Cardinal Bellarmine Council #4849

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Council Charter, How it all Began in 1960.

Old KofC Hall Emblem

2024 ID check presentation, Megan O'Brian from Little Friends.

2024 ID check presentation, Marcie Lucas from Fox Valley Special Recreation.

2024 ID check presentation, Terry Williams from Giant Steps Canopy.

2024 ID check presentation, Lore Baker from Association for Individual Development.

Council Officers 2025-2026. L-R: Mike Arbizzani, DD Gary Stopka,Vince India, Jim Power, Deacon Tom Hawksworth, Rick Marsh, Bill Dugan, Ray Froehlich, Darrel Bancroft, Marty Wolding, Matt Guthrie. Not shown Fr. Lavan, Phil Brink, Pat Gengler, Jim Griffin, Tom Wright.

2025 Soccer participants and champions.
Champs: girls age 13; and boys age 9, 10, 11, and 13.

2024-2025 Gold Award for State Faith in Action Programming.

Two of the four Free Throw Champions for the 2024 council free throw competition.

2024-2025 essay contest winners. One of the essays won 3rd in the State of IL

Becca - Grade 5 advanced to State competition.

2024-2025 Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest winners. The grade 3-5 entry advanced to State competition.

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Upcoming Council Events

About Our Council

Council Business Meeting Schedule

1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM

Council Planning Meeting Schedule

4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM

Meetings Location

120 S. Lancaster Ave (Meeting)
180 S. Russell Ave (Mailing)
Aurora, IL 60506 US

Council Officers

Current Newsletter

Family of the Month

Brandon Soris Family

Brandon and his wife Katie are both active in the parish. Brandon is a new member of the parish Finance Council and assisted Joe Vagnoni at the recent soccer challenge. Katie is a member of the St. Anne's Society and is the wedding coordinator for the p...
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Knight of the Month

Vincent A India

Vince is a consistent supporter of many council activities. At the recent ID Drive weekend, he worked eight-hour shifts on both Friday and Saturday. Vince is a generous supporter of our annual vocation raffle and currently serves as the council 2nd Year...
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Family of the Year

Matthew D Guthrie Family

Matt and his family participated in many parish activities during 2024. Matt is a PGK and FDD and holds the purser role in the Marquette Assembly. Matt is a trustee in our council, manages the kiosk, and served a major role in the 2024 ID Drive by succe...
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Knight of the Year

William P Dugan

Bill Dugan is truly the heartbeat of Council 4849 in Aurora, IL. His unwavering dedication and tireless commitment to our Council makes him an irreplaceable pillar of our community. As our Financial Secretary, Bill has shown remarkable leadership and at...
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