Knights of Columbus Ceremony

Name/Title

Knights of Columbus Ceremony

Entry/Object ID

25.23.41

Description

Material: paper. Size: 5" x 7". In the black and white photograph, a group of six men in suits stand solemnly in front of two flags, one of which appears to be the American flag, while in an ornate religious setting featuring statues and carved woodwork; a priest on the right, dressed in traditional clerical robes, holds an incense burner, suggesting a religious ceremony or blessing taking place of the Janesville Catholic Knights of Columbus, who stand with respectful postures.

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Knights of Columbus

Context

This photo is part of the Joseph Joyce collection. Note on back identifies the men as Paul Wilmes, Eugene Kahnke, Joe Finley, Mike Keeley, John Fury, Joe Stephan, and Father Sullivan participating in a blessing of the Knights of Columbus in the sanctuary of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Janesville, MN.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1965

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Print, Photographic

Class

Documentary Artifact

Category

Communication Artifacts

Create Date

May 21, 2025

Update Date

October 6, 2025