My brother Knights!

I am honored to begin my term as your State Secretary. My goal is to strengthen communication and keep you informed about State Council-sponsored events, as well as other activities that may be important to our members. To do this well, I need your help. If you know of an event that should be included on the State Calendar, please let me know.
Here are some of the events for the next ninety days!

July 2026

Please note the following July events:

• Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Independence Day: This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
• Friday, July 10–Sunday, July 12, 2026 – North Carolina State Organizational Meeting: This meeting will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Durham. State Officers will meet with Regional District Deputies and District Deputies from across North Carolina to discuss plans for the year. Membership and Programs staff will also be available to share information about their areas.
• Saturday, July 18, 2026 – Council Leadership Training, East and West Regions: Council leaders will have the opportunity to meet with State Leadership, Membership Staff, and Program Staff to learn about planned State activities. Visit www.kofcnc.org for details and registration.
  • East Region – St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Fuquay Varina
  • West Region – St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Charlotte
• Saturday, July 25, 2026 – Council Leadership Training, Mountains Region: This session will be held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Arden. Visit www.kofcnc.org for details and registration.

August 2026

Please note the following August events:

• Monday, August 3–Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Supreme Convention: The Supreme Convention will be held in Denver.
• Saturday, August 15, 2026 – State Per Capita Bills: State Per Capita bills will be issued.

September 2026

Please note the following September events:

• Monday, September 7, 2026 – Labor Day: This holiday recognizes the social and economic achievements of American workers.
• Friday, September 11–Sunday, September 13, 2026 – Eucharistic Congress: This event will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center.
• Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Maria Immaculata Council 3390, Durham: The council will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding.

Recurring Events

The following events take place on a regular schedule:

• Every Sunday at 8:00 PM – Statewide Virtual Rosary: A virtual Rosary will be held for the entire State. The link will be sent by email.
• Due on the 15^th of each month – Family of the Month nominations: Nominations are due to Supreme each month. They may be submitted online at http://www.kofc.org/un/cm/html/1993A/index.html or printed from http://www.kofc.org/un/en/forms/council/family_month1993a_p.pdf.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Vivat Jesus,
Joe McCarthy, North Carolina State Treasurer
statetreasurer@kofcnc.org