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Knights of Columbus Governor David I Walsh Assembly #403
Giving back through life-changing experiences.
Meetings and Events
Meetings: Fourth Thursday of the month.
January: Our next Assembly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Sacred Heart Church Hall, River Street Waltham. As always, dinner will be served 6:15 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
February: The February meeting will be held on February 26, 2026. held at St. Patrick's Church basement Hall Main St Watertown. Dinner will be served 6:15 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
March: The March meeting will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted School Cafeteria 920 Trapelo Rd Waltham. Dinner will be served 6:15 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
April: The April meeting will be held on April 23, 2026 at St. Mary's Church basement hall in Waltham. Enter the parking lot from Pond Street. Dinner will be served 6:15 p.m. and a meeting will follow at 7:00 PM.
The May and June meetings have not been assigned yet..
Upcoming events
Blue Mass
St. Patricks Church, Watertown, MA
The David I Walsh Assembly Honor Guard served at the Mass to honor the Watertown Police and Fire Department. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Reed ( a member of our Assembly) at Saint Patrick’s Church on Sunday October 6, 2024.
Honor Guard News
The Honor Guard.
One of the most important functions of the Fourth Degree is providing Guards of Honor at Mass, wakes, funerals, dedications and many other civic or patriotic functions. The Assembly is looking for Sir Knights to join the honor guard. Please contact the Honor Guard Commander Hank Pilla for more information.
Recent Events - Veterans Day 2024
Our Sacred Heart Holy Hour at Catholic TV was held Friday, April 4 at 1:00 p.m. and broadcast internationally. Pictred here are Fourth Degree Honor Guards, members of our Assembly and guests. Bishop Robert Reed is standing next to the Devine Mercy.
Pope Leo XIV
O God, who chose your servant Leo in succession to the Apostle Peter as shepherd of the whole flock, look favorably on the prayers of your people and grant that, as Vicar of Christ on earth, he may confirm his brothers and sisters and that the whole Church may be in communion with him in the bond of unity, love and pea
10th Archbishop of Boston
Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, STD
Archbishop Richard G. Henning was installed as the 10th bishop and seventh archbishop of Boston in a grand Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston on Oct. 31, 2024.
Our Priests
Rev. David A Campo
Father Campo is a 2021 graduate of St. John's Seminary in Brighton, Ma. and a member of our Assembly. He completed assignment as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church in Waltham and is now serving as a Chaplain in the U.S. Navy.
Father James DiPerri (left) and Father David Campo (right) attended the dedication of the Lone Sailor statute in Quincy. Father Campo was the Parochial Vicar at Our Lady's in Waltham until he left for Chaplain training in June. Father Campo (LT jg) is being deployed to Naples and will probably receive further assignments from there. Fa
Father James DiPerri (left) and Father David Campo (right) attended the dedication of the Lone Sailor statute in Quincy. Father Campo was the Parochial Vicar at Our Lady's in Waltham until he left for Chaplain training in June. Father Campo (LT jg) is being deployed to Naples and will probably receive further assignments from there. Father Diperi is pastor or Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church in Waltham. Both are members of our assembly.
IN MEMORIAN
James M. "Mac" Moran January 2, 1937 - January 4, 2026
Sir Knight Mac Moran was a charter member of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Council, Waltham and served as the Grand Knight for several terms and was also a member of the Governor David I Walsh Assembly #403 where he served on the color corps for several years.. He joined the Knights of Columbus in 2009. Mac had a long military career with the Massachusetts Army National Guard and served during the Korean War, Vietnam War and Desert Storm.
Books
The Knights of Columbus
This book tells a uniquely American story of faith in action. From its 1882 founding by a handful of men from a small, predominantly Irish Catholic parish in New Haven, Connecticut, the Knights of Columbus has grown to an international brotherhood of nearly 2 million members across North America and throughout the world. Formed by Father Michael J. McGivney with the men of his parish, the new fraternal organization was committed to the principles of charity and unity, while supporting the faith and financial viability of its members and their families. From its earliest days, the organization made the case that one could be both a good Catholic and a true American citizen, pushing back against the religious discrimination that was all too common. It would soon grow into an organization whose members supported one another while also contributing to their parishes, their communities, their countries, and the world.
Parish Priest
Born and raised in a Connecticut factory town, the son of Irish immigrants, Father Michael McGivney's (1852-1890) legacy of hope is still celebrated around the world. At a time when discrimination against American Catholics, homelessness, and starvation were widespread, Father McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, an organization that has helped save countless families from the indignity of destitution.
In this moving and inspirational work, Douglas Brinkley, the New York Times bestselling author of The Great Deluge and The Boys of Pointe du Hoc, and award-winning author Julie M. Fenster re-create the all-too-brief life of perhaps the most beloved parish priest in U.S. history and chronicle the process of canonization that may well make this fiercely dynamic yet tenderhearted man the first American-born priest to be declared a saint by the Vatican.
I Am the Vergin Mother of God
I Am the Vergin Mother of God
This book is a spiritual journey with the Blessed Mother. It invites us to enter into Holy Scripture seen through Her eyes. It offers us thought provoking reflections on Our Lady’s action in our daily lives.
The Virgin Mother shows us in today’s confused world how to live and how to love according to the Gospel. Mary says “yes” to God at what seems to be the impossible of life. She takes risks for the sake of Jesus. Mary boldly intercedes in scenarios where others would shy away. Our Lady dares to forgive in the most unforgivable circumstances. This Heavenly Mother of ours remains with us despite ourselves in order to teach and lead us to Jesus our Savior.
May this work increase your faith in Jesus and give you a more personal devotion to the most beautiful woman ever created by God, the Blessed Mother.