Knights of Columbus Dallas Diocese Chapter

CUF Exemplification in Garland at St. Michael Council 11862
2026-08-09 18:00, 2026-06-14 18:00, 2026-04-12 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
2026-07-20 19:30, 2026-04-20 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.

CUF Exemplification in Wylie at St. Anthony Parish
2026-07-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-21 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 11716
2026-06-15 19:00, 2026-04-20 19:00, 2026-02-16 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.

CUF Exemplification in Dallas at Council 18262
2026-06-07 12:30, 2026-05-10 12:30, 2026-04-12 12:30, 2026-03-08 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.

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 6065 en Español
2026-05-26 19:30, 2026-03-31 19:30 | 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 - Frisco Council 12480
2026-05-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – Frisco, 8000 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX, 75033, United States
CUF Exemplification – Frisco Council 12480
Council 12480 will host a CUF Exemplification ceremony at 6:30 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Frisco in the Church chapel.
Address is 8000 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco Texas 75033.
Please contact DGK Tom May – 214-223-4600 and RealtorTomMay@gmail.com.

CUF Exemplification in Plano at Council 7850
2026-05-18 19:30, 2026-03-16 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
2026-05-13 19:00, 2026-03-11 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.

Texas State Convention of the Knights of Columbus 2026
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 N Olive Street, Dallas, 75201
The 122nd Annual Texas State Convention of the Knights of Columbus
Hosted by the Dallas Diocese Chapter
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Friday-Sunday, April 24-26, 2026
The 122nd Annual Texas State Convention of the Knights of Columbus returns to Dallas to be hosted by the Dallas Knights in April 2026.
Events

Daily Masses
Registration open all day Friday (all Knights welcome)
Golf Tournament Friday morning
Casino Night Friday night
Business Sessions and Training Seminars Saturday & Sunday
Ladies Luncheon and Breakfast
State Banquet Saturday night
Hospitality Suites

EXEMPLIFICATION OF PATRIOTISM
2026-04-18 | TX
EXEMPLIFICATION OF PATRIOTISM
SATURDAY April 18th, 2026
HONORING:
TBA
HOST:
SK Kevin McGillis, DM 3
Our Lady of Guadalupe Province
Host Assembly:
TBA
Location:
Wichita Falls Parish

March DDC SEP Training
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | TX
March DDC Safe Environment Program Virtual Training
Mar 26, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Click Here To Register Online
This is a ZOOM virtual training you can access via your computer or smart phone, it will be conducted by:
SK Chuck Johnson PGK
Dallas Diocese Chapter (DDC) Training Director
For help on how to register online click below or contact your Grand Knight
https://www.kofcdallas.org/programs/safe-environment/

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

February DDC SEP Training
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | TX
February DDC Safe Environment Program Virtual Training
Feb 26, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Click Here To Register Online
This is a ZOOM virtual training you can access via your computer or smart phone, it will be conducted by:
SK Chuck Johnson PGK
Dallas Diocese Chapter (DDC) Training Director
For help on how to register online click below or contact your Grand Knight
https://www.kofcdallas.org/programs/safe-environment/

KofC Free Diocesan Throw Championship
2026-02-22 11:30 - 15:00 | Bishop Dunne Catholic School, 3900 Rugged, Dallas, TX, 75224, United States
Knights of Columbus Diocesan Free Throw Championship
DD Kebran Alexander of District 109 is our main point of contact and the championship will be held at Bishop Dunne Catholic School in Dallas on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Registration will begin at 11:30am. The event will last from noon-3pm.
Once the competition for an age group has been completed, no late arrivals can be accommodated.
Once all age groups have finished, we will go into the awards ceremony.

Participant Information

Don’t be late!!! Registration will occur from 11:30am-12:30pm.
The free throw competition begins promptly at 12:45pm.
All participants must have the current, valid form for this year’s competition. Birth date that counts provides the age as of January 1, 2026. Once birth date has been verified, please write “BD VERIFIED” on the top right corner of the form (Please make sure that contact information for the parent on the form is legible).
Age groups will be scheduled once we have identified the number of participants from each group who are present and signed in by 12:30pm.
All winners will advance to the K of C State Free Throw Competition. The formal notification for those advancing will be sent by email.

Once the competition for an age group has been completed, no late arrivals can be accommodated.
Once all age groups have finished, we will go into the awards ceremony after tabulation of results.

Knights Information
We will have a need for Brother Knights to assist in running the contest. They must be SE cleared (please bring and wear your SE badge from your parish). Please provide names and Council numbers for volunteering brother Knights (volunteer credit).
If the DD will not be present, please identify a brother Knight who will serve as the representative from your district who will bring the valid forms for the participants (or master list of District Participants advancing) and/or assist with the tournament, as needed. This information can be emailed to me at Kebran_Alexander@hotmail.com no later than 5pm February 22nd.
For the Knights who are assisting:

Set Up at 11:00am
Registration will begin at 11:30am.
The event will last from approximately noon-3pm.

Help us to minimize confusion with the parents and participants by emphasizing the need to be on time in order to be considerate of all who will be involved.

If anyone has any questions, please (have them) call me directly at 301-404-1269.
Vivat Jesus!!!
SK Kebran Alexander
DD #109
Coordinator
Dallas Diocese Free Throw Competition

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.
