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Blessed Michael McGivney

Newfoundland & Labrador  Relic Tour

Thank You

  

Blessed Father Michael McGivney’s Relic Tour concluding remarks. 

  • On Behalf of State Deputy and the State Executive of the Knights of Columbus, which has sponsored the BFMM relic tour, we wish to thank the following:
  • Archbishop Peter Hundt
  • Bishop Reverend Bishop Daniels Grandfalls
  • Bishop Reverend Bishop Bart Van Roijen  
  • PSC Father Jeff Kolonel 
  • Current State Chaplain Edward Terry
  • Vicar General Father Cecil Critch 
  • Brother Pat Craig. Web master
  • Father James Fleming

To all our wonderful priests and religious throughout the province. Thank you for the welcome of Blessed Father Michael McGivney’s relic  in our faith communities. Thank you all the District Deputies, Grand Knights and Knights province wide. To all the fourth degree assemblies as well. Your welcome and veneration of the relic was exceptionally conducted. You remain evangelizers, you promoted our Catholic Christian faith. 

Brother Brian Caufield, to whom a debt of gratitude is owed. Your assistance in allowing us to obtain the relic for this long period of time permitted us to do many wonderful things. Thank you for you cooperation and vision. It is our hope that the relic will continue to tour jurisdictions throughout North America and the world. 

Brother Michael Fagan, who created the Blessed Father Micheal McGivney hymn which has become a fixture in our events. Michael, it    

truly is a one of a kind. To our knowledge, the only hymn written about blessed Father Michael and it incorporates the elements of his call to service of our Lord and his dedication to the faith. For service to the orphan, widowed and poor. Well done sir, well done.!! It will have continuous use as the K of C moves forward. 

Thanks to St Bonaventure’s College Music Department Mrs. Etchegary, Mrs. Quinn for conducting – the wonderful St Bonaventure’s College Band for today’s music . Thank you Maxim Mekhanik

Thanks as well to the Basilica Musicians Patty Fowler, Jacinta Mackay, Graham Fagan, Michael Fagan and Dominic Greene 

Thank you for your assistance in the many Basilica events:

Brothers Jim McGrath

Brother Wayne Furlong

Brother Ray Bonia

Brother Derm Kearsey

Brother John Barry 

Brother Brendan Vickers (state) – who sought to the logistics of movement for Blessed Father Michael

Brother Paul Baldwin who coordinated the T shirt sales and funds collected for the seminarians helped.

The State Executive themselves and your vision in our tour’s promotion and to each executive member for your assistance at its various stages. As Knights, there is no problem insurmountable to us, which goes to show, when the knights work together, we are unstoppable.  

Please forgive if there are any other persons missed.

Thank you all for your individual efforts. 

I conclude with a request to all members, to pray for a blessing from Blessed Father Michael McGivney, for our faith communities, who never    

had the opportunity to host Blessed Father Michael and to the knights who for a variety of reasons (location, illness, etc.), who could not attend events. 

Blessings of Blessed Father Michael McGivney to you all. 

Darrell E Long 

State Advocate

Knights of Columbus

Renew, Rejoice…Knights …Rise up!!   

Immaculate Conception Church in Cape Broyle.

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Founders Day Mass

excitement

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interest

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McGivney Relic

McGivney Relic in reliquary

McGivney Relic

 The relic has arrived in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador 

Divine Mercy

Divine Mercy ST Paul's Council hosts relic

Divine Mercy ST Paul's Council hosts relic

Divine Mercy ST Paul's Council hosts relic

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Divine Mercy ST Paul's Council hosts relic

Divine Mercy ST Paul's Council hosts relic

Divine Mercy ST Paul's Council hosts relic

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Founders Day Liturgy Celebration at St. Joseph’s Church

I Founders Day Liturgy Celebration at St. Joseph’s Church in Riverhead, Hr. Grace on March 29, 2023 

 Honoring the Founder of our Order, and sharing the story of Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney."  

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St. Paul's Council saying the rosary with the Father Michael McGivney Relic before general meeting

 

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 Filipino community and Brother Knights with the Council of the year plaque Sunday night 

Fr Michael J McGivney Relic tour of happy valley Goose Bay

relic of Blessed Michael J McGivney in Lab West

 While in Lab West, the relic of Blessed Michael McGivney was hosted by Rev. Dr. Whelan Council in Labrador City, and by Michael Hickey Council in Wabush. The relic was present at both Our Lady of Assumption Church and the Basilica of Our Lady with Father Joy Paul. 

 The relic was in the homes of five of our sick members for an overnight stay, and at the 3rd Degree meeting at the Msgr. E.J. O'Brien Hall."  

All Hallows parish in Corner Brook

 All Hallows parish in Corner Brook 

   St. Brendan's parish in Irishtown-Summerside this afternoon. 

   Our Lady Star of the Sea parish in Benoit's Cove 

   Holy Rosary parish in Pasadena 

    Immaculate Conception parish in Deer Lake 

Pilgrimage in the Msgr. McCarthy Council 5902 area

 

The Relic was brought to the home of Theresa Butt, 96 years old, widow of deceased member James P. Butt.  Mrs. Butt led the Rosary.  In attendance were her 4 sons, grandson, son-in-law, (all Knights) Grand Knight Phil Hurley, and family members.

 

The Relic was present to the public at Msgr. McCarthy Council Chambers. There was a welcoming ceremony, Rosary, and Veneration, followed by a social. Approximately 16-18 in attendance. Fourth Degree Honor Guard.

 

fter Mass at St. Joseph’s, Kingston with Father Julius. Relic elevated in the back.

Blessed Michael McGivney Relic Pilgrimage at Dalton Council

 The Relic was present at the Sunday morning Mass. Brother Knights processed to the altar at the beginning of Mass, and there was a Fourth Degree Honor Guard. 

 In the presence of the Relic, the Rosary was prayed at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Harbour Grace for deceased parishioners.  

 Mass for deceased members at St. Joseph’s Church in Riverhead. Fourth Degree Honor Guard. 

The relic is on the southern shore

St. Joseph's

St. Mary's at mass

the Relic in Burgeo. NOV 21- NOV 29TH

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Press Release

Father McGivney Relic Tour March 15, 2023 – Dec 3 , 2023 Newfoundland and Labrador

   

 As we start our Blessed Father McGivney Relic Tour of the province there is a news report Fox 61 of another possible miracle from Father McGivney. Here is the link to the report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WMiXAnPA-0 This is an amazing report on Father McGivney especially during our Relic tour. 


The State Executive for Newfoundland and Labrador Knights of

Columbus, and its 33 Councils are sponsoring a tour of a Relic of

BLESSED FATHER MICHAEL J MCGIVNEY, founder of the Knights of

Columbus. He founded the worldwide Fraternal Order in New Haven in 1882 in New Haven,

Connecticut, USA, to look after the needs of the poor especially orphans, widows and

immigrants. He was Beatified (declared Blessed) by Pope Francis in 2020, another step in

declaring him a Saint. The Relic of Blessed Michael has only been out of the United States once

before to Poland. The relic of Blessed Michael will arrive in Newfoundland and Labrador on

March 15th, 2023. There will be a Liturgy of Reception – a Prayer Service to be held at the

Basilica on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 7:00 pm. This will be followed by Veneration of the

Relic, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (

(Confession). The province-wide tour of the Relic will be from March 30t


, 2023 – December 03,

2023 during which the various Knights of Columbus Councils in Newfoundland and Labrador

will host the relic. It is our hope that all who attend events during the Blessed Father McGivney’s

relic tour will have a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Those who attend these scheduled

events will be able to venerate the relic. All are welcome.


FIRST EVENT: Liturgy of Reception- We welcome the relic of Blessed Michael McGivney to

Newfoundland and Labrador

WHEN: Wednesday March 22, 2023, 7:00 pm

WHERE: The Cathedral Basilica of St John the Baptist, St John’s. The Prayer Service is open to

the public.


SECOND EVENT: Founder’s Day Mass (Celebrates the date when Blessed Father McGivney

founded the Knights of Columbus

WHEN: Wednesday March 29, 2023, 7:00 pm

WHERE: The Cathedral Basilica of St John the Baptist, St John’s. The public is invited to the

Mass.

Thank You


The knights of Columbus would like to acknowledge and thank the following who have assisted the

State Executive and members of the Knights of Columbus Blessed Father Michael McGivney Relic tour

2023 – 03 15 - 2023 12 03

Most Reverend Archbishop Peter J Hundt , Archbishop of St John’s

Reverend Father Cecil Critch, Vicar General Archdioceses of St John’s.nl

Reverend Father Jeff Kolonel, State Chaplain Knights of Columbus.

Newfoundland Historical Society for permission to place the

“ History of the Knights of Columbus “ Pamphlet # 9 1985 by Katherine Pike on our State Website.

Brian Caufield vice postulator, Blessed Father Michael McGivney Guild for making the Relic Tour

a reality for the Knights of Columbus, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Detail your services

  

Father McGivney history of Father McGivney and order

Blessed Michael McGivney | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org)

Father Michael McGivney: An American Blessed (FULL VERSION) - Bing video

What is Eucharistic Adoration/Adoration of the Blessed sacrament? 

Holy Hour - Faith Programs | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org)

Eucharistic Revival | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org)

What is a relic? 

Our Founder’s Polish Pilgrimage | KofC.org

Church Teaching on Relics (catholiceducation.org)

What is veneration?

What is a relic? | The National Shrine of Saint Jude (shrineofstjude.org)

Why Do Catholics Venerate Relics? | Simply Catholic

What is a Eucharistic procession?

Holy Hour - Faith Programs | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org)

Eucharistic Revival | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org)

What is reconciliation- the sacrament of penance? 

Reconciliation: A Short Guide - Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay (bbcatholic.org.au)

Where can a person get information to join the order?

Join Us | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org)

Layout 1 (kofc.org)

why-you-should-become-knight10100.pdf (kofc.org)

4576 (kofc.org)

Layout 1 (kofc.org)

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http://www.michaeljmcgivneyhonoris.ca/candle_program.php

Media Press information

Resources of Father McGivney for Download | Knights of Columbus

Blessed Michael McGivney | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org)

Prayers in Christ Jesus 

Darrell Long State Warden


 History of the K of C in newfoundland and labrador..pdf


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