Category: Awards
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Knights of Columbus Annual Newark Catholic Scholarship Award: 2026
Freshman, Hannah Kofod For Immediate Release: The Knights of Columbus Fr Bill Johnson Council # 11665 here at St Francis de Sales would like to give a well-deserved congratulations to our 2026 Newark Catholic High School Scholarship winner, Hannah Kofod. Hannah will be a Sophomore next year and we wish her nothing but the best
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May 2026 Family of the Month
The Knights of Columbus Fr. Bill Johnson Council #11665 Family of the Month for May 2026 goes to Patrick and Mary Ann Kent. They have been married for 19 years after both lost their long-time spouses in 2006. They met on CatholicMatch.com! They have 5 children and one grandchild. Patrick and Mary Ann transferred to
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Family of the Year 2025/2026
Tony and Rita Adams Family of the Year for Fr. Bill Johnson #11665 for 2025-2026 goes to Tony and Rita Adams. Tony originally joined the Knights in the mid 1990’s at St. Jude in Monroe, CT, and our Council in 2023 under Grand Knight Dave Breitmayer. Tony and Rita have a longtime legacy of service
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Youth of the Year 2025/2026
Kendahl Weate Kendahl is a frequent server at both the daily and weekly Masses and has even been an MC for one of the Bishop’s Masses. She is super into learning her faith and us even sponsoring her mom as she goes through OCIA. Kendahl and her family were inspired by Tony Sommer (family friend
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Knight of the Year – 2025/2026
PGK Dave Breitmayer Council #11665’s Knight of the Year is Dave Breitmayer. Dave’s a charter member, has held many council positions including GK and remains very active. He’s is a Certified Spiritual Director, pillar of the parish, and extremely active in community Service. Dave is a righteous and virtuous man that recognizes his talents are
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January 2026 Family of the Month
The Knights of Columbus Fr. Bill Johnson Council #11665 has selected Jeff and Marianne Kieffer as our January 2026 Family of the Month. Jeff and Marianne were married in 1988. They have three adult children and three grandchildren. While Marianne is a lifelong Catholic, Jeff went through RCIA just after the birth of their first
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Council Awarded Second 4-star Award for FY24/25
At our December meeting, the Council was awarded a 4-star award – our second consecutive – and the only council in State to receive and maybe one of a couple Nationally!! Pictured are (L-R): Current DGK (Previous: Membership Director) Benjamin Lee / Current GK (Previous DGK) Dave Shallenberger / Former District Deputy Dave Bogner /
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