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Annual Scholarship Competition Applications (HERE!) for Council 6448 - due March 31, 2026.

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Applications for the 2026 Annual Scholarship Competition for Council 6448. 
The Knights of Columbus St. Leonard Council 6448 is a Catholic fraternal service organization dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Our council was chartered in 1973 and has continually served the needs of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and St. Leonard Catholic Church in the fields of education and vocations. In this spirit, the Knights of Columbus St. Leonard Council #6448 extends an invitation for you to apply for consideration to our college scholarship. Council 6448 will award up to three $500 scholarships to high school graduates that demonstrate a commitment to serving others in Church, School, and the Community. The successful candidate will receive a $500.00 scholarship to be used at an accredited Private or Public College, University, Vocational or Technical School in the fall. All application transcripts and references must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2026.  

BLESSING & LIGHTING OF THE NATIVITY SCENE IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH

After the 5 PM mass on Saturday, December 20, 2025, Brother Knights and families as well as members of St. Leonard Parish joined together for a festive Lighting of the Nativity Scene in front of the Church.  Brother Knight and Deacon Rick Wirch began by blessing the nativity scene.  Past Grand Knight Phil Dibb and Brother Knight Alan Lett threw the switch and oversaw the setup.  Brother Knight Jerry Voors led the participants in caroling by singing before and after the blessing.  Mary Dibb graciously served cookies to parishioners and Brother Knight's families to help celebrate this festive event.  Council 6448 Knights maintain, set up, and store the Nativity scene for St. Leonard's Parish. To see more photos from this event, please see the photo galleries link here.

Breakfast with Santa was Held on December 14, 2025

Breakfast with Santa was held after the 9 o'clock Mass on December 14, 2025 in the School Cafeteria.  Our Council's Breakfast with Santa was a great success, and hundreds of Saint Leonard parishioners and families were joyfully served a warm breakfast of pancakes and syrup, sausages, applesauce, milk, coffee, and juice.  Thank you to all of the Brother Knights from Knights of Columbus Council 6448 that gave of their time to make this event a success!  We couldn't pull off such a large event without all of this help!!!  Shown in the photo are many of the Brother Knights who served as cooks, played music, served food, assisted with raffles and clean-up, staffed the Keep Christ in Christmas coloring contest, and Santa himself who took photos with the children.

COUNCIL 6448 DONATES A RECORD $4,525 TO ST. FRANCIS de SALES SEMINARY AS PART OF SUCCESSFUL SENTIMENTS FOR SEMINARIANS PROGRAM

In November and December of 2025, St. Leonard Knights of Columbus Council 6448 raised a record $4,525 for the Sentiments for Seminarians Program!  We gratefully thank St. Leonard parishioners, Brother Knights, and all those who donated to this worthy cause. The Sentiments for Seminarians program held in November is a way to support priestly and religious vocations. Since Seminarians don’t get paid, have no jobs or vacations, it’s often hard for them to obtain many simple, needed items and travel when and where they need to.  The Knights of Columbus Council 6448 Sentiments for Seminarians Program collected donations of cash, gas cards, and pre-paid gift cards.  In the photograph, Brother Knight Dave Pronschinske (right) presented our donation of gift cards to St. Francis Seminary this December.  Transitional Deacon Nathan Budde (left) from St. Francis de Sales Seminary accepted the donations on behalf of the seminary.

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COUNCIL 6448 DONATES $1,000 To Life’s Connection in Waukesha.

On November 05, 2025, Council 6448 Donated $1,000 to Life's Connection in Wakesha to help the organization recover from flooding this past summer. Life's Connection is a pro-life organization which provides free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, miscarriage and stillbirth support, counseling and support, and material support for expectant families.  They strive to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being for expectant families.  Knights of Columbus are called to respect, defend, and promote the dignity of every human person. Whether by supporting women and their children through pregnancy center support, marching to defend the unborn and their mothers from abortion, or fundraising for life-saving ultrasound machines, Knights are building a civilization of life and love. Consistent with our pro-life mission, Grand Knight Andrew Wurster traveled to Life's Connection in Waukesha, WI in early November.  Grand Knight Andrew Wurster was provided a tour of facilities and an explanation of the incredible services offered by Life's Connection.  At the conclusion of the visit, Grand Knight Andrew Wurster presented a check in the amount of $1,000.00 to Life's Connection on behalf of St. Leonard Knights of Columbus Council 6448. 

COUNCIL 6448 DONATES $1,000 To Repairers of the Breach.

On October 28, 2025, Council 6448 Donated $1,000 to Repairers of the Breach, Milwaukee’s only daytime refuge and resource center for homeless adults.  Repairers of the Breach is a 501c3 nonprofit organization located at 1335 W. Vliet Street near downtown Milwaukee, ​and is open from 7AM to 3:45 PM, Mon-Sat.  Repairers of the Breach operates a daytime sanctuary where homeless and at-risk men and women can get the resources they need to get back on track. 

TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE DURING Weekend Masses June 14/15, 2025.

Led by Deputy Grand Knight Andrew Wurster, the Tootsie Roll drive was held after weekend masses at St. Leonard Parish on June 14/15, 2025.  The drive was a great success with many people approaching the table.  Proceeds from the Tootsie Roll Drive are used to support children with intellectual disabilities and the St. Leonard Parish Vines and Branches Program - a Christian Formation Program for Special Needs.  Shown here are Financial Secretary and Past Grand Knight Ernie Sobczak, Jr. and Brother Knight Jeffrey Toth.  Please click the link here for more photos from this event.

2025 Scholarship Award Winner - Knights of Columbus Council 6448

On behalf of Knights of Columbus Council 6448, Scholarship Committee Chair and Brother Knight Dan Burau presents a $500 scholarship check to Cal W., a recent graduate of Catholic Memorial High School. Council 6448 awarded three $500 scholarships to high school graduates that demonstrated a commitment to serving others in Church, School, and the Community.  Congratulations Cal! and Good luck with your college studies!!

2025 Scholarship Award Winner - Knights of Columbus Council 6448

On behalf of Knights of Columbus Council 6448, Brother Knight Jeffrey Toth presents a $500 scholarship check and certificate to Samantha S. from Muskego High School. Council 6448 awarded three $500 scholarships to high school graduates that demonstrated a commitment to serving others in Church, School, and the Community.  Congratulations Samantha!  Good luck with your college studies!!

2025 Scholarship Award Winner - Knights of Columbus Council 6448

On behalf of Knights of Columbus Council 6448, Scholarship Committee Chair and Brother Knight Dan Burau presents a $500 scholarship check to Alexis K., a recent graduate of Catholic Memorial High School. Council 6448 awarded three $500 scholarships to high school graduates that demonstrated a commitment to serving others in Church, School, and the Community.  Congratulations Alexis! and Good luck with your college studies!!

Highway Pickup on May 10, 2025

Led by Grand Knight Andrew Wurster, Highway Pickup on North Cape Road on May 10, 2025 was a great success with 9 brother knights from Council 6448 present.

BLESSING & LIGHTING OF THE NATIVITY SCENE IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH

After the 5 PM mass on Saturday, December 21, 2024, Brother Knights and families as well as members of St. Leonard Parish joined together for a festive Lighting of the Nativity Scene in front of the Church.  Brother Knight and Deacon Rick Wirch began by blessing the nativity scene.  Past Grand Knight Phil Dibb threw the switch and oversaw the setup.  Brother Knight Jerry Voors led the participants in caroling by singing before and after the blessing.  Mary Dibb graciously served cookies to parishioners and  Brother Knight's families to help celebrate this festive event.  To see more photos from this event, please see the photo galleries link here.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA WAS HELD SUNDAY DECEMBER 08, 2024

Breakfast with Santa was held after the 9 o'clock Mass on December 08, 2024 in the School Cafeteria.  Our Council's Breakfast with Santa was a great success, and many families were joyfully served.  Thank you to all of the Brother Knights that gave of their time to make this event a success!  We couldn't pull off such a large event without all of this help!!!

COUNCIL 6448 DONATES $3,344 TO ST. FRANCIS de SALES SEMINARY AS PART OF SUCCESSFUL SENTIMENTS FOR SEMINARIANS PROGRAM

In November and December of 2024, St. Leonard Knights of Columbus Council 6448 raised $3,344 for the Sentiments for Seminarians Program!  We gratefully thank St. Leonard parishioners, Brother Knights, and all those who donated to this worthy cause.  The Sentiments for Seminarians program held in November is a way to support priestly and religious vocations. Since Seminarians don’t get paid, have no jobs or vacations, it’s often hard for them to obtain many simple, needed items and travel when and where they need to.  The Knights of Columbus Council 6448 Sentiments for Seminarians Program collected donations of cash, gas cards, and pre-paid gift cards.  In the photograph, Brother Knight Dave Pronschinske (right) presented our donation of gift cards to St. Francis Seminary this December.  The Very Reverend Luke N. Strand (left), Rector and Diocesan Priest at St. Francis de Sales Seminary accepted the donations on behalf of the seminary.

Council 6448 Donates Coats as Part of 2024 Coats for Kids Program!

When families struggle to clothe their children with warm coats in the winter, Knights of Columbus Councils help meet this basic need with the Coats for Kids program. Since the start of the program in 2009, more than 394,000 coats have been distributed in 49 states and all 10 Canadian provinces. Last year alone, the Knights of Columbus distributed coats to 88,062 children throughout the U.S. and Canada.  This November, Grand Knight Andrew Wurster from Council 6448 presented two boxes of coats to Sister Alice of our Sister Parish, St. Michael's, on N. 24th Street in Milwaukee.  The following people are shown: Left: Khounthong Khamphim, Middle: Andrew Wurster, Right: Khamsing Sypraseuth.

LIVING ROSARY OCTOBER 30, 2024

Council 6448 joined the Council of Catholic Women for the Living Rosary at St. Leonard Parish in Muskego on Wednesday October 30th, 2024.

Council 6448 Assists with Ushering at Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians on 20 October 2024

Council 6448 Assists with Ushering at Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians on 20 October 2024.  Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians  Located on 435 acres of glorious scenery on the highest elevation in Southeastern Wisconsin, Holy Hill is a destination for those looking to celebrate their faith in a sacred place of peace, beauty and prayer. Under the care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill, The Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians is open to the public and draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and sightseers annually.

Highway Pickup October 2024

Led by Grand Knight Andrew Wurster, Highway Pickup on North Cape Road on October 19, 2024 was a great success with 8 brother knights from Council 6448 present.

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TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE DURING Weekend Masses May 11/12 2024.

Led by Deputy Grand Knight Andrew Wurster, the Tootsie Roll drive was held after weekend masses at St. Leonard Parish on May 11/12, 2024.  The drive was a great success with many people approaching the table. Shown here (from left to right) are Brother Knight Jeff Toth and Deputy Grand Knight Andrew Wurster.

Highway Pickup August 2024

Led by Grand Knight Andrew Wurster, Highway Pickup on North Cape Road on August 24, 2024 was a great success with 9 brother knights from Council 6448 present.

Grand Knight Patrick Jezuit receives a 200% new member goal award on behalf of Council 6448!

On Thursday May 09, District Deputy Andrew Wurster presented an award from the Knights of Columbus State Council to Grand Knight Pat Jezuit for achieving 200% of the Council 6448’s goal for new members!

Highway Pickup May 2024

Led by Grand Knight Patrick Jezuit (left), Highway Pickup on North Cape Road on May  04, 2024 was a great success with a big turnout.  In addition to Brother Knights of St. Leonard Council 6448, many family and friends were also present.