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Welcome to the New Hampshire State Council Website

Here you'll find information to support the running of our Knights of Columbus Councils, Assemblies and Circles in New Hampshire. Our goal is to continue expanding state and local programs for Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth while practicing the principles of our order - Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

Vianney (Apr 12, 2010)

Year of the Priest

In celebration of the Year of the Priest, the Diocese of Manchester presents Leonardo Defilippis' latest one-man stage production, VIANNEY, a portrayal of the life of Saint John Vianney (Patron Saint of Priests) and his story of perserverance in spite of discouragement and adversity.

You can learn more about the production at vianneydrama.com. Visit the Diocese of Manchester website to register.

Founders Day Trip (2010)

st_marys See where it all began! Come Celebrate the 128th Year of Our Honored Order on Monday March 29, 2010. Our tour group of Knights and their families will gather at St. Joseph Church 777 West Hollis St. Nashua, NH. Departure time will be 6:45 AM sharp and we'll return to Nashua by 5:00 PM. See Founders Day Trip Details for more information.

Billboard for Life

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The Knights of Columbus of the Souhegan Deanery have had a billboard for life installed in Nashua. You can find it heading west on Canal St. just after the train tracks, but before you cross the bridge.

Recent Updates

NH State Convention information has been posted on the State Council page.
The Service Award Form (STSP) has been updated to include Pro-Life as a new service category.
See the Family of the Month page for an updated letter from State Family Director Matt Ruger.
State Free Throw Rules for 2010 are available under the Free Throw item on the State Program page
Membership Blitz materials order form is available on the State Council / Forms page.
The Food for Familes Form has been posted on the Forms page and on the State Programs page.

NH State Convention

111^th NH State Convention
Radisson Hotel – Nashua, NH
April 30, May 1 & 2, 2010

Reminders

Service Program Award forms and Knight of the Year Nomination forms are due March 15th. Note that the Service Program Award form has been updated this year to include Pro-Life as a new service category. Please be sure to use the new version of this form.
Tootsie Roll orders must be placed by March 15 for delivery at Convention time. Any orders after March 15 are subject to shipping charges and will require a minimum quantity of 18 cases (unless we can combine with other late orders). Please send e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or use the Tootsie Roll Order Form.
State Family of the Year nominations must be entered by March 15th Submissions should detail the reasons that the nominated family is deserving of the recognition of this prestigious State family award. A couple of paragraphs will not suffice. Submissions should be a well written “story” on why the family is being nominated. Please use the attached as a guide towards submitting your nominations. Submissions are to be made to Matthew C. Ruger; NH State Family Director; 16 Red Squirrel Lane; Chester, NH 03036; Home: (603) 974-0212; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


March 2010
Mar 12	1st Degree Manchester
Mar 12	1st Degree Hudson
Mar 13	State Free Throw
Mar 15	State Award Submission Deadline
Mar 15	1st Degree Bedford
Mar 17	1st Degree Tilton
Mar 21	2nd Degree Tilton
Mar 28	Palm Sunday
April 2010
Apr 1	Holy Thursday
Apr 2	Good Friday
Apr 3	Easter Vigil
Apr 4	Easter Sunday
Apr 11	3rd Degree Berlin
Apr 18	Pro Life Seminar - St. Joseph Cathedral
Apr 19	1st Degree Bedford #12988
Apr 21	1st Degree Tilton
Apr 22	E-Board Meeting - So. Merrimack 10896
Apr 25	3rd Degree Suncook

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