Story Of The Knights Of Columbus Pilgrimage (1920) - Kelly Patrick H.

The book ""Story Of The Knights Of Columbus Pilgrimage"" by Patrick H. Kelly was published in 1920 and is a historical account of the Knights of Columbus' pilgrimage to Rome in 1919. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization that was founded in 1882 in Connecticut, USA. The book describes the journey of over 1,000 Knights and their families who traveled to Rome to attend a special audience with Pope Benedict XV.The book begins with an introduction to the Knights of Columbus and their mission, followed by a detailed account of the pilgrimage. The author describes the preparations made by the Knights for the journey, including the selection of a committee to organize the trip and the fundraising efforts to cover the costs.The book then goes on to describe the journey itself, including the various stops made along the way, such as Paris and Florence. The author also provides a detailed account of the audience with the Pope, including the speeches made by the Knights and the Pope's response.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of the pilgrimage to the Knights and the Catholic Church as a whole. He also highlights the contributions of the Knights to the Church and society, including their support for Catholic education and their charitable work.Overall, ""Story Of The Knights Of Columbus Pilgrimage"" is a fascinating historical account of a significant event in the history of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Church. It provides valuable insights into the organization's mission and values, as well as its contributions to society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781104658243