Blessed Michael McGivney
Founder of the Knights of Columbus and a central figure in the growth of Catholicism in America. He rallied the men of his parish to live lives of charity, unity, and fraternity. He was named a Venerable Servant of God by Pope Benedict XVI in 2008. On May 26, 2020, Pope Francis approved a decree for a miracle attributed to his intercession, opening the way for Father McGivney to be beatified. The Holy Father set his annual feast day for August 13. (Kremer, 2025) Photo from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City, New York, 2025.