Life Programs

The Knights of Columbus vigorously defends the dignity of each human being at every stage of life.
Aid and Support After Pregnancy
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Help mothers and babies by supporting pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes.

Novena for Life
Novena for Life - Knights of Columbus - Meridian, Idaho

Lead your community in the spiritual fight to establish a culture of life. Knights and their families will come together in both public and private acts of prayer to promote the protection of life.

March for Life

Council #11548 publicly supports the Right to Life. 

We partner with Stanton Healthcare locally to help provide this support.

Idaho Special Olympics
Idaho Special Olympics - Knights of Columbus - Meridian, Idaho

Celebrate the worth and dignity of every human being through the Special Olympics. Our Council works with Idaho Special Olympics to determine how best to fund, sponsor, or volunteer for events in the Treasure Valley.

Ultrasound

Save lives by helping women choose life by giving them the opportunity to view their unborn children on ultrasound machines at pro-life pregnancy centers. 

Christian Refugee Relief
Christian Refugee Relief - Knights of Columbus - Meridian, Idaho

Help persecuted and at-risk Christians facing genocide all over the world, particularly in the Middle East. The Knights of Columbus strives to bring awareness and support to those who have suffered for their faith through various parish-based programs and fundraisers.

Special Needs Mass
Mass for People With Special Needs - Knights of Columbus - Meridian, Idaho

Welcome individuals and families who might not feel comfortable participating in a regularly scheduled Mass. Our Council sponsors a Mass, conducted annually, for people with special needs.

Pregnancy Support Center

Change hearts and minds about abortion by showing that the Knights of Columbus love both mother and child before and after birth. Councils can provide material, financial, labor and other support to pro-life pregnancy centers that help women during pregnancy and following the birth of their newborn children

Silver Rose
Silver Rose Program - Knights of Columbus - Meridian, Idaho

Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady.

Joe James - Knights of Columbus - Meridian, Idaho
Life Director (2023 - 2024)
Joe James

Our goal is to strengthen men and their families in the Catholic faith. Formation in our faith goes beyond mere facts or religious practice to an authentic connection with a loving God and his son Jesus Christ.

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