News & Announcements

Happy Veterans Day!

Posted on November 11, 2020
May Almighty God bless the men, women, and families that have sacrificed so much for the good of their neighbors. Abp. Elder Council would like to express our gratitude, thank you!

Beatification of Father Michael J. McGivney

Posted on November 2, 2020
Saturday, October 31, 2020, the Church Beatified the founder of the Knights of Columbus, our beloved Father Michael J. McGivney. Many resources regarding that beatification cand be found at: http://www.kofc.org/en/events/father-mcgivney-beatification/index.html

Andrew T. Walther, RIP

Posted on November 2, 2020
Andrew T. Walther, EWTN News executive, dies at age 45

Abp. Elder Council Ultrasound Initiative

Posted on October 5, 2020
October is Respect Life Month. Will you help save the lives of the most vulnerable, the unborn, by helping the Knights of Columbus raise funds to purchase an ultrasound machine for the LIFE FORWARD Pregnancy Care of Cincinnati? *** UPDATE as of 12/01/2020 *** Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. We did it. KofC – Ultrasound Initiative – 2020 Raffle for Life –– Drawing The Knights of Columbus Raffle for Life Drawing will be held

Crosses of the Innocents 2020

Posted on October 3, 2020
Abp. Elder Council are once again humbled and grateful for the amazing turnout and hard work by the parishioners of St. Gertrude.  This morning’s installation of the Crosses of the Innocents went so smoothly and quickly due to all the wonderful volunteers.  Also, a special thank you to our Worthy Chaplain and Pastor of St. Gertrude, Fr. George Schommer, O.P., for his support, leading us in prayer, and bestowing a blessing upon all involved.  Finally,