Knights of Columbus Council 8770 Maurice, La

10/08/2026

State Secretary Richard Yandle and District Deputy Gerard Labat were in attendance at our October meeting representing the State KC Council to present our council with the Star Award for fraternal year 25 - 26 on behalf of Supreme. Receiving the award on behalf on Council 8770 were Grand Knight Louis Trahan and Past Grand Knight Paul Allemand. The Award is presented to those councils who achieve all the goals set by Supreme.

10/08/2026

Wishing a Great Big Happy Birthday to Father Paul!!!!

Let's show Father Paul some love on his special day!🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Father Paul! 🎂🎉

Please join us in wishing Father Paul a very Happy Birthday!

We are so blessed to have you as part of our parish family! Thank you for your faithfulness, your guidance, your sense of humor, and the many ways you share Christ's love with our community.

May God continue to bless you with good health, happiness, and many more wonderful years!

Happy Birthday, Father Paul! We hope your day is filled with as much joy as you bring to those around you! ❤️🙏

Drop a birthday wish for Father Paul in the comments! 🎈

09/21/2026

Knights of Columbus
“Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest”

The Knights of Columbus Council 8770 of Maurice will be hosting the “Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest” starting now till November 5, 2026. The theme for this years essay contest will be, “The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God.” In 500-750 words, contestants are to explain what this quote from former U.S. President and Knights Of Columbus member John F. Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural address means and its importance for the flourishing of a nation. The contest is open to all students in the 8th to 12th grade. There will be a cash prize for each age group. Please contact Grand Knight - Louis Trahan at 337-280-2138 or our Community Director - David Joseph at 337-322-7952 for contest entry forms or more detailed information

09/05/2026

Other Family of the month that we failed to post. David Lemoine - Shad Montgomery - Andrew Courville - Ron Folse. Congratulations Brothers.

09/05/2026

Our most recent Family of the month presented at our last KC meeting goes to brother David Joseph.

08/27/2026

Pope Leo XIV appointed Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life on Aug. 25.

Established in 2016 by Pope Francis, the dicastery promotes the vocation and mission of the lay faithful, the pastoral care of young people, the family and the elderly, and the protection of human life. Its responsibilities also include organizing World Youth Days and support for lay movements and associations throughout the Church. The dicastery is headed by Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, a former state chaplain of Texas.

Featured: Pope Leo XIV receives Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly in a private audience at the Vatican on July 4, 2025. (Photo by Vatican Media)

08/27/2026

ATTENTION!!!
Emails went out this afternoon from OSV for those who have an email on file. Do not panic if you did not receive one, some of our records are outdated. If you did receive this email please complete the verification process. Also, if you received this email from a different church parish but St. Alphonsus is your current church parish please go through the steps in the verification to update this information for us. Thank you for your assistance with our Census!

08/07/2026

08/02/2026

Every person has a place in our diocesan family. Your Parish Census is coming soon! This opportunity in August and September is for every household to update their information so you can be welcomed, served, and connected with one another. Watch for details from your church parish on when and how you can participate.

07/28/2026

Received this confirmation from Supreme today.

Brother Louis Trahan,

Congratulations!

Council 8770 has earned the 2025-2026 Star Council Award, recognizing excellence in program activity, membership growth (116% of quota), insurance promotion, fraternal reporting, and Safe Environment compliance.

Your council’s award plaque will be shipped to your District Deputy or state council office for presentation. The Supreme Council is pleased to recognize these achievements and acknowledge the hard work of you and your Brother Knights.

Thanks, and congratulations to all my brother Knights for all your hard work and commitment to all the activities the council ask of you throughout the year.