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Mission: To foster the principle of Patriotism. We encourage active participation by exemplifying our love of country to all members, their families, church, and community.
A Message From District Master Matt Richardson (PSD)
Dear Sir Knights and Brothers,
I am both honored and humbled to be Nebraska’s District Master. I want to express my gratitude to Former District Master Mark Borytsky for his vision to move Nebraska’s fourth Degree forward. I am grateful to District Marshall and Captain Shawn Wilke, to our Diocesan Marshals, and to the exemplification team for their tireless efforts to improve the experience each time.
To each Sir Knight and family: Thank you for your continued effort. It is your dedication, patriotism, faith, love for the Catholic Church, and love for our communities that is responsible for the success of the Knights of Columbus.
I would like to share the framework which will allow us to continue serving you as we work together in 2026-2027:
1. Continue 4th Degree meetings at our three state business meetings: I want to thank our state deputy and officers for their support in adding this meeting to the agenda, it’s been a success.
2. Continued submissions of state forms and awards: I look forward to seeing another increase again this year.
3. Nebraska will continue to have seven additional marshals along with our district marshal who will support assemblies in and out of their diocese.
4. Exemplification Kits: Nebraska will continue to have three Exemplification Kits for the state to utilize ensuring each diocese can have simultaneous Exemplifications.
5. Augmenting Exemplification Team with hosting Assembly SKs will continue: Working with our state Exemplification Team Captain SK Shawn Wilkie we are now able to have, and have had, more Exemplifications in our state north, south, east, and west.
6. Continuously update our Web Site and Facebook page: The Web Master will continue to be Brother Mike Vaughn. Brother Mike, myself, Connie Richardson along with FDM Borytsky and his wife Audrey will collectively work together to continue providing real time information and resources to our assemblies.
7. Work to increase our presence on social media. Nebraska assemblies will be asked to send pictures of events and projects along with verbiage to share with the state.
As Nebraska looks toward 2026-2027, Continue our momentum with enthusiasm and joy. The future holds exciting challenges and opportunities, and I am confident that together, we will continue to accomplish great works in our parishes, assemblies and councils.
Vivat Jesus,
Matthew R. Richardson, PSD
Nebraska District Master
State Officers Meet with Archbishop McGovern
Informational and spiritual meeting with the Most Reverend Michael McGovern Archbishop of Omaha
Pictured: State Chaplain Fr. Bill Cremers, State Deputy Mike Schaeffer, Archbishop McGovern, and District Master Mark Borytsky. Not pictured: District Friar Fr. Josh Brown whose pastoral responsibilities kept him from joining us.
We had a wonderful conversation informing the Archbishop of our state council and 4th Degree current status and future goals. The Archbishop gave us his experiences of being a Knight with valuable recommendations moving forward. Archbishop McGovern is looking forward to attending as many state events as his schedule will allow.
Upcoming Exemplification
JP II Newman Center
Omaha, Nebraska
Charity, Unity, and Fraternity Exemplification and 4th Degree Exemplification
Where: JP Newman Center 1221 S. 71st Street, Omaha, Nebraska
When: October 11th; CUFF at 1PM; Exemplification at 2PM
Info: Lunch/Registration 12PM - 1PM
Host: Assembly 1854
- Any questions please contact District Master Matt Richardson, PSD at 402-380-3513.
Future Events
An exemplification is scheduled in Lincoln on October 18th at St. Peters hosted by 3640. Registration is at 1:30 PM with Exemplification starting at 2:00 PM. The candidate's cost for the exemplification is $70. Please RSVP to FN Stephen Lowery at sglowery82@gmail.com
The joint Iowa and Nebraska exemplification will be Saturday November 14th, 2026.
Exemplification is at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall located at 4 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503.
Other Events
NSTR
A Celebration of Catholic Patriotism
The Knights of Columbus celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Fourth Degree and the ideals of faithful citizenship. Click the link for more.
