Master form the Virginia District Kelly Mortensen asks all GKs to post the following:
Worthy Brother Knights and Sir Knights,
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Knights of Columbus will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Fourth Degree within the historic walls of America’s parish church – Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
This will be the first presentation of the New Fourth Degree Exemplification, followed by a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Supreme Chaplain William Lori, the dedication of Father McGiveny statue, and then cocktails and Banquet at the New York Hilton Midtown.
In attendance for this historic event will be the Supreme Knight, Supreme Master, Supreme Officers and the Board of Directors.
Brother Knights, I welcome you to become a Fourth Degree Sir Knight at this historical event.
To participate in this historic event, the Virginia District of the Fourth-Degree plans to charter a bus departing from Fr. Robert W. McDonald Council #395, 2324 Pump Road, Richmond, VA 23233 at 6:00 a.m. on February 22 with a second pick up stop at Mount Vernon Council #5998, 8592 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22315 departing at 8:00 AM.
The bus will depart NYC following the banquet (approximately 10:00 p.m.) and return to each of the pickup locations.
Candidates, Sir Knight observers, and guests will pay $125, which will cover the cost of the bus and their banquet ticket. In addition, the candidate fee of $60 will be waived.
Note: Candidates and observers who do not ride the bus are responsible for your own transportation. Candidates must register on the supreme web site and must pay the $60 candidate fee, unless they bring their wives, and both attend the banquet at $125.00 each.
Important Note: Registration deadline for the bus is December 19th.
It may be a first come first served for seating so do not delay your response.
Reply to the District Master with; Name, phone number, email address, candidate or observer.
Fraternally,
Kelly Mortensen, PSD
Master, Virginia District