The Peru Gazette

Knights of Columbus District Deputy Robert Patnode (left) presents the international organization’s Columbian Award to St. Augustine’s Council 7273 Grand Knight Allen Dixon. The Peru Council was recognized for excellence in sponsorship of programs that serve the Catholic Church, community, families, pro-life and youth – as well as council members. Grand Knight Dixon said, “The hard work and dedication of the council members and their families made this award possible.  I thank everyone for their spirit of charity and unity. I’m very proud of them.”

The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic lay organization. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people. With more than 1.8 million members and more than 13,000 councils around the world, the Knights of Columbus donated over $151 million and 69 million hours of service to charitable causes last year.