The Knights of Columbus International headquarters located in New Haven Connecticut announced yesterday evening that the Immaculate Conception Council of the Knights of Columbus, council #13679, was awarded the Father McGivney Award. The District Deputy presented the engraved plaque to the ocuncil at a special ceremony held on September 12, 2006.
Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson president of the international organization, in recognizing the local winner, said, "Please accept my sincere congratulations on attaining this prestigious award. The dedication to the Order shown by your council is seen in the high standard of excellence you have achieved. At the same time, I encourage you to carry forward this enthusiasm to meet the challenges that will face the Knights of Columbus in the years ahead. May this award be a remeinder and an inspiration to the members of your council to continue to promote the ideals of Columbianism for the good of the Church, your community, and the Order."
In accepting the award, Grand Knight Don Wojtal, head of the Immaculate Conception Council, said, "Receiving this award is quite an honor. We're very pleased with this accomplishment."
