EXEMPLIFICATION OF PATRIOTISM - 3/21/2026
I am pleased to announce that we will be having the Exemplification of Patriotism on Saturday March 21st at the Cathedral of St. Augustine in Bridgeport.
As previously noted, Bishop Caggiano has scheduled his annual KofC Appreciation Mass for that date at 9am with a reception to follow at the school, right across the parking lot. Registration for the Exemplification will also take place in the school.
Since there is a scheduled reception between the Mass and Exemplification we will not have a reception following the Exemplification. Therefore, I was able to drop the candidate fee to $50.00 and there will be no charge for guests. All guests that will be attending the Mass and reception must register so we can have an accurate count for food.
Bishop Caggiano would be pleased to have a good turnout for this Mass, a great opportunity to bring the wife, prospect, other! It would be great to have a good color turnout also.
Chris Randall, District Master
[email protected]
I am pleased to announce that we will be having the Exemplification of Patriotism on Saturday March 21st at the Cathedral of St. Augustine in Bridgeport.
As previously noted, Bishop Caggiano has scheduled his annual KofC Appreciation Mass for that date at 9am with a reception to follow at the school, right across the parking lot. Registration for the Exemplification will also take place in the school.
Since there is a scheduled reception between the Mass and Exemplification we will not have a reception following the Exemplification. Therefore, I was able to drop the candidate fee to $50.00 and there will be no charge for guests. All guests that will be attending the Mass and reception must register so we can have an accurate count for food.
Bishop Caggiano would be pleased to have a good turnout for this Mass, a great opportunity to bring the wife, prospect, other! It would be great to have a good color turnout also.
Chris Randall, District Master
[email protected]
ANSWER THE CALL TO THE FOURTH DEGREE
Take the next step in Patriotism, Faith, and Service.
District Master Chris Randall invites eligible Knights to advance to the Fourth Degree—the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus!
Join the Patriotic Degree and become a Sir Knight during the 250th Anniversary year of our great nation.
This is more than a ceremony—it’s a commitment to faith, country, and brotherhood.
Who Can Join?
Third Degree Knights
First Degree Knights: contact your Grand Knight to advance to 3rd Degree!
Family & Friends Welcome
Vivat Jesus,
Chris Randall, District Master
860-490-3566
Take the next step in Patriotism, Faith, and Service.
District Master Chris Randall invites eligible Knights to advance to the Fourth Degree—the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus!
Join the Patriotic Degree and become a Sir Knight during the 250th Anniversary year of our great nation.
This is more than a ceremony—it’s a commitment to faith, country, and brotherhood.
Who Can Join?
Third Degree Knights
First Degree Knights: contact your Grand Knight to advance to 3rd Degree!
Family & Friends Welcome
Vivat Jesus,
Chris Randall, District Master
860-490-3566
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).
To Contact our Assembly,
please email: [email protected] or click on “Contact Us" in the Menu
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