Knights of Columbus Dallas Diocese Chapter

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 6065 en Español
2026-03-31 19:30, 2026-01-26 19:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church, 1201 Alma Dr, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
Ejemplificación de CUF en Plano en el Consejo 6065
Caballeros de Colón da la bienvenida a los nuevos miembros de la orden con una ceremonia de “Ejemplificación de la caridad, la unidad y la fraternidad”.
Se anima a los candidatos e invitados a llegar 30 minutos antes de la hora anunciada para la ceremonia.
Código de vestimenta sugerido:
Camisa abotonada, pantalones y chaqueta deportiva; traje y corbata opcionales.

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 6065
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Candidates and guests encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the posted ceremony time.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

CUF Exemplification in Wylie at St. Anthony Parish
2026-03-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Anthony Catholic Church – Wylie, 404 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX, 75098, United States
CUF Exemplification at St. Anthony in Wylie by Fr. Loyd Morris Council 12300
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order ceremonially with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.”
Fr. Loyd Morris Council 12300 will hold a CUF Exemplification at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Wylie. The ceremony will begin after the 5PM Saturday Vigil Mass in the White Church, which faces Ballard Ave., in front of the main building.
Parking access at St. Anthony is currently only available from the Brown Street side — please turn onto Brown Street to access and enter the parking lot.
Candidates will be contacted by our Membership Director, Aaron Monroe, PGK, and Grand Knight Robert Finley.
Candidates are invited to arrive for Corporate communion during 5pm Mass, and join immediately after Mass for the ceremony which will start at approximately 6:30 PM.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt with collar and slacks; tie and sports coat are optional.

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 7850
2026-03-16 19:30, 2026-01-20 19:30 | St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Community, 2700 W Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX, 75023, United States
CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 7850 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Time: Arrive 6:45 pm for registration, Ceremony starts at 7:30 pm
Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Chapel, 2700 W Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75023

Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

CUF Ceremony at St. Jude Council 11293 in Allen
2026-03-11 19:00, 2026-01-14 19:00 | St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 N. Greenville Avenue, Allen, TX, 75002, United States
CUF Ceremony at St. Jude Council 11293 in Allen
CUF ceremony at St. Jude Council 11293 in Allen, Texas. Address of the Church is 1515 N Greenville Ave. Allen, TX.
Registration will begin at 7 PM in the Narthex of the church, ceremony to follow at 7:30.
Inquiries can be directed to Mike Steffens at: mbsteff13@gmail.com.

CUF Exemplification in Dallas at Council 18262
2026-03-08 12:30, 2026-02-08 12:30, 2026-01-11 12:30, 2025-12-07 12:30 | Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3826 Gilbert Ave, Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
CUF Exemplification in Dallas at Holy Trinity Council 18262
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
The Holy Trinity Council # 18262 will hold a CUF Exemplification at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dallas. The ceremony will begin after the 11:00 AM mass in Trinity Hall which is in the basement of the church. Holy Trinity Catholic Church is located at 3826 Gilbert Avenue in Dallas.
To register candidates contact CUF Degree Team Captain Michael Emanuel at emicha8@vt.edu.
Candidates are asked to arrive by 12:15 PM for the ceremony which will start at 12:30 PM.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

EXEMPLIFICATION OF PATRIOTISM
2026-02-28 | St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 N. Greenville Avenue, Allen, TX, 75002, United States
EXEMPLIFICATION OF PATRIOTISM
SATURDAY February 28th, 2026
HONORING:
TBA
HOST:
SK Kevin McGillis, DM 3
Our Lady of Guadalupe Province
Host Assembly:
Assembly 3553 & Council 11293
Location:
St Jude Catholic Parish
1515 North Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 11716
2026-02-16 19:00, 2025-12-15 19:00 | Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 5100 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX, 75093-5007, United States
CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 11716 – Prince of Peace
Faith Formation Center Rooms 816/817
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Candidates and guests encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the posted ceremony time.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

Dallas Clergy Appreciation Banquet
2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:30 | Council Hall 799, 10110 Shoreview Rd, Dallas, TX, 75238, United States
The 2026 Knights of Columbus Dallas Clergy Appreciation Banquet.
Join us as we gather on Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 6 PM to show our gratitude to our dedicated Dallas Clergy on this their special evening.
The net proceeds of the 2026 Clergy Appreciation Banquet will be used to fund the Dallas Diocese Seminarian Emergency Fund and other charitable causes intended to benefit our Dallas Diocese Clergy.
After you make your reservation please email us your council number and the names of the persons in your party, so we may add them to the guest list.
Guests of Honor
Most Reverend Edward J. Burns,
Bishop of Dallas.
Dallas Diocese Clergy
Texas State Deputy Ron Alonzo
Awards
DDC 2025/26 Chaplain of the Year
Download Nomination Form
with three categories to comment on (submissions are due November 1st)
Seminarians’ Best Friend
This award is intended for either an individual, a couple, a Council, or Assembly who do special things for the benefit of Dallas Diocese Seminarians. More than just RSVP donations. Nomination forms can be more open ended to allow for descriptions of the special programs (submissions are due November 1st)
Musical Performance by The Chris McGuire Quartet
Dress Code
We are delighted to invite you to our annual Dallas Clergy Appreciation Banquet, a special evening dedicated to celebrating and honoring our esteemed clergy. To complement the dignity and significance of this occasion, we kindly request that attendees observe a formal or semi-formal dress code. This may include suits, dress shirts, and ties for gentlemen, and dresses, skirts, or dressy pant ensembles for ladies. Clergy are welcome to wear clerical attire or formal wear as they prefer.
We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you, filled with gratitude, fellowship, and celebration.

CUF Exemplification in Garland at St. Michael Council 11862
2026-02-01 18:00, 2025-12-07 18:00 | St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 950 Trails Parkway, Garland, TX, 75043, United States
CUF Exemplification in Garland at St. Michael Council 11862
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Council 11862 will hold a CUF Exemplification at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Garland. The ceremony will begin after the 5PM mass in Curran Hall which is downstairs from the church.
Candidates will be contacted by our Membership Director WPGK Chris Rollins
Candidates are asked to arrive by 6 PM for the ceremony which will start at approximately 6:15 PM.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt and slacks; tie and sports coat are optional.

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 6065
2026-01-19 19:30 | St. Mark the Evangelist – McGivney Hall, 1105 W. 15th St, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 6065 St. Marks the Evangelist
The Knights of Columbus welcomes new members into the order with an “Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity“ ceremony.
Candidates and guests encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the posted ceremony time.
Suggested dress code:
Button down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

EXEMPLIFICATION OF PATRIOTISM
2026-01-17 | Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 5100 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX, 75093-5007, United States
EXEMPLIFICATION OF PATRIOTISM
SATURDAY January 17th, 2026
HONORING:
TBA
HOST:
SK Kevin McGillis, DM 3
Our Lady of Guadalupe Province
Host Assembly:
Assembly 3642 & Council 11716
Location:
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
5100 West Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093

Winter Diocesan Meeting
2026-01-10 08:30 - 12:00 | St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 950 Trails Parkway, Garland, TX, 75043, United States
Winter Diocesan Mid Year Meeting
Dallas Diocesan Deputy Mike Courtney and Texas State Council updates. All councils are asked to send a representative to attend this meeting so they can share the info with their membership.

New Year's Day
2026-01-01 | TX
New Year’s Day

New Year's Eve
2025-12-31 | TX
New Year’s Eve

CUF Ceremony at Our Lady of Angels Council 13044 in Allen
2025-12-28 11:00 | Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 1914 Ridgeview Dr, Allen, TX, 75013, United States
CUF Ceremony at Our Lady of Angels Council 13044 in Allen

When

Sunday 12/28

Where

Our Lady of Angels
1914 Ridgeview Dr
Allen TX 75013

Schedule of events

Corporate Communion Mass 5pm
Candidates and families are invited to join our council in celebration of Mass
Registration for CUF – Immediately following Mass
CUF 630pm (once doors are closed no one will be admitted)
Social event following CUF
Candidates and their families are invited to join our council in celebrating the New Knights

Contact for Questions

SK Chuck Johnson PGK Member Director for 13044
email: mrchuckj@gmail.com

Christmas
2025-12-25 | TX

Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 | TX

December DDC SEP Training
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 | TX
December DDC SEP Training
Dec 18, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Click Here To Register Online
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/97392897425?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 973 9289 7425
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Trainer:
SK Chuck Johnson PGK
Membership Director Council 13044
Dallas Diocese Chapter (DDC) Training Director
https://www.kofcdallas.org/programs/safe-environment/

The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary
2025-12-08 | TX

CUF Exemplification in McKinney at Council 12153
2025-12-06 08:00 | St. Gabriel Parish, 110 St. Gabriel Way, McKinney, TX, 75071, United States
CUF Exemplification in McKinney at Council 12153 St Gabriel Knights of Columbus
St Gabriel’s Catholic Church in McKinney holds a Rosary and Mass at 8:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month.
Council 12153, has Exemplification Ceremonies scheduled on the first Saturday of every EVEN month in the St Gabriel’s Church Community Center at 9:15 a.m.
Council members and candidates are encouraged to attend these ceremonies after first attending the Church’s scheduled Rosary and Mass at 8:00 a.m. in the Church.
Suggested dress code:
Button-down shirt, slacks and sport coat; suit and tie optional.

State Winter Meeting Corpus Christi
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-06 | TX
