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| About the Knights of Lithuania |
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| The Knights of Lithuania is a nationwide organization of Roman Catholic men and women of Lithuanian ancestry and their spouses. Adhering to the motto: "For God and Country";, the Knights of Lithuania aim to keep alive among its members an appreciation of the Lithuanian language, customs and culture while also stressing the importance of Roman Catholic beliefs. Organized on April 27, 1913, the Knights of Lithuania were begun as a youth organization. Its purpose was to unite the Lithuanian youth living inthe USA, and through them, preserve Lithuanian culture and restore freedom to Lithuania, then divided between Russia and Germany. It has since become a family organization. St. Casimir, patron saint of Lithuania's youth, is honored as the organization's patron. With Lithuania's regained freedom, the Knights of Lithuania have worked to continually expand on our current goals and work towards new ones. Currently, our ancillary organizations are aiding the Lithuanian Pontifical College in Rome through the St. Casimir Guild, Inc.; we supply Roman Catholic reading materials and additional needed aid through the Knights of Lithuanian Foundation, Inc. and promoting a deeper understanding, reverence and knowledge of the Blessed Mother's appearence in Siluva, Lithuania in 1608, through the Our Lady of Siluva Fund, Inc. We also work to assist the needs of Lithuanian causes and Lithuania through our Lithuanian Affairs Committee which works to disseminate information on current issues both here and abroad. We encouarge everyone to visit their seperate pages of this website for additional information as it becomes available. Here in the United States, we strive to keep alive our Lithuanian heritage through cultural presentations, lectures, trips, choral and dance groups. A longtime member once said, "Our youth is our future". and the Knights of Lithuania have heeded these words. Through the efforts of our National Scholorship Fund, the organization is able to help talented members further their education. In addition we encourage all councils to form Junior Councils for our younger members. Keeping busy is always healthy for an organization. The Knights of Lithuania not only believe this, we practice it every day! We invite you to browse through our site and hope you enjoy learning more about us. New members are always welcome! |
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| The Knights of Lithuania Welcomes You! |
| The 95th National Convention of the Knights of Lithunaia will take place from Thursday, July 31st to Sunday, August 3rd 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. Our host this year will be Council 96, Dayton, Ohio. The convention committee promises a wonderful convention for all those who attend. They look forward to welcoming everyone then. Registration information and Ad Book forms will be added to this site shortly for your convenience. Click here to go to the Convention Page for additional Information and Forms. Hoping to see all our members there! |
| Becoming a Member Official Publication Lithuanian Affairs Committee Scholarship Fund Upcoming Events Aid to Lithuania, Inc. (Surpressed Dec. 2007) K of L Foundation, Inc. St. Casimir Guild, Inc. Our Lady of Siluva Fund, Inc. Lithuanian Language & Culture Committee National Convention 2007-2008 National Officer Roster |
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| PHOTO GALLERIES |
| Gallery 1 - National Gallery 2 - Amber District (Amber) Gallery 3 - Mid-America District (MAMD) Gallery 4 - Mid-Atlantic District (MAD) Gallery 5 - Mid-Central District (MCD) Gallery 6 - New England District (NED) |
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| Members of Council 96, Dayton, Ohio. This year's convention host council who are eager to welcome everyone to their fair city for a memorable convention and visit. |
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| This year in honor of 400th Anniversary of Our Lady's appearance in Siluva, Lithuania celebrations around the country will be taking place. Please visit the Our Lady of Siluva Fund page of this website for information on the special celebrations in Chicago this fall. The Knights of Lithuania will be gathering in Chicago, Illinois the weekend of September 12-14, 2008. Click here to go directly to the Our Lady of Siluva Page of this website. |
| 1608 - Our Lady of Siluva - 2008 |
| September 8, 1608 Siluva, Lithuania |
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| 95th National Convention News! |
| 2008 Foundation Essay Contest! |
| The Knights of Lithuania Foundation, Inc. is please to announce that they will once again be sponsoring the annual essay contest. Please visit the Foundation webpage to learn more on the Foundation and the essay contest rules. The essay contest is made possible thanks to the generous donation of the late, Rev. Msgr. Joseph Prunskis, HM. Click here to go directly to the Foundation page. |
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