Windham Knights of Columbus Raise Funds for St Francis of Assisi School
On July 13, 2022, the Knights of Columbus Windham Council 7572 presented a check for $15,000 to Saint Francis of Assisi School in Litchfield.
This donation will allow the school to purchase new playground equipment and refurbish the play area. Saint Francis of Assisi School is at capacity, so this expansion and development is greatly needed.
This project, which was presented to the Council by Brother Knight John DeAngelo, will continue this fall, when the Council will also contribute their time to paint, repair, and landscape the current playground. The project should be complete by the end of September.
Saint Francis School, along with many other Catholic schools in New Hampshire, has seen a resurgence of popularity in recent years, due to school choice and a desire to learn in a Catholic environment.
Knights of Columbus from Council 7572 present a check to the St Francis of Assisi School in Litchfield. From left to right: Roy Dennehy, Deputy Grand Knight; Nick Shea, Grand Knight; Mark Schwerdt, School Principal; and Father Jeff Statz, Pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi Church. (Courtesy photo.)
The Knights of Columbus are a Catholic men’s fraternal organization founded by Blessed Michael McGivney in March 1882. The Windham Council meets the 4th Wednesday of every month and supports Saint Matthew Parish and the local community in a number of charitable efforts.