Knights adopt resolutions on marriage, life, schools and other issues

Published: 2006-08-07

ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) -- The Knights of Columbus' 124th annual convention in Orlando closed with a memorial Mass celebrated by Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn., the Knights' supreme chaplain, and a reaffirmation of its members' faith in the form of resolutions aimed at stemming what they consider the deterioration of the American values-based culture. The Knights adopted resolutions on marriage, life issues, the Pledge of Allegiance, school choice and decency in the media and the Internet, and also expressed support for the U.S. armed forces. In his homily, Bishop Lori invoked the spirit of the Knights' founder, Father Michael J. McGivney, a candidate for sainthood. "From his place in eternity, Father McGivney continues to teach us how to live the principles of our order -- charity, unity and fraternity," Bishop Lori said. "Every time we talk about the principles of the order, we're talking about Father McGivney," Bishop Lori said. "We're talking about a parish priest who exemplified those ideals and it inspires us and teaches us how to live them from eternity."

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