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Delegates representing Knights of
Columbus councils throughout Montana
gathered in Great Falls for the 106th
annual Montana State Knights of
Columbus Convention, April 15-18.
The State Knight and Family of the
Year were honored at the banquet, with
both awards going to Knights from
Council 844 in Helena. The Montana
State Knight of the Year is Jim McKeon,
a member of the Cathedral of St. Helena
Parish and financial secretary for
Council 844. Carl, Gail and Kevin
O’Loughlin of St. Mary Parish in Helena
were named Family of the Year.
Convention speakers included representatives
of Special Olympics, the
Montana Catholic Conference, Catholic
Social Services of Montana and the Poor
Clares. Also speaking were Supreme
Representative David Bellendier, Bishop
George Leo Thomas and Bishop
Michael Warfel. Plaques in acknowledgement
of outstanding projects by
councils around the state were presented
during a luncheon.
Officeholders elected include State
Deputy Rod McElwee of Polson and State
Advocate Dave McLean of Anaconda.
Several charitable organizations supported
by the Montana Knights of
Columbus received contributions. State
Community Chairman Marty Beatty
noted the Knights give money and thousands
of volunteer hours to their parishes
and communities.
Published in The Montana Catholic Online, Volume 26, No. 5, May 21, 2010.
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