4th Degree Exemplification January 11, 2026 - 73 Knights were Exemplified into the 4th Degree at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Norwich. A number of dignitaries were present, including our Supreme Master Michael McCusker.
Pictured below is new Sir Knight Domenico Iacobelli on the left, from the North Haven Council. Also from L-R are SK Jonathan Santillo, Faithful Pilot; SK Andrea Puzio, Faithful Comptroller & Past Faithful Navigator; His Excellency Sir Knight Bishop Richard Reidy who was exemplified here and Justin Appi, Faithful Navigator
Veterans at Arden Care Center in Hamden - 11/5/2025
Sir Knight Jonathan Santillo: I’m so honored to have been able to participate in this event to honor our Veterans who are less fortunate than most of us. God bless our Veterans during this upcoming Veteran’s Day. We were accompanied by the Commander of the American Legion Post 88 in Hamden, CT. for the program detailed in the 1st photo. The ceremony was held in the meeting room of the Arden Care Center and we visited Veterans in their rooms who were unable to come to the meeting room, to present the Certificates of Appreciation for their service.
Sir Knight Jonathan Santillo: I’m so honored to have been able to participate in this event to honor our Veterans who are less fortunate than most of us. God bless our Veterans during this upcoming Veteran’s Day. We were accompanied by the Commander of the American Legion Post 88 in Hamden, CT. for the program detailed in the 1st photo. The ceremony was held in the meeting room of the Arden Care Center and we visited Veterans in their rooms who were unable to come to the meeting room, to present the Certificates of Appreciation for their service.
The Fourth Degree is the Patriotic Degree
It is an extension of the third degree. Members of this degree are addressed as “Sir Knight”. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism and to encourage active Catholic citizenship.
Only Fourth Degree Knights may optionally join the Knights of Columbus’ prestigious Color Corps. The visible arm of the Knights, as they are often seen in parades, Church events & Mass's and other local events wearing their uniform, beret, baldric & sword.
The need for a patriotic degree was first considered in 1886, and a special plea was made at the National Meeting of 1899. The first Fourth Degree exemplification followed in 1900 with 1,100 Knights participating at the Lenox Lyceum in New York City. Today there are more than 2,500 Assemblies.
As of August 1, 2024 there are 4,814 Sir Knights in Connecticut, exemplifying 704 new Sir Knights in Connecticut during the last 4 years (2020-2024).
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It is an extension of the third degree. Members of this degree are addressed as “Sir Knight”. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism and to encourage active Catholic citizenship.
Only Fourth Degree Knights may optionally join the Knights of Columbus’ prestigious Color Corps. The visible arm of the Knights, as they are often seen in parades, Church events & Mass's and other local events wearing their uniform, beret, baldric & sword.
The need for a patriotic degree was first considered in 1886, and a special plea was made at the National Meeting of 1899. The first Fourth Degree exemplification followed in 1900 with 1,100 Knights participating at the Lenox Lyceum in New York City. Today there are more than 2,500 Assemblies.
As of August 1, 2024 there are 4,814 Sir Knights in Connecticut, exemplifying 704 new Sir Knights in Connecticut during the last 4 years (2020-2024).
To Contact our Assembly,
please email: [email protected] or click on “Contact Us" in the Menu