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A Message from our Faithful Navigator:
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On February 22, 1900, the first Fourth Degree exemplification ceremony was held in New York City. It was a natural outgrowth of the Knights fundamental belief that Catholics can be good citizens as well. Nearly 1,100 Knights participated and earned the title “Sir Knight”. Today there are some 370,160 Sir Knights out of the total 2+ million member Knights of Columbus. As of July 1, 2026 there are 155 members in our local Michael J. Sabella Assembly #2417, Denver, NC. Our Assembly consists of Sir Knights from three local parishes: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, St. Mark Catholic Church, and St. Therese Catholic Church.
As members of the Fourth Degree, we are visible reminders of our community service by our distinctive uniform. However, it is our actions that truly reflect our commitment to Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
In this celebration of the 250th year of the birth of our nation, we need remember the sacrifices made by our forefathers in winning our freedom, and to honor our current active military and veterans who have continued that noble tradition. My vision for our Assembly is to expand the support that we are already providing in this area.
I strongly urge you watch and to share the below YouTube video with your family and friends. It is particularly relevant as we enter our nation’s 250th year.
Vivat Jesus!
SK Dominick Golino
Our National Anthem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaxGNQE5ZLA
Who Are The Fourth Degree Knights?
They are the Knights on Main Street, the men you probably envision when someone says Knights of Columbus to you. They’re present in their distinct regalia at civic and Church events, acting as honor guards and color corps, or standing in respect at the funerals of members or during adoration of the Eucharist.
But there is more to being a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus than a uniform. They are the men who have chosen to embrace the Order’s fourth principle of patriotism, the men who lead the efforts to reach out to veterans and active military and to embody the fact that one can be a faithful Catholic and also be a faithful citizen.
The Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) program is a major initiative of the Fourth Degree supporting Veterans Affairs facilities. The Knights of Columbus has representatives at almost every Veterans Affairs medical clinic in the United States, where they recruit and manage K of C volunteers in developing activities and programs that aid patients’ most essential needs.
The Fourth Degree has also supported priests, in particular those who go on to serve as military chaplains. Through a special scholarship program, the Knights helped fund the education of seminarians preparing to become Catholic chaplains in the U.S. Armed Forces.
If you are not a Fourth Degree Knight, I ask that you prayerfully discern joining us. Contact me, SK Dominick Golino, Faithful Navigator at: dfgolino@gmail.com or 860-874-3978 for more information or to sign up.
Our Website:
Welcome to our Assembly 2417 website. Use the lefthand sidebar to browse through our website. You can also navigate to: https://www.kofcnc.org/4th-Degree for more information.
May God Bless you and may God Bless America.
Vivat Jesus!
SK Dominick Golino
Faithful Navigator
Michael J. Sabella Assembly #2417
dfgolino@gmail.com
860-874-3978
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