Congratulations to Peter Rubsam, one of own from Council 12698, on becoming the latest Sir Knight of the 4th Degree of The Knights of Columbus. Peter was privileged to attend the ceremony at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC marking the 125th anniversary of the first exemplification on February 22nd 1900. Peter was part of a class of over 700; the first exemplification had over 1,100 candidates. The entire ceremonial was overseen by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Supreme Chaplain, His Excellency Archbishop William Lori. They also celebrated a Mass and attended a banquet afterwards.

The next exemplification in CT is on Sunday, April 6, at the birthplace of our order, St. Mary’s in New Haven. If you wish to be a part of the Patriotic arm of our order, please let us know soon. You’ll have to complete a Form 4 application, email it to Council 12698 for verification at WiltonKnightsOfColumbus@gmail.com before it is sent to Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100. I encourage all of our 3rd Degree Knights to become members of the 4th Degree.

Congratulations again to Peter in his fantastic accomplishment, and thanks to his wife Jeannie and all the others who were there with him to celebrate.