Pope Leo XIV
Statement of Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly Following the Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Following the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly issued the following statement: “The Knights of Columbus joins Catholics everywhere in celebrating the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the successor of St. Peter and spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. On behalf of our 2.1 million members around the world, I pledge our loyalty to Pope Leo XIV as well as our prayers today and every day of his pontificate. The Knights of Columbus will always stand in solidarity with Pope Leo XIV as we support the Church’s mission of evangelization through our works of charity and faith formation. “Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, assumes the Petrine ministry with a strong familiarity with the Knights of Columbus. I was honored to meet with him in 2023, shortly after the beginning of his tenure as Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, and I know firsthand of his sincere appreciation for the Knights of Columbus and our service to the Church around the world. Our Order began during the pontificate of Pope Leo XIII — and in the years ahead, we will proudly stand with Pope Leo XIV as we seek together to build up the Kingdom of God. “Since our founding in 1882 by Blessed Michael McGivney, fidelity to the Holy Father has been a defining characteristic of the Knights of Columbus. As it was with his predecessors, the pastoral priorities of Pope Leo XIV will guide and inform everything we do.” Following the First World War, the Knights of Columbus answered the invitation of Pope Benedict XV to open sports fields to serve the youth of Rome. And ever since, for more than a century, the Knights has enjoyed a long and enduring relationship with each successive Pope. Since 1980, the Knights of Columbus has sponsored numerous restoration projects at the Vatican, most recently the restoration of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s iconic Baldacchino over the papal altar and tomb of St. Peter, as well as the Chair of St. Peter monument, both undertaken in anticipation of the Jubilee Year 2025.
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Fourth Degree High School Speaking Competition 2025
Dalton Assembly held its 40th Annual High School Speaking Competition on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Congratulations to the student competitors. Everyone was a winner! We were fortunate to have some of the general public come out to support our youth.
First place: Jasmine Edwards from Ascension Collegiate (Teacher: Ms. Sharon Taylor). Jasmine spoke on "Racism in Canada."
Second place: Sally Smith from Ascension Collegiate (Teacher: Ms. Sharon Taylor). Sally spoke on "Ending Homelessness in Canada."
Third place: Jaeda White from Crescent Collegiate (Teacher: Ms. Melanie March). Jaeda spoke on "The Importance of Freedom of Speech."
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Assistant Principal Helen Tulk Elementary
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Duringthe monthly Bishop O'Reilly Assembly 0624 in Corner Brook, the assembly was very honoured to have the Silver Rose on display.
Members in the assembly took time to have a picture with the Silver Rose and DD Michael Connolly gave a history on the importance of the Silver Rose. There were 17 Sir Knights in attendance, including our Faithful Frier and State Chaplin, Father Edward Terry, FN Dave Delaney , Immediate past State Deputy, Pat Gambin , GK and State faith director for NL, Brian Terry.
Council 2581 in Corner Brook had a very successful seminar Saturday morning regarding our faith development gathering during Lent at the Cathedral in Corner Brook.
There were 16 Brother Knights in attendance and the Silver Rose was present. Father Ed Terry , who is the State Chaplin for NL and forth degree Faithful Friar as
well as Father Lee Lainey, council 2581 Chaplin led us in the faith development gathering as well as the rosary this morning . Please see the pictures below
125 Celebration of founding 4th Degree
Assembly 1645 Sir Knight FN Gerard Butt with Sir Knights Celebrating 125 year
Assembly 2010 Sir Knight FN Barry Dillon celebrating 125 years of the Fourth Degree. Sir Knights from E.P Roach and Archbishop Howley Assemblies also attended this Celebration.
Silver Rose Program
The Silver Rose program was carried out at Our Lady, Queen of Families Parish Mount Pearl Nov 26th 2025
The event was hosted by Father John B. Kent Council 6638 with Grand Knight Con Milmore and accompanied by State Deputy Gary Gallagher, District Deputy Eugene Drover, and many Knights and ladies from the parish including the choir. The program was led by Council Chaplain Father Wayne Dohey .
Dalton Assembly Fourth Degree
On 9/11 2024 Dalton Assembly, in collaboration with the local Royal Canadian Legion, hosted a Community Wide Prayer Service praying for peace in our world, and thanking and praying for those whom we lean on in times of crisis and when we need help and protection: our military, the Canadian Armed Forces (and Veterans), along with all first responders: police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, search and rescue, hospital personnel and medical professionals, counselors, social workers, and chaplains. The service took place at St. Patrick’s Church in Carbonear, and was extremely well attended.
Seminarian Support
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State Deputy presented Fr. James Fleming State Vocations Director)with a check for $500.00 for the seminarian fund for Mr. Chris Quigley who is studying for priesthood . Funds were raised from the selling Fr. Michael McGivney shirts as a project started by SA Darrell Long.
Certificate of Appreciation from Msgr. Rawlins Assembly 2010
Newfoundland & Labrador State Council
St. Joseph Pilgrim ICON
On March 29th 2025 the St. Joseph ICON was donated by Knights of Columbus Dalton Council 1448 to St. Joseph's Parish in Harbour Grace. District Deputy Gerard Butt,Grand Knight Terry Hearn, Parish Priest Fr. Emmanual.
