Knights of Columbus White Cross Council 13

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Knights of Columbus Council #13!

03/30/2026

This is the 144th Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus, founded in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882.
On this Palm Sunday, we give thanks for God's blessings for the Knights so that they may live their creed of Fraternity, Unity, and Charity throughout the World!

03/23/2026

Congratulations to Mike Luongo, and his recent 4th degree Exmplification

03/23/2026

We have six new members as of March 18th, and more are on the way. Praise God!

01/16/2026

Wednesday, January 14

A Pure Soul

Father McGivney possessed to a heroic degree many outstanding virtues and qualities that make him worthy as a model for our lives and an intercessor for our needs. A fellow priest praised his “indomitable will” in carrying out difficult tasks, yet Father McGivney was also known for his sense of humor, welcoming demeanor, and preaching that attracted even non-Catholics to St. Mary’s Church.

One of the more touching moments of his priesthood came in January 1881, when he offered a Requiem Mass for a woman he had visited often during her illness. In his eulogy, Father McGivney said the woman was one of the purest souls he had ever known and that he hoped to be as well prepared for death as she was when his time came.

His expression of heartfelt sentiments for the deceased along with a gentle warning to all about the need to prepare for death was typical of this strong, compassionate priest. In this new year, we do well to take his words to heart. Toward this end, in our 2026 monthly emails, we will explore the virtuous character of Father McGivney and seek to draw closer to him in prayer and action.

Brian Caulfield
Vice Postulator
[email protected]




Video: ‘Reverence for the Human Person’

Father Gabriel O’Donnell, director of the Father McGivney Guild, calls Father McGivney a unique figure in the Church in America whose priestly heart focused on “reverence for the human person, the dignity of human work, and the sacredness of marriage and the family.”

Watch the first five minutes of Father O’Donnell’s address, given the evening before Father McGivney’s beatification ceremony.




Favors Reported

Remission / New Jersey
My son was diagnosed with cancer. I prayed to Father McGivney, and he is now OK and back working. I myself was getting dizzy and prayed to Father McGivney for healing, and I am feeling well now. Thank you, Father McGivney, for your blessing bestowed on us.

Heart Healing / California
After I was hospitalized with congestive heart failure, I prayed to Father McGivney to heal my heart. In November of last year, tests showed my heart ejection rate is now normal. Thank you, Father McGivney!

Report your answered prayers here.




Weekly Mass

Do you need prayers or know someone who can benefit from the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney? Submit your petitions here. Your petitions will be remembered in a weekly Mass offered by the Father McGivney Guild.




Become a Knight

Are you a practicing Catholic man over the age of 18? As we continue to celebrate Blessed Michael McGivney’s beatification, online membership with the Knights of Columbus is free when you use the promo code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY. Join today!



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01/07/2026

Let me try this again:

Our Ham and Bean Dinner to raise funds for the Haitian Health Foundation is Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5:00PM at Sacred Heart Church Hall in Norwichtown. Email me at [email protected] if you need tickets, reasonably priced at $20 each.

01/05/2026

Remember our Hand And Bean Dinner, Saturday night, January 17th at 5PM at the Sacred heart Church Hall in Norwichtown, CT Proceeds to support the Haitian Health Foundation!

Need a ticket? Email me at [email protected]

01/02/2026

A Blessed and Happy New Year!
Today marks the last day of the Christmas octave and the Solemnity of Mary, the Most Holy Mother of God.

Prayer for the Solemnity:
Father, source of light in every age, the virgin conceived and bore your Son who is called Wonderful God, Prince of Peace. May her prayer, the gift of a mother’s love, be your people’s joy through all ages. May her response, born of a humable heart, draw your Spirit to rest on your people. Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

01/02/2026

“Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19)
On this first day of the new year, the Church lifts our eyes to Mary, Mother of God, the woman who carried Christ into the world and who continues to carry each of us in her motherly care.
Her quiet courage, her steadfast faith, and her willingness to surrender to God’s plan remind us how to begin our own year: with trust, humility, and hope.
As we enter 2026, may Mary guide our families, protect our parishes, and draw us ever closer to her Son.
🙏 Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
(Getty Images: Our Lady of Grace, Thailand)
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“María, por su parte, guardaba todos estos acontecimientos y los volvía a meditar en su interior”. (Lucas 2:19)
En este primer día del año nuevo, la Iglesia eleva la mirada hacia María, Madre de Dios, la mujer que trajo a Cristo al mundo y que sigue llevándonos a cada uno de nosotros en su cuidado materno.
Su coraje silencioso, su fe inquebrantable y su disposición a someterse al plan de Dios nos recuerdan cómo comenzar nuestro propio año: con confianza, humildad y esperanza.
Al comenzar el 2026, rezamos que María guíe a nuestras familias, proteja nuestras parroquias y nos acerque cada vez más a su Hijo.
Santa María, Madre de Dios, ruega por nosotros.
(Getty Images: Nuestra Señora de Gracia, Tailandia)
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« Marie retenait tous ces événements et les méditait dans son cœur. » (Luc 2, 19)
En ce premier jour de l’année, l’Église nous invite à tourner nos regards vers Marie, Mère de Dieu, la femme qui a porté le Christ dans le monde et qui continue de nous porter dans sa sollicitude maternelle.
Son courage silencieux, sa foi inébranlable et sa volonté de s’abandonner au plan de Dieu nous rappellent comment commencer notre année : avec confiance, humilité et espérance.
Alors que nous commençons l’année 2026, que Marie guide nos familles, protège nos paroisses et nous rapproche toujours davantage de son Fils.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous.
(Getty Images : Notre-Dame des Grâces, Thaïlande)
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„Maria zaś zachowywała wszystkie te słowa, rozważając je w sercu swoim”. (Łk 2:19)
W pierwszym dniu nowego roku Kościół kieruje nasze oczy ku Maryi, Matce Boga, kobiecie, która przyniosła Chrystusa na świat i która nieustannie otacza każdego z nas matczyną troską.
Jej cicha odwaga, niezachwiana wiara i gotowość do poddania się Bożemu planowi przypominają nam, jak sami powinniśmy rozpocząć ten rok: z ufnością, pokorą i nadzieją.
Wraz z nadejściem 2026 roku niechaj Maryja prowadzi nasze rodziny, chroni nasze parafie i przybliża nas coraz bardziej do swojego Syna.
Święta Maryjo, Matko Boża, módl się za nami.
(Getty Images: Matka Boża Łaskawa, Tajlandia)

01/02/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year & a Blessed Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God!

“O God, who through the fruitful virginity of Blessed Mary bestowed on the human race the grace of eternal salvation, grant, we pray, that we may experience the intercession of her, through whom we were found worthy to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.” (Collect Prayer of the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)

Vivat Jesus!

12/28/2025

We have made some additions to our website that better explain all of the activities we do in the name of the Lord. Go to https://www.kofc-council13.org/ for all of the information:

One thing you can count on: the Knights of Norwich are busy. Here is just a partial list of what we do to serve God by serving others and to build up His Body, which is the Church:

Monthly breakfasts to raise money for our charities.

Ham and Bean Dinner to help our Haitian Ministry

Give a scholarship for Catholic students entering college

Sponsor a Poster Contest for Kids.

Raise money for Coats for Kids.

Take care of the physical grounds of Sacred Heart and St. John Mission.

Host the Sacred Heart of Jesus icon.

Host the Silver Rose, praying for an end to abortion.

Support the 40 Days for Life protests.

And we even have a Christmas Party at the end of it all, just to have a little fun.

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What is even more surprising is that I haven't even listed everything we do. But you get the point: If you want to make a difference in this world by doing the work that God commands us to do, then this is the place to you. Just contact Chris at [email protected] to find out more.

And to sign up, go to kofc.org. It's free to join, and ask for Council #13 on your form.

We are a Catholic Men's organization, part of the Knights of Columbus. We are Council #13, based at Sacred Heart Church in Norwich, CT, one of the first Councils of the largest men's Catholic Service organization in the world. We strive to serve God, HIs Church, and our community in everything we do...