14 years of service as our Grand Knight.
A delicious four pasta dinner was served by our amazing Kitchen Crew led by David "Doc" Dicara assisted by Tom "Opie" Santoro, John Fratini, Brian Sullivan, Mike Winn and Ross Santoro. Our hall setup crew consisted of Danny Cook, Keith Hayden, Brian Sullivan and Ronnie Dew.

My sincere thanks to all these volunteer members that helped make the event a complete success..

I also want to thank our State Deputy, Kevin Glazier for being our keynote speaker.

04/29/2026

Save the Date!

STEP UP TO THE PLATE, CONNECTICUT

Family. Brotherhood. Baseball.

Join the Knights of Columbus Connecticut District Fourth Degree for a night that brings it all together under the lights at Dunkin Park.

HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK
Saturday, August 22, 2026 | First Pitch: 6:10 PM
Hartford Yard Goats vs. Somerset Patriots
(NY Yankees Double A team)
Fireworks Night

This is more than a game — it’s a chance to rally with your family, your friends, and your Brother Knights for an unforgettable summer evening. Big hits. Big energy. Big moments.

Tickets are just $20

Lock in your seats now:
SK George Ribellino
203-856-7101
[email protected]

Bring the crew. Wear your colors. Make some noise.

Let’s pack the park.

04/26/2026

This weekend wraps up the 133rd annual convention of the Connecticut State Council of the Knights of Columbus. This is always a wonderful experience, and a big highlight is the state's donation to the Special Olympics. A BIG thank you to Special Olympics Athlete DJ for his inspiring speech.

Vivat Jesus!

Knights of Columbus KofC CT District 4th Degree CT State Council Knights of Columbus

04/20/2026

Save the Date!

We are excited to invite you to the 4th Degree Exemplification!

Saturday, June 13, 2026

St. Mark the Evangelist
467 Quaker Lane, West Hartford, CT

Schedule of Events:
• Registration: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
• Candidate Instruction: 11:45 AM (Parish Hall)
• Exemplification: 12:00 PM (Church)
• Reception: 2:00 PM (Parish Hall)

Your significant others and friends are warmly invited to attend this special occasion. We hope you can join us in celebrating this meaningful event!

💲 Fees:
• Candidate Fee: $60 (includes coat)
• Guest Fee: $25 (advance reservation required)

Assisted by: Knights of Columbus St. John Paul II Assembly 3000

Exemplification Honoree: SK Mike DeConti, PFN

For more details in the coming weeks, please visit: kofcctdistrict.org

More information to follow—mark your calendars today! Bishop James Healy Province

04/20/2026

On Sunday April 19th 2026 the Knights of Columbus Council #22 welcomed 5 good catholic men as brother knights.
Welcome to:
Brother Jim Stecewicz
Brother Robert M. Asselin
Brother Keith Hayden
Brother Christopher Rodgers
Brother Kevin Fallon

Vita Jesus!!