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Over time, the safety net expanded to help others in need. 140 years later, 2 million members internationally apply faith in action. At its founding there was one council with 36 members. Blessed Michael McGivney’s lesson of faith in action has flourished. This web exhibit highlights the Knights of Columbus’ faith in action and its roots.</p> </div> <div class="content-area"> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div><div class=" PageContent"> <div> <div class="score-hero featuredLeft default " style="background:url('https://images2.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/rochester_council_1923_crop/Zz04ZmY1ZDgyNjVmYTgxMWVmODMxM2ZlZDkwMjZhNTJlNQ==?width=1366') center center / cover no-repeat;"> <div class="container"> <div class="score-hero__caption bg-colorKnightRedDark opacity-90 "> <H2 class="score-hero__caption__heading colorWhite headlineXL"> Caring for Refugees </H2> <div class="score-hero__caption__body "> <div class="rich-text "> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">There are many reasons why families flee their homes, among them are religious persecution, war, or natural disaster. Whatever the cause, the Knights of Columbus is ready to respond with support to those with need.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="score-hero__caption__call-to-action"> <div> <a class="score-button default md ghost white-over-dark GTMBUTTON" target="_self" rel="" href="/exhibits/caring-for-refugees/" data-target="" data-toggle="" > VIEW EXHIBIT </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class=" PageContent"> <div> <div class="score-hero featuredRight default " style="background:url('https://images2.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/ww1_knights_support_crop/Zz05ODIzOGUwODVmYTgxMWVmOTQ5OWZlZDkwMjZhNTJlNQ==?width=1366') center center / cover no-repeat;"> <div class="container"> <div class="score-hero__caption bg-colorNavyKnightLight opacity-90 "> <H2 class="score-hero__caption__heading colorKnightGold headlineXL"> Support to the Military </H2> <div class="score-hero__caption__body "> <div class="rich-text "> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Reaching back to 1916, the Knights of Columbus has offered support – both material and spiritual – to those in the military. This aid includes scholarships for military chaplains, chapels, centers offering recreation and respite, and pilgrimages to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes for healing.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="score-hero__caption__call-to-action"> <div> <a class="score-button default md ghost white-over-dark GTMBUTTON" target="_self" rel="" href="/exhibits/support-to-the-military/" data-target="" data-toggle="" > VIEW EXHIBIT </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class=" PageContent"> <div> <div class="score-hero featuredLeft default " style="background:url('https://images2.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/haiti_prosthetics/Zz01MmM5M2RjMDVmYTkxMWVmODc3MGM2OWYyNjcwN2VlNQ==?width=1366') center center / cover no-repeat;"> <div class="container"> <div class="score-hero__caption bg-colorInsuranceBlue opacity-90 "> <H2 class="score-hero__caption__heading colorWhite headlineXL"> Partnerships and Collaborations </H2> <div class="score-hero__caption__body "> <div class="rich-text "> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Partnerships have been an effective means for the Knights of Columbus to extend their charitable mission. A few of the many collaborations designed to improve the lives of those with need include the Canadian Wheelchair Mission, Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, and blood drives.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="score-hero__caption__call-to-action"> <div> <a class="score-button default md ghost white GTMBUTTON" target="_self" rel="" href="/exhibits/partnerships-and-collaborations/" data-target="" data-toggle="" > VIEW EXHIBIT </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class=" PageContent"> <div> <div class="score-hero featuredRight default " style="background:url('https://images4.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/record_radioseries/Zz02ZDU4MDkxZTVmYTkxMWVmYmI4N2NlYmYxYzAzMGY5Nw==?width=1366') center center / cover no-repeat;"> <div class="container"> <div class="score-hero__caption bg-colorNavyKnightLight opacity-90 "> <H2 class="score-hero__caption__heading colorKnightGold headlineXL"> Telling Our Story, Spreading the Word </H2> <div class="score-hero__caption__body "> <div class="rich-text "> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Knights of Columbus recognizes the value of communicating within and beyond. The monthly magazine <em>Columbiad </em>(later <em>Columbia</em>) was established in 1893. In its day, radio was well used with pre-recorded acetate discs (records) sent to stations for broadcast. As the communication technologies evolved, the Knights’ means of communications also evolved.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="score-hero__caption__call-to-action"> <div> <a class="score-button default md ghost white-over-dark GTMBUTTON" target="_self" rel="" href="/exhibits/telling-our-story-spreading-the-word/" data-target="" data-toggle="" > VIEW EXHIBIT </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class=" PageContent"> <div> <div class="score-hero featuredLeft default " style="background:url('https://images4.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/jp2_countenrico/Zz05ZDk4N2NiMjVmYTkxMWVmYjVjZTc2MzI2MDJiOGE2Yg==?width=1366') center center / cover no-repeat;"> <div class="container"> <div class="score-hero__caption bg-colorKnightRedDark opacity-90 "> <H2 class="score-hero__caption__heading colorWhite headlineXL"> Vatican Relations </H2> <div class="score-hero__caption__body "> <div class="rich-text "> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Friendship between the Vatican and the Knights of Columbus began more than 100 years. 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