News and Updates
Knights of Columbus in the Philippines Recognized at the 134th State Convention
Last August 2-4, 2016 Luzon North Jurisdiction State Deputy Justice Jose C. Reyes, Jr., Luzon South Jurisdiction State Deputy Ramoncito A. Ocampo, Visayas Jurisdiction State Deputy Anthony P. Nazario and Mindanao Jurisdiction State Deputy Reynaldo C. Trinidad attended the said event with the theme of “A Light to the Nations” held at Sheraton Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. read more »
KC Luzon South Spearheaded Free Ultrasound Check Up
The Ultrasound Luzon South team was led by Culture of Life Director Bro. Numeriano Torreno and in coordination with two (2) volunteer medical technicians, namely: Ms. Marlene Panganiban and Ms. Ethel Primo. read more »
KC Luzon North Launched Seminar in Tuguegarao
The event was attended by 180 participants coming from the 12 districts of Diocese of Tuguegarao and Vicariate of Tabuk. Other officer present in the activity was Luzon North State Secretary Pascual Carbero as a guest of honor. read more »
Homily delivered by Bishop Honesto Ongtioco, DD during the 39th Death Anniversary of Fr. George J. Willmann, SJ
"Today, we celebrate the feast of the exaltation of the Cross and at the same time the 39th death anniversary of the father of the Knights of Columbus in the Philippines, Fr. George J. Willmann, SJ. Allow me first to give soe reflections on the feast and in this context let us see the significance of Fr. George Willmann’s life and ministry.
First about the feast, we celebrate a double anniversary. A basilica was built in the year 335 above the empty grace of Jesus and in 614 this was destroyed by the Persians and in 1149, the Crusaders built the present Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We also commemorate the discovery of the Lord’s cross by the empress, St. Helena in the year 320." read more »
Luzon South Organizational Meeting of District Deputies
Hundreds of participants from different councils in Luzon South gathered together last July 2-3, 2016 at the Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City to hold their 2016 Organizational Meeting of District Deputies. The event was spearheaded by Luzon South Deputy Ramoncito A. Ocampo together with its State Officers.
The meeting started with a prayer for the canonization of Fr. Michael J. McGivney led by State Church Director Noel S. Lacanilao. It was followed by the singing of the national anthem, an opening ode and report on credentials headed by State Warden Isagani B. Maghirang. read more »
Baguio City welcomes the district deputies of Luzon North
District Deputies of the Knights of Columbus Luzon North Jurisdiction experienced the summer capital of the country during their 2016 Organizational Meeting of District Deputies on July 16-17 held at the Crown Legacy Hotel, Kisad Road, Baguio City.
The activity was led by Luzon North Deputy Jose C. Reyes, Jr. along with the other Luzon North officers with the theme “A Call to Become Missionaries of Mercy and Compassion”. read more »
KC Caravan Sets Foot in Iloilo
To highlight the new plans of the Knights of Columbus of the Philippines, Inc., namely KC Term Protect, KC Prime Shield, KC Health Guard Plus and KC Family Protect Series, the Fraternal Benefits Group’s Vice President, Mr. Gari M. San Sebastian recently launched a caravan. read more »
Canadian-made Wheelchairs Find Their Way to Asingan, Pangasinan
Knights of Columbus Councils of British Columbia and Yukon State, in association with Canadian Wheelchair Foundation began the distribution of wheelchairs in different places in the country with Council 10643 of St. Louis Bertrand Parish in Asingan, Pangasinan as the first lucky recipient. read more »
Philippine Jurisdiction Join State Deputies Meet in New Haven
The Knights of Columbus in the Philippines graced the 2016 organizational meeting of state deputies in New Haven, Connecticut last June 8-12, 2016. The convention offered trainings for all state deputies focusing on membership growth, recruitment of new members, establishments of new councils, creation of new round tables and reactivation of suspended councils among others. Moreover, they had sharing of ideas on how to expand the jurisdictions together with the deputies of Mexico. While orientation and installation for the new state deputies from other jurisdictions were held at St. Mary’s Chapel. read more »
Luzon North Jurisdiction Holds 1st Family Day in Bulacan
THE Knights of Columbus Luzon North Jurisdiction conducted their first family day on June 4, 2016 at the Bulacan Sports, Complex, Sta. Isabel, Malolos City.
Brother Knights and Squires from different councils under the Luzon North participated together with their families. The insurance arm of the Order, the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines, Inc. (KCFAPI) was represented by its Vice President for Fraternal Benefits Group, Gari San Sebastian. read more »
