Potomac Council #433

08/28/2026

Calling all Brother Knights from our Council! Mark your calendars for our next business meeting on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30 pm via Zoom.

RSVP at bit.ly/PotomacSeptember9 or contact Grand Knight Realiza at [email protected] for the link 🔗

08/28/2026

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

The dicastery was created by Pope Francis in 2016 to promote, as stated in its statutes, “the apostolate of the lay faithful, the pastoral care of the family and its mission according to God’s plan and for the safeguard and support of human life.” The dicastery is also the Vatican office responsible for organizing the international World Youth Day (WYD).

More: https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-appoints-leader-of-knights-of-columbus-to-vatican-body

08/28/2026

08/18/2026

In just over a year, Patrick Realiza’s search for Catholic fellowship at St. Matthew’s grew into a deeper calling to leadership, community and service as Grand Knight of Potomac Council 433.

From seeking community to helping lead it, his story reminds us that sometimes the place we come looking for connection becomes the place where we discover our purpose.

Read Full Article https://thefilamnews.com/pages/filam-elected-grand-knight-of-historic-d-c-knights-of-columbus-council/

08/16/2026

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we celebrate our hope in the promise of eternal life.

Mary, assumed body and soul into heaven, shows us where a life of faithfulness to God ultimately leads. Her life points always to her Son, and her Assumption reminds us that we, too, are called to share in Christ’s victory over death.

May Our Lady, Queen of Heaven, intercede for us, for our families and for the whole Church, and help us follow her example of humble trust and joyful obedience.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.

(Image: Annibale Carracci, Assumption, 16th century)

08/16/2026

Honored to be leading our historic which is also the home of our organization’s worldwide leader Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly!

Furthermore, located at the seat of the Archdiocese of Washington at the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle, while co-serving the adjacent parishes of Saint Patrick’s, Saint Mary Mother of God and Holy Rosary Church we are truly and uniquely blessed to have such a diverse set of parishioners.

Here’s to a great fraternal year ahead!

08/16/2026

A new fraternal year has arrived and so has a new leadership team! Our Council is eager to work with you this 2026-2027 Fraternal Year. Drop us a line if you’re excited!

08/14/2026

Join Our Green Team for a Special Film Screening! 🎬

You're invited to a screening of The Letter: A Message for Our Earth, an inspiring documentary based on Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si'.

📅 Thursday, August 20
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 North Conference Room

Everyone is welcome—we hope you'll join us!

For more information, contact [email protected].

08/14/2026

One blood donation can make a life-changing difference for patients in need. Join the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle and Inova Blood Donor Services for our upcoming Blood Drive and help give the gift of life.

📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 North Conference Room
1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC

🎁 As a thank-you, all eligible donors will receive a special Lifesaver T-shirt while supplies last!

📲 Reserve your appointment today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting the registration link. You can also call 1-866-256-6372 and use code 7423.

05/10/2026

On this Sixth Sunday of our Chancellor Patrick Realiza was pleased to join Bishop-Elect Robert Boxie for ! Our Potomac Council joins him in extending a very special greeting to all mothers on this !