Faith
Catholic Man (Cor):
“Cor ad cor loquitur. (Heart speaks to heart.)”
– St. John Henry Newman
Cor is a flexible framework of prayer, formation and fraternity that helps focus men on Jesus through building Christ-centered brotherhood.
“Cor is meant to transform us, by drawing us closer to Christ and each other.”
– Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly
Our 2026 Cor Program will be the “Men of the Word” bible study. This group will meet at 7pm on the first Wednesday of every month in the parish center of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waconia.
Seminarian Program:
Refund Support Vocation Program (RSVP) is keeping the faith alive by supporting our seminarians and postulants. As the strong right arm of the church, the Knights of Columbus are committed to providing moral, financial, and spiritual support to our future priests and religious at all stages of their formation. We also provide our “adopted” seminarian or religious with moral support and prayers for their success.
Building Domestic Church Kiosk:
Helping to strengthen our church and families by providing exceptional religious education materials to all Catholics. The kiosk in the St. Joseph Catholic Church narthex contains engaging, faith-based literature available for free to all.
Columbus Day Mass and Dinner:
The Knights celebrate our annual Columbus Day Mass together at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waconia on the Saturday closest to Columbus Day. This is followed by a gathering at the American Legion Club for a steak dinner. This group activity reflects the core fraternal values of the Knights. We’re men of faith that are called to bring our families together to celebrate Mass then share fellowship together as a group. Embracing opportunities to share our faith together through fellowship and service is what we do, having fun along the way!
Sacramental Gifts:
The sacraments stand as the most significant events in the life of the domestic church. The Knights of Columbus are there to support and embrace our parish families at these essential moments of encounter with Christ. Our Council will play an integral role in these momentous faith events and the lives of our families and parish community through prayer and the presentation of symbolic gifts. As children and adult members become more integrated into the life of the church and their parish, they should know that members of the Knights of Columbus will always be present in a tangible and meaningful way.
Warriors to Lourdes: A Pilgrimage of Healing and Hope
Since 2013, the Knights of Columbus has partnered with the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, to sponsor the annual Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage.
Each year, wounded, ill and injured U.S. warriors (as well as non-wounded) are accepted to participate in a five-day retreat in Lourdes culminating with the events of the International Military Pilgrimage. Selected pilgrims spend this time of prayer and reflection taking meaningful steps in their journey toward healing from moral injury and finding inner peace.
Applications for the 2026 Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage are now available. The application deadline is January 15, 2026. Learn more, here: https://www.warriorstolourdes.com/