Brother Knights and all men of Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, there is a men's conference in Wichita Saturday, March 10, 2012. Several local Knights will be attending, if you have interest in joining in this worthwhile event arrangements will be made to carpool.

For more information about the the event see the details below. If you have interest in joining the carpool contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Brought to you by K of C Council #4118

In cooperation with the Knights of Columbus Council #4118, the Spiritual Life Center is hosting this year's Catholic Men's Conference. A variety of speakers and topics intended to strengthen the faith of men.

Speakers this year include:

• Fr. John Hotze, “What Fr. Kapaun teaches us about Manhood”
• Timothy Putnam, President and Cofounder of NFPAware, “The Most Important Decision”
• Tony Brandt and Chris Stewart, topic to be determined

The $20.00 fee includes the conference, lunch*, and snacks at the Center. If you would like to stay overnight and make it a retreat, please call the Center at (316) 744-0167. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Wichita’s Family Life and NFP Office, the Knights of Columbus Council #4118, and the Spiritual Life Center.

Clergy (priests, deacons, and religious) are asked to pay the cost of lunch only (you may call to register).

Regular Registration Fees
$20.00 Commuter

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Great Opportunity for a Creative Individual

The Columbian Guild of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2955 Dodge City, KS is seeking a creative Hall Manager. The position begins as an assistant manager for 90 days working into full management. This opportunity offers the right person a unique experience to host special events for Dodge City and surrounding communities. Plus, families celebrating weddings, graduations, and anniversaries just to name a few. These types events occur on weekends, availability Friday through Sunday is necessary for the right candidate. Catering, managerial, and hospitality skills are encouraged. Duties include, but are not limited to; scheduling and cooking for hall functions, ordering supplies plus food, and reporting to the guild.

The Knights of Columbus Guild is eager to meet you, for applications call (620)-225-1421 or email the Guild at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

(Drug testing and background check required)

The new prolife sign west of Howell on the north side of the road is finished!

You probably noticed the previous sign west of Howell was in pretty bad repair. Thanks to Steve's Welding and Denis Burkhart, a new sign made of metal is ready to spread the life message. Take a drive and see how the Knights make public our shared belief in the sanctity of all human life.

Photo taken August 2011

Knights host the ordination luncheon of Bishop-elect Brungardt. Click the picture so see photos from the event.

3rd Degree met Monday January 24, 2011 for its regular monthly meeting.

• Omar Mejia was named Knight of the Month, Tim and Dee Burke were named Family of the Month.
• The Friday night menu at the hall for February will be $2.00 Taco February 4th, Chicken Fried Steak February 11th, Hamburger and Fries February 18th, Beef Stew and Corn Bread February 25th. Reservations are required and need to be made by Wednesday of each week by calling 225-1421.
• Benefit Breakfast February 27th is for the Dominican Sisters. We are having a Major Degree on March 5th, if you are not a Knight please consider becoming one.
• For information call 620 225-5834. “The Knights of Columbus are the Strong Arm of the Church.”

Knights of Columbus Walk the Walk

One of the core values promoted by the Knights of Columbus is to protect life. That value received special emphasis Saturday May 8th. Sacred Heart Council #2955 in Dodge City sponsored a Mother Daughter Pro Life Forum at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Open to women in the Diocese, over 100 mothers and daughter participated in sessions designed for high school and junior high ladies. All four corners of the diocese were represented including, Kiowa, Lakin, LaCrosse, Satanta, Dodge City and Garden City. A variety of speakers presented topics such as:

• Abstinence, self-respect, reasons to save sex till marriage and God has a plan for your life~Elizabeth Schmeidler
• Chastity, modesty, dating, Theology of the Body~ Dr. Diana Crook
• Church Teaching.  What can you do to promote a Culture of Life amidst a culture of death?  Reconciliation & New Beginnings~Fr. Ted Skalsky, Fr. Ted Stoeklein
  
• Peer pressure, slogans, common misconceptions~Rudy Martinez
• Self-respect & Life has intrinsic value, reasons to speak out for life, and God has a plan for you~Gina Sanders
• In the Beginning.  Fetal development, abortion, and complications~ David Gittrich - Kansans for Life
  
• Testimony of post-abortive women~ Presentation by Silent No More Campaign~Susie

The Knights of Council #2955 are honored to offer this forum and are grateful so many women participated. We also extend our gratitude to Steve and Becky Hessman, Joe and Becky Gleason for all their effort to organize the event. In addition, a hearty thank you to Linda Ackerman who prepared the meal and the Daughters of Isabella who served it.

See our photo album!