The video noted Father Keller’s efforts to serve the people of the Diocese of Gallup by working with the New Mexico and Arizona Knights to implement the “V8s for Vocations” project. “He really embodies that spirit of Blessed Michael J. Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, in a video announcing Father Keller as the inaugural recipient. Lori of Baltimore, the Knights supreme chaplain, presented the award to Father Matthew Keller, former state chaplain of New Mexico.įather Keller “is always ready to serve his people and knowing that in serving his people, he’s serving Christ,” said Bishop James S. The 2022 convention also marked the inaugural year for the Blessed Michael McGivney Medal, which will be given annually to a Knights of Columbus chaplain “whose priestly zeal and exemplary service are in the finest traditions of our founder,” according to the awards program.Īrchbishop William E. The Knights truly embody charity, diversity, unity and patriotism.” Thanking the group, he said: “Without you all, all the work we do as a Knight in the organization and as a church, we wouldn’t reach nearly all the people in the world that we have. He also said it has been “a privilege serving in a Catholic fraternity of gentlemen.” He said their children “embody faith in action with their charitable works in the community and in the church, and we don’t have to twist their arms to do it.” “Being raised as a Christian in the Catholic faith, we were always taught that a family that prays together, stays together and that always resonated with us,” Sewell said, before crediting his wife for being “the glue that has kept our family together.” “To say that we were pleasantly surprised would be a gross understatement,” Robert Sewell told the crowd after accepting the award with his family. His family members are regular volunteers in their parish and their community, particularly with the local Pregnancy Resource Center’s Walk for Life and the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church), has been a Knight for 15 years and has served in a variety of roles with the Knights. The Sewell family–Robert and Tracey Sewell and their eight children–of Douglasville, was named International Family of the Year. 1 for the 140th annual Supreme Convention of the Catholic fraternal men’s organization with a private concert at the legendary Grand Ole Opry House.īetween the featured performances of the Hillbilly Thomists, a band of Dominican friars, and country music star Craig Morgan, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and his wife, Vanessa, presented awards to individual Knights, councils, assemblies and jurisdictions for their outstanding achievements over the last year.Īmong the most prestigious honors were the International Family of the Year Award and the inaugural Blessed Michael McGivney Medal.
(CNS)–Thousands of Knights of Columbus members and their families were welcomed to Nashville Aug.
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