Knights of Peter Claver Inc.: Northern States District

In the Northern States District, we have many candidates running for office at the 3rd degree and 4th degree level, Knight Joseph Bradfield Sr. from Chicago, Illinois is running for Deputy Supreme Knight. Lady Marie Johnson from Grand Rapids, Michigan is running for Vice Supreme Lady. Knight Alexander Taylor from Detroit, Michigan is running for National Secretary. Lady Anita Coleman from Washington D.C. is running for National Lay Board Member. Lady Tasha McShan White from Chicago, Illinois is running for Supreme Steward. Knight Knolly Bascombe from Detroit, Michigan is running for Supreme Pilot. Lady Corrine Grant from Chicago, Illinois is running for Supreme Pilot. Lady Sandra Spaulding from the Midwest is running for Supreme Outer Sentinel. Please support our people in Anaheim, California!

Here are some pictures from  the Arts and Crafts competitions! Here are some pictures from the talent show and elections. Here is the new Jr District Board! Here are some of the Junior National Officers and the last Jr District President. Here are some pictures from the Banquet. The Juniors gave to a charity to supports homeless youth. Here is a picture of the Directress and Past Northern District President  planning for whatever is next!

Please join us in congratulating  Brother Michael Taylor , Past National Secretary (2000 – 2006) and Executive Director (2010 – 2012) of Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. and the husband of Louisiana State Deputy-Elect Mable Denise Julien-Taylor, as he journeys to ordination as a Permanent Deacon for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA. Brother Taylor is currently assigned as an acolyte to Blessed Trinity Parish in New Orleans.  Father Daniel Green, who was Junior National Secretary (2001 – 2003), is the pastor.    After five (5) years of study and preparation, Brother Taylor will be ordained to the permanent diaconate on  Saturday, June 23, 2018 .   The Mass of Ordination for the 22 men who will become permanent deacons will be live-streamed  from St. Louis Cathedral at  www.nolacatholic.org  at  10:00 a.m.  on June 2 3.  WLAE TV Channel 32, New Orleans will also air a live broadcast of the Mass."  

Calling all KPC Business Owners! The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies  Auxiliary  would like to highlight your business on Juneteenth! Please follow the steps below to submit your business listing:   1 - Address your submission email to  socialmedia@kofpc.org .   2 - Include your business name, description, Facebook page, and website in the email.   3 - Send your submission to us before  Monday, June 18, 2018 .   All KPC members are eligible to submit.    The KPC Juneteenth Business Directory will be shared by email and social media on  June 19, 2018 .   Stay connected with KPC on  Facebook ,  Instagram , and  Twitter !  We feature great articles about our Catholic community, Claver trivia questions, and Claver stories, exclusively for our members enjoyment.   Yours in Claverism,   Grant A. Jones Executive Director

Council 90 celebrated 76 years of Claverism! Court 90 celebrated 75 years of Claverism! June 9th was a special day!

Thanks to Council 297 for the information!

The Presidents' Luncheon on Saturday. We got more than we expected! All of the money went to support the Junior Knights and Junior Daughters towards the Bi Annual Conference in June. Many future and past officers were in attendance. Many current and past National Officers were in attendance also. The Northern States District Director and Directress had welcomed the crowd for their attendance. The Northern States District Presidents thanked those in attendance for their continued support of the Juniors. The Director General offered some words of wisdom to the attendees.

Here are some more pictures from the 2018 Northern States District Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Looking above is the Health Fair, breakfast overflow, Hospitality table, and more at the Conference. Looking below, I arrived early to look at the Northern District Caucus session -- in preparation for the National Convention. The District Deputies organized it. The Friday Night Social was just getting started. 

Sending Love and Joy on a special day, Here’s to all Mothers, the Claver way! Mothers, today is your day. As we send our greatest thanks to mothers everywhere, it is important that we reflect on the various gifts that you bring to all. Proverbs 31:25-30 says, “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all,” The love of a mother can never be replaced. It is with your love that that more love is brought into this world. While God teaches us to love in The Gospel, mothers embody the love that He wants for all. In times of hardship, you are a listening ear. In times of triumph, you are our biggest motivators. Through it all, you are there, always loving, never judging. On this special day, we honor and celebrate yo

Here is an image from Day 1 ... The calm before the beginning of the Northern States District Conference in Columbus, OH. Here are some images from Day 2 ... Playing a healthy game of cards! Eating and Dominoes playing happened! Did I mention the directress singing karaoke to "I Will Fly Away!" A couple of Knights started the festivities with a tribute to the Temptations!

... there is a lot going on. Here is a message from the Northern States District Vice President David Quarles: "TO GOD BE THE GLORY” He is not here but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. ~ Luke 24:6-7 ~ Easter is the time again that we celebrate the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We know that the Lord died so that we might have an opportunity for salvation. We praise and worship him with our heart and soul. On behalf of the Quarles family we hope that each of you will have a wonderful and Blessed Resurrection Day! Enjoy your families! Sincerely David D Quarles NSD Vice President ... a message from the National Chaplin: My Dear Friends in Claverism: The glorious days of Easter are upon us again!!!   We welcome anew the joyful proclamation of the Lord’s resurrection, and the eternal life and eternal Hope that

Clavers, The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. is proud of the long relationship we have with Xavier University of Louisiana.  Both institutions were founded only years apart.  Most recently, our Noble Order donated over $300,000 to Xavier University for the Saint Katherine Drexel Chapel, and annually we fund scholarships for deserving graduating seniors.   Recently, some questions have emerged on Social Media concerning our strategy to establish a Collegiate Unit at Xavier University.  While Social Media is not the approved medium to discuss the business of our Noble Order, we are issuing this communication with the intent of addressing many of the questions raised in various forums. In the 2016 National Convention, The National Council approved the recommendation to establish Collegiate Units at Xavier University of Louisiana, Texas Southern University, University of Las Vegas, along with Clark, Morehouse and Spelman.  The Emerging Leaders worked tirelessly on this project and gav

Founded in 1909, The Knights of Peter Claver has not only celebrated Black History Month each year, but it has proudly lived Black History every day.  Our organization and our members have provided pivotal leadership, support, and resources to the communities we serve throughout the country for the past 109 years!   We salute our brother and sister organizations who have also held the torch of freedom, equality, and civil rights.  We honor our community, church, and civic leaders who have sacrificed so greatly so that we can have access to the freedoms we enjoy today.  We challenge ourselves and each of you to not only remember and honor the past struggles and gains, but to willfully answer our call demanding that we continue facing the difficulties and challenges of today and tomorrow.   Please visit  www.kofpc.org/blackhistory  to find historic information, activities, and other resources to help you and those you influence "Celebrate and Live" Black History Month!

Please share with me at ataylor41512@hotmail.com for campaign posters to place online, if you are running for district or national office from the Northern States District. Below is the District Conference Packet for 2018; please adhere to all deadlines. The choir deadline will probably be extended!