Knights of Columbus Delegates representing 62 local councils from across Mississippi will gather in Biloxi April 24-26 for the 111th state convention of the Mississippi Jurisdiction. Supreme Representative Tommy Harger, CDR U.S. Navy Ret., will address the convention Saturday.
JACKSON –The Knights of Columbus honor guard leads the Mass procession at the 2014 convention in Jackson. The 2015 gathering is set for Biloxi the last weekend of the month. (Mississippi Catholic File Photo)
The convention, in keeping with the theme, “Developing Catholic Leaders, Strengthening Catholic Families”, is a time of fellowship among knights and ladies Auxiliaries and for recognizing outstanding service projects carried out by councils and auxiliaries over the past year.
Bishop Joseph Kopacz, bishop of the Diocese of Jackson, will be principal celebrant at a Mass for deceased members on Saturday, April 24, at 8 a.m. at Biloxi St. Michael Parish.