CatholicTV provided live coverage on Tuesday, August 4 from Phoenix, Arizona. Kevin Nelson was in Phoenix for all the events from the Knights of Columbus 127th Supreme Convention. Relive these events now: Opening Mass celebrated by Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix; Business Session; States Dinner with keynote presentation by Francis Cardinal George of Chicago.
The convention brings together Knights from all over the nation. The convention will include business sessions and the annual report of activities which the Knights have been engaged in throughout the year. Of particular interest is the Fatherhood initiative and program, Fathers for Good, which was announced by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson at last year’s Supreme Convention in Quebec City, Canada. The new program is a 21st Century evolution of the organization's long tradition of building better marriages and stronger families. A special website for the initiative, www.fathersforgood.org was launched one year ago and has provided family, spiritual, and informational guidance to families.
To honor and recognize the contributions of the Knights of Columbus, CatholicTV will broadcast special presentations featuring the Knights and productions which the Knights have supported. These will include “Fishers of Men” and a five-part award-winning documentary on vocations to marriage, religious life, vocation of the laity, and the priesthood. Also airing is a newly produced program called “Crowning Achievement”- a program that follows the restoration of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, CT, birthplace of the Knights of Columbus.