Louisiana State Convention

The Louisiana State Convention brings members from all over the state to enjoy a fun, family-filled weekend held in the first weekend of May every year. Attend our Convention and support charitable programs, strengthen your Catholic faith and values, connect with other members and their families, and participate in the business meetings. The Louisiana State Knights of Columbus Convention offers opportunities to engage with the organization's core principles of Faith, Fraternity, and Charity, while fostering a sense of brotherhood among members.

The 121st Louisiana State Convention will be held May 1-3, 2026, in Baton Rouge.

During the convention, Brother Knights attend the business meeting to elect state officers and delegates to the Supreme Convention, vote on next year's budget, and consider resolutions from Councils and State Officers. Every Council should send representatives!

FRIDAY

Golf Scramble and area tours available.
Join us for our Memorial Mass, followed by the Successes of Louisiana presentation and the very popular crawfish boil social.

SATURDAY

Business sessions for the Brother Knights, the Financial Secretaries Association, and the Louisiana Ladies Auxiliary Association.
Knights of Columbus Convention Ladies Luncheon and Entertainment, hosted by the Louisiana Ladies Auxiliary Association, will begin at 11:30 AM and is open to all ladies attending the convention. Tickets are purchased separately when registering for the convention and cost $45 per person. For additional information, contact Paula Gebhart at 225-939-4546 or Cheryll Thomas at 225-337-8749, who hope to see you there!
Banquet and awards program
Hospitality and music/dancing

SUNDAY

We conclude the convention with Mass and breakfast.

Sponsorship

An estimated 500+ people will attend Louisiana’s 121st Annual Knights of Columbus State Convention in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the weekend of May 1-3, 2026. Nearly two-thirds of those attending will come from outside the Baton Rouge area.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to be a part of the celebration by including your council, assembly, auxiliary, company, or services in sponsorship ads and displays during this three-day event.

The deadline to purchase sponsorship ads is April 19, 2026!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Ready to purchase your sponsorship? Head to our online form now!

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2025 Highlights

Past State Deputy Award Winner

Steve Hart

Click here to view past PSDA winners

Pro-Life Oratory Winner

1st Place Winner - James Redmann from New Orleans

2nd Place Winner - Michael Delaney from the Northshore

CYLA Winners

Female Division - Annie Fruge, Lafayette Council 1286

Male Division - Christian Lang, St Dominic Council 3729

Seminary Raffle Winners

1st Place - $5,000.00 Winner - Fr. Angel Diaz, Bogalusa
2nd Place - $2,500.00 Winner - Andrea Adams, Gonzales
3rd Place - $1,000.00 Winner - Gayle Landry, Lafayette
4th Place - $500.00 Winner - Council 5352, Pierre Part-Belle River DONATED BACK!
5th Place - $250.00 Winner - Nick Cicero, Torbert

Blessed Michael McGivney Award Winner

Fr. Rusty Bruce

Family of the Year Winner

Mike and Glenda Serio

Faith Program Award

Council 9623 – Michael Abbatt, Grand Knight

For their service at their Perpetual Adoration Chapel. The Council upgraded the A/ system, replaced both exterior doors and frames, replaced the floor molding, and repainted. They also cleaned and repainted all the statues, refurbished the Eucharistic Monstrance, cleaned the building, and trimmed the shrubs.

Family Program Award

Council 2732 – Fred Litchliter, Grand Knight

For their Toy Giveaway. They coordinated with others in the parish and collectively gave away 4300 toys, 63 bikes, 140 coats and 4o pairs of shoes to 700+ Indigent kids.

Community Program Award

Council 14657 – Robert Lachney, Grand Knight

For their cooking, serving, and giving away of 100 gallons of gumbo and 15 gallons of hot chocolate annually at the Pineville Christmas Parade.

Life Program Award

Council 3465 – Lester Madere, Grand Knight

For their coordinated effort to involve other ministries of the parish in a silent auction to raise funds for special needs. The council raised $38,000 and donated it to St Michael’s Special Needs School.