“Catholics must be committed to the defense of life in all its stages and in every condition” (St. John Paul II, 1995). The urgency of the threat to a culture of life in our world cannot be misunderstood. The Knights of Columbus vigorously defends the dignity of each human being at every stage of life. Councils and parishes can work to build a culture of life and a civilization of love through these important programs.
- Life Chain
- 40 days for Life
- Walk for Life
- Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home Support
- Novena for Life
- Fund Drive for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Program Chairmen
Ken Macdonald
Life Programs
916-284-6541
kcmac76@gmail.com
Past Events
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Annual ID Drive is Underway
Joe Romanazzi, PGK and ID Drive Chairman Our Council’s annual ID Drive for 2026 is underway. Each year our Council hands out thousands of free Tootsie Rolls in an effort to raise money for Camp ReCreation, a camp sanctioned by the Sacramento Diocese for intellectually disabled (ID) teens and adults. This is part of our…
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Pope Leo’s Message to Knights of Columbus
for the 144th Supreme Convention As the 144th Supreme Convention began last week in Denver, the Knights received a special video greeting from His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. Addressing the Convention’s theme of “In The One, We Are One,” the Holy Father reflected on the importance of promoting the virtues of unity and charity, encouraging…
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Knight of the Month – Ken Macdonald
Recognition Ken was recognized for his leadership of the Life activities that our Council supports and participates in.
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Life Center Fundraiser
Mother’s Day fundraiser for the Life Center at SJE Brother Knights Ken Macdonald, Mike Dougherty, and Gene Gobbo sell roses to fundraise for the Sacramento Life Center.
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THANK YOU FATHER EDUINO!
FROM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 4970 The Knights of Columbus, Council 4970 presented Fr. Eduino with acertificate of appreciation at the 9:00am Mass on Sunday, June 14 to thank him for serving as their Council Chaplain over the past 12 years. Peter Kilkenny, Past Grand Knight, spoke about how Fr. Eduino alwaysencouraged them to “keep…
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Camp ReCreation Director Attends Business Meeting
ID Drive 2025 Camp ReCreation’s Camp Director, Carrie Judd, joined us at our January 13, 2026 Business Meeting to accept the donations we collected from our annual Tootsie Roll Drive to benefit the intellectually disabled. Two checks totaling $25,131.00 were presented on behalf of our Council 4970 membership by GK Frank Consulo and PGK Joe…
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Donations to our annual ID Drive Exceed $25,000 This Year
By: Joe Romanazzi The results of our Council’s 2025 ID Drive were excellent this year. We receivedan additional $10,000.00 in ID Drive donations in December 2025, which broughtour final total to $25,131.00. Although this is a decrease from last year’s historictotal of $35,846.40, it is the third highest amount we have ever received in ID…