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Mass Intention for the Canonization of Blessed Father Michael McGivney, Founder of the Knights of Columbus

On Sunday, August 11th, the 9:30 am Mass will be offered for the Canonization of Blessed Father Michael McGivney by the Knights of Columbus.  A Rosary and Litany of Blessed Father Michael McGivney will begin at 8:45 am, led by the Knights of Columbus.

Michael McGivney was born August 12, 1852, ordained December 22, 1877, and died August 14, 1890 at the age of 38 after serving in the Priesthood for 13 years.  He founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882.  He was declared Venerable on March 15, 2008.  A miracle was approved for his Beatification on May 27, 2020.  Venerable Father Michael McGivney was beatified on October 31, 2020.  His Feast Day is established as August 13th.

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