One Knight Advances to the Third Degree as We Welcome Three New Brother Knights

On September 12, 2026, Council 16255 joyfully hosted an Exemplification Ceremony for four Knights of Columbus. It was a wonderful morning of faith, brotherhood, and celebration as Michael Butcher advanced from First Degree to Third Degree, and three new Knights were welcomed into our council family.

The new Knights exemplified into Council 16255 were:

• Jaime Ramirez
• Rafael Del Rio
• Salvador Osorio

With grateful hearts, we warmly welcome our new brothers into Council 16255. We are blessed by their willingness to answer the call to serve God, our parish, our families, and our community. May they always find in this council a true brotherhood of faith, support, friendship, and shared mission.

The ceremony opened in prayer as we asked God’s blessing upon these men and welcomed them into a deeper life of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity within our brotherhood.

As our Grand Knight administered the pledge to our new brothers, the Knights gathered in attendance raised their hands as well, joining them in spirit and renewing their own commitment to the principles of our Order.

It was a joyful and inspiring event, filled with smiles, laughter, fellowship, and faith. The warmth of the evening reflected the true spirit of the Knights of Columbus: men standing together in service to God, our parish, our families, and one another.

May this Exemplification remind every Knight of Council 16255 that our pledge is not a one-time promise, but a daily call to live Charity, Unity, and Fraternity with generous hearts and faithful service.

Vivat Jesus!