“Through this initiative, brother Knights around the world are serving those isolated and alone in quarantine, supporting food banks and blood centers in need of vital supplies, and providing other essential services. “Most recently, Patrick led the Knights’ grassroots response to the COVID-19 pandemic titled ‘Leave No Neighbor Behind’,” Anderson continued. He is ideally suited to carry on the work of the Knights of Columbus as we enter a new era, faithful to our principles of charity, unity and fraternity, and in close collaboration with the Holy See and the bishops throughout the world.” “He has served as Deputy Supreme Knight for four years and is a well-rounded public servant with diplomatic and military experience. “Patrick has dedicated his life in service to the Church, his country, and the Knights of Columbus,” said Anderson. Its asset advisors program provides Catholic social teaching-compliant investment services to individuals and institutions and manages over $26 billion in assets.Īnderson said Kelly is “extraordinarily well-qualified.” The Knights’ accompanying insurance program has $114 billion in life insurance in force.
In 2020 members of the Knights performed over 77 million reported service hours and gave over $187 million for charitable causes. It is dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. McGivney, who was beatified in October 2020. The order was founded in 1882 by a Connecticut parish priest, Blessed Michael J. The Knights of Columbus has over 2 million members in 16,000 councils worldwide. Kelly has over a decade of experience in senior positions with the Knights of Columbus’ charity and advocacy work and in managing their multi-billion-dollar insurance and investment businesses, the organization said. I ask for prayers as I endeavor to advance the great history and traditions of the Knights of Columbus in service to the Lord, his Church, our brother Knights and their families, our parishes and our communities.” “They are a proven path to deepen our Catholic faith, and build strong families, strong parishes, and strong communities that work together for the common good and recognize the dignity and worth of every human being. “These principles are as important today as they were almost 140 years ago at our founding,” he said. “I look forward to continuing Carl’s great work and will strive to guide the Knights of Columbus by the principles of charity, unity and fraternity according to the vision of Blessed Michael McGivney,” Kelly said in his acceptance speech. “I am thankful to my wife and family, and to my brother Knights for affording me this honor and privilege.” I am honored to be called to serve as Supreme Knight,” Kelly said Feb.
Anderson, who stressed Kelly’s diplomatic and military background and his long service with the Knights, including leading their response to the coronavirus epidemic. He succeeds outgoing Supreme Knight Carl A. Kelly will be the next Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, the largest Catholic men’s fraternity in the world. Denver Newsroom, / 03:50 pm MT (CNA).- Patrick E.
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