The more than 1.7 million members of the Knights of Columbus are being urged to donate to a special relief fund to help victims in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Knights of Columbus Supreme Council has already donated $50,000 to get the effort underway.
The Knights of Columbus will earmark all donations made to its United in Charity Fund through the end of January 2010 for earthquake relief in Haiti. The Supreme Council has already donated $50,000 to Catholic Charities, which has a large presence in Haiti. Click here to donate now.
The magnitude 7 earthquake devastated Haiti, killing thousands and laying waste to the capital city of Port-au-Prince. Catholic Archbishop Joseph Serge Miot of Port-au-Prince was killed in the quake. His body was found in the ruins of his office. There was massive damage to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption.
Archbishop Honor Guard
Fourth Degree Knights from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee prepare to escort Archbishop Jerome Listecki at his installation Mass.
Nativity Blessing
Knights join other Racine Christians praying before the Nativity creche erected on Racine's Monument Square.
True Meaning of Christmas
One of the winning entries in the annual 'True Meaning of Christmas' poster contest
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