Alaska State Deputy Michael Welch presents the award to Joe Stehlik, the past Grand Knight at St. Michael Church in Palmer. — Submitted photo
The Knights of Columbus Council of St. Michael Church has been honored by the international Knights of Columbus organization for a scholarship program the Palmer council developed for high school seniors. The teens are graded on extra-curricular activities at church, school and in their community, along with an essay on the responsibilities of a faithful, young Catholic citizen in a free society.
According to an Alaska Knights of Columbus press release, the scholarship program was one of thousands of youth activity projects developed by councils around the world and submitted for the international Knights’ annual “Youth Activity Award.”
St. Michael’s Knights council won fourth place in the international competition. On behalf of St. Michael’s Knights, Alaska State Deputy Michael Welch received the award at the Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention in Washington, D.C. On his return to Alaska, Welch presented the award to St. Michael’s Past Grand Knight Joe Stehlik.
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s organization based on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity. It consists of 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members worldwide.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Catholic Anchor Online Knights of Columbus Council 11816 honored for youth scholarships that promote Catholic citizenship
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