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About Knights of Columbus Council 1214

Knights of Columbus Council 1214 is a brotherhood of Catholic gentelmen dedicating our collective activities to supporting St. Joseph Catholic Parish and School and the local community of Fort Collins, CO.

Our guiding principles are Charity,Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism, following the inspiration handed down from Blessed Father McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus.

We are particularly proud to have recently celebrated our 100th year anniversary as an active Knights of Columbus Council!

Where there is a need, there is a Knight!

Upcoming Council Meetings

 Next Officers Planning Meeting (2nd Wed.): Oct 8, 2025 at 7:00pm
 Next Council Business Meeting (4th Wed.): Sep 24, 2025
 Council Business Meeting Times: Rosary at 7:00pm - Meeting at 7:30pm

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Wayne Carroll, Knight of the Month Aug. 2025

Wayne Carroll

Council 1214 is proud to honor our retiring Chainsaw Ministry Committee Chairman, Wayne Carroll, after serving 12 years helping the Abbey of Walburga, 10 years as the Chairman for the St Joseph Parish Picnic, 3 years heading the Golf Tournament and 3 years helping to feed the hungry. Wayne made his First Degree in April 1996, his Third Degree in November that same year and he is a 4th Degree Sir Knight. Wayne helped with Lenten Fish Fry Dinners, Pancake Breakfasts and is highly respected by all who have served with him as a Knight. All of us at Council 1214 wish you well and we give a special thanks to you Wayne for your outstanding Knights service! Vivat Jesus!

August 2025 Knight of the Month (PDF)

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Membership Update! Brand New Knights of Columbus - August 2025

Council 1214 is proud to welcome our newest Knights! Jason Bermudez and Killian O'Hare joined our Council on August 12, 2025 and received their 3rd Degree pins by their fathers. They then went off to college at the South Dakota School of Mines. We welcome these young men to the Knights! Vivat Jesus!

Membership_August_2025 Message

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Habemus Papam!

With great joy, we welcome Pope Leo XIV as the new Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church. The Knights of Columbus unite in prayer for our Holy Father, asking the Lord to strengthen him as he shepherds the people of God with wisdom, compassion, and courage. May Mary, Mother of the Church, intercede for Pope Leo XIV always. Vivat Jesus!

Pope Leo Message

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Council 1214 - Coming Events & Meetings

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2509 Mtgs_Events

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Council 1214 - Past Events

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Youth Group Pancake Breakfast @ Meredith Hall - Sunday May 4, 2025

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Parishioners enjoyed assorted pancakes, sausages, and refreshments prepared by Council 1214 Knights after the 7:30 & 9:30 Masses

Sincere thanks to all the volunteers from the Parish Youth Group, the Brother Knights and the community who helped to make this a great event! Also, special thanks to all the participants who generously donated to support the St. Joseph Parish Youth's Mission Trip this summer!

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Father Simon is now a Sir Knight of the Fourth Degree!

Father Simon 4th Degree

Sir Knight
Father Simon Kalonga!

Council 1214 wishes to sincerely congratulate our new Sir Knight, Reverend Father Simon, we are so proud to stand with you as a 4th Degree Sir Knight!

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Welcome Back Father Raj!

Father Raj Returns

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Council 1214 wishes to sincerely welcome back our dear Brother Knight, Father Raj, we are all glad to see you back!

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Lenten Fish Fry Dinners - Friday April 4 & 11, 2025

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Participants really enjoyed fried fish, french fries, mac & cheese, cole slaw, rolls, cookies and refreshments! A good time was had by all at two Lenten Fish Fry Dinners on 4/4 & 4/11, provided by Council 1214 during Lent this year!

Special thanks to all the Brother Knights who volunteered to help make these great events! And special thanks to all the participants who generously donated for Marisol Family St. Joseph, Ft. Collins.

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Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship Winner!

Scholarship

                Bella Robinson

                  from Fossil High School

Presented by Knights of Columbus Council 1214
April 6, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Parish.

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Grand Knight
Joe Caprarola
CaprarolaJ@gmail.com

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K of C Insurance Agent
Michael Lodato
Michael.Lodato@kofc.org
(970) 901-9873

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