The 100th anniversary event hosted by the Knights of Columbus was a magnificent milestone.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus, I was proud to celebrate 100 years of service by our council in Thorold on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
Grand Knight, Tony Scalzi welcomed the gathering of about 70 guests at the Club Belvedere Banquet Hall.
Knights of Columbus member, Tim O’Brien read a letter from Supreme Knight, Patrick E. Kelly, followed by other congratulatory messages.
It is with a great sense of gratitude that I write on behalf of the Supreme Officers and members of the Borad of Directors to extend greetings and best wishes to Thorold Council 2319 as you celebrate your 100th anniversary. On this important anniversary, I encourage each one of you to rededicate yourselves and your families to the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Holy Catholic Church. May you always exemplify the Order’s principles of of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism held so dear by the Knights who chartered your council 100 years ago and sustained it ever since. Now the future is in your hands.
Patrick E. Kelly, Supreme Knight
Certificate from Niagara Region
Knights’ member Frank Crossan accepted a certificate from the Niagara Region presented by Regional Councillor Tim Whelan.
Congratulations from the City of Thorold
In a speech, Thorold Mayor Terry Ugulini commended the Knights on their community service and acts of charity over the years.
Members of the Knights accepted a certificate from the City of Thorold in a presentation including Councillors Henry D’Angela, Carmen DeRose and Mayor Terry Ugulini.
A member of the Knights for 75 years, Randy Harrison was honoured in the presentation.
Father Jose from Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church lead the gathering in a prayer of thanks before dinner.
Scenes from the 100th Anniversary Celebration
It was an evening to show a sense of gratitude for the many years of charity by the Knights.
It was a celebration to raise a glass and say cheers for the unity in our community.
It was a night for fun times among brother Knights and their guests.
It was a time for friends to come together and share the fellowship.
It was a feast for the Knights and their friends to enjoy
Overall, the event celebrated how our local Knights have maintained the Order’s principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism for 100 years.
Stay tuned to the Knights of Columbus to see how these Catholic men continue to put faith into action for the next 100 years and further into the future.