Christmas Message from the Secretary General
May Christ's peace and hope
be with your family now and
in the days ahead
may His love warm your hearts
may He give you a spirit of wisdom
New Supreme Knight
The Knights of Peter Claver, USA, have elected a new Supreme Knight. He is James K. Ellis who succeeds DeKarlos Blackmon. He is the 17th Supreme Knight of the Order which was founded in 1909. The Order is named after St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit priest from Spain who ministered to African slaves in the 17th Century. Peter Claver is said to have converted over 300,000 slaves to Catholicism.
Rosary for Peace, Reconciliation and Harmony
The Knights of St. Columba have initiated a Rosary for Peace. Below is the text of a Press Release issued by Supreme Knight Charlie McCluskey. Knights, throughout the world, are encouraged to join in this prayer initiative.
Knights of Sts. Peter and Paul, The Gambia
The Knight of Sts. Peter and Paul in the Gambia led by Supreme Knight, Simon Cole, launched a very successful Lenten Appeal this year.
Brother Tony Doherty RIP
It is with deep regret I announce the death of former International Council member, Brother Tony Doherty. Brother Tony was a former Supreme Knight of the Knights of St. Columba. His death was unexpected.
Brother Paul Condoll RIP
It is with deep regret I announce the death of former International President, Brother Paul Condoll. Brother Paul was International President from 1993 to 1995. He chaired the 1993 meeting of the Alliance held in New Orleans.
He also served as Supreme Knight of the Knights of Peter Claver
Easter Message from the Secretary General
Easter reminds us how God has been good to us.
He gave His own precious son to save us from our sins.
Let’s return the favor by sharing our blessings to others.
Happy Easter!
Christmas Message from the Secretary General
Brothers in the Lord,
I wish to join with the International Chaplain and President in wishing each one of you and your families the Peace and Joy of Christmas. We rejoice in the birth of our Saviour who gives us hope and the courage to continue to our work as knights.
Pat joins with me in wishing you a very Happy Christmas.
Alliance Elections
The following are the results of the recent elections.
President: Brother F. Dekarlos Blackmon (Knights of Peter Claver , USA)
Deputy President: Brother Colin Walsh (Knights of the Southern Cross, Australia)
These officers will serve for the Term 2015 – 2017 and will be installed in Perth in September
New Supreme Knight in New Zealand
Bro Richard Harward has been elected as Supreme Knight of the Knights of the Southern Cross, New Zealand.