07/19/2026
At the June Council Business meeting, Chloe Secoda received her first place International award from Supreme for the annual Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest. Chloe won for the 11th grade, and she attends Conwell Egan Catholic H.S.. The topic she wrote on was: "Out of the 267 popes that have led the Catholic Church, who are your three favorite popes and why?"
Presenting her with a certificate and a $300.00 check were: State Deputy - Gary Damich (virtual), State Warden - Michael C. Yuknek, PA Essay Contest Chairman - Dan Donovan, Program Promotion East - Michael DeLucia, District Deputy 16 - Kenneth Harkanson, and Grand Knight - Thomas Miller.