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!

Join us on Friday, which begins with our Memorial Mass, the Successes of Louisiana presentation, followed by the very popular crawfish boil social. 

The business sessions are held on Saturday for Brother Knights.  The ladies are invited to attend the Louisiana Ladies' Auxiliary meeting, followed by their luncheon.  Saturday evening includes the banquet and awards program, followed by hospitality and music/dancing. 

We conclude the Convention on Sunday with Mass and breakfast.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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.

     

            

 

 


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.