Knights of Columbus

A Texas oilman. A brilliant female archaeologist. An unknown world underneath the Vatican.

In 1939, a team of workers beneath the Vatican unearthed an early Christian grave. This surprising discovery launched a secret quest that would last decades a quest to discover the long-lost burial place of the Apostle Peter.

From earliest times, Christian tradition held that Peter a lowly fisherman from Galilee, whom Christ made leader of his Church was executed in Rome by Emperor Nero and buried on Vatican Hill. But his tomb had been lost to history. Now, funded anonymously by a wealthy American, a small army of workers embarked on the dig of a lifetime.

The incredible, sometimes shocking, story of the 75-year search and its key players has never been fully told until now. The quest would pit one of the 20th century's most talented archaeologists a woman against top Vatican insiders. The Fisherman's Tomb is a story of the triumph of faith and genius against all odds.

That Texas oilman was none other then George W. Strake! He famously signed a blank check to fund the project.

The late Pope Pius XII personally decorated him Knight of the Holy Cross of the order of St. Sylvester and named him a Supernumerary Private Papal Chamberlain of cape and Sword in 1950.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John O'Neill is a lawyer and #1 New York Times bestselling author. He has spent much of his life visiting and researching early Christian sites. He is a 1967 graduate of the Naval Academy, a former law clerk to Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, and senior partner at a large international law firm.

Nick and Tom Pielich with Houston Sabercat Rugby Team members prior to awards ceremony

Debbie & Jerome Wilson, George Rejsek guard the award medals

Jerome Wilson: Defend Life Recognition

On March 9, 2018, AGH Chapter President John Hinojosa presents the 2017  “Best Fish Fry” award to PGK Don Huml and Council 14700.

17,430 Served

2018 season: 1,894
Week 1: 345
Week 2: 314
Week 3: 315 (Rodeo)
Week 4: 274 (Spring Break, Rodeo)
Week 5: 246 (Spring Break, Rodeo, March Madness)
Week: 6 400 (March Madness)

Keenan Coleman, Patrick Coleman, Michael DeVanna, John Huml
Not Pictured: Jerome Wilson and Cesar Bautista

Jack MCKenna  Knight of the Year Award Winner 2017
Richard Simon

Double Star  & Triple Star Council Awards 2017

Co-Rookies of the Year 2017
Jerome Wilson / Nicholas Pielich

All members having any interaction with youth while participating as a Council volunteer at a K of C sponsored event are required to complete this training.

The Archdiocese will then conduct a background check on those trained, and will advise those trained on whether they have been certified to act in this capacity.

To register for a seat in an upcoming training session in the Greater Houston area visit:

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The Council has purchased Novena to the Holy Spirit booklets and holy cards available at no cost to parishioners at the Welcome Center in the church narthex. English and Spanish versions are available.

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PRIESTS WIN
 

2018
NCAA Tournament

Creighton

• Rd 1: L

Gonzaga

• Rd 1: W
• Rd 2: W
• Rd 3: L

Loyola Chicago

• Rd 1: W
• Rd 2: W
• Rd 3: W
• Rd 4: W (Final Four)
• Rd 4: L (Michigan)

Providence

• Rd 1: L

Seaton Hall

• Rd 1: W
• Rd 2: L

St. Bonaventure

• Rd 1: L

Villanova

• Rd 1: W
• Rd 2: W
• Rd 3: W
• Rd 4: W
• Rd 5: W
• Rd 4: W

Xavier

• Rd 1: W
• Rd 2: L

2017-2018

Season Ending Rankings

#2 Villanova
#3 Xavier
#6 Gonzaga
#20 St. Mary's

Crighton, Seton Hall and Notre Dame held places in the top 25 earlier in the season.

Catholic University National Champions

1947: Holy Cross
1954: La Salle
1955: San Francisco
1956: San Francisco
1963: Loyola Chicago
1977: Marquette
1984: Georgetown
1985: Villanova
2016: Villanova
2018: Villanova

Catholic University National Championship Losers

1943, 82, 85: Gorgetown (3)
1955: La Salle
1958: Seattle
1971: Villanova
1974: Marquette
1971, 89: Seton Hall
2017: Gonzaga