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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 Mark Borytsky (PSD)
Dear Sir Knights and Brothers All,
Happy New Year! As we embark on 2025, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each of you. Your dedication, patriotism, and love for our church and community have been the driving force behind our success as Knights of Columbus.
Reflecting on 2024, a year marked by transformative strides. I am profoundly grateful for your invaluable contributions making this year a success. I would like to reveal the changes to our state that will allow us to better serve you as we work together for a more exciting and productive 2025:
1. Adding 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. Increased submissions of state forms and awards: Looking forward to an increase in the New Year.
3. Assigned Diocesan Marshal’s: We have five additional Marshal’s along with our district marshal who will support assemblies in and out of their diocese.
4. Exemplification Kits: We now have three Exemplification Kits for the state to utilize ensuring each diocese can have simultaneous Exemplifications.
5. Augmenting Exemplification Team with hosting Assembly SKs: 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. Updated Web Site: I am thrilled to announce we have an assigned Web Master Brother Mike Vaughn. Brother Mike, myself and Audrey Borytsky (administrator) collectively worked together to provide real time information for our assemblies with a touch of historical flare.
As we look forward to 2025, let us carry forward this momentum with renewed enthusiasm and ambition. Let’s bring our renewed energy into making this New Year both productive and fulfilling. The future holds exciting challenges and opportunities, and I am confident that together, we will continue to achieve greater heights in our assemblies and councils.
Wishing you and your families a joyful, prosperous, and Happy New Year!
God Bless,
Mark Borytsky, 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
Charity, Unity, and Fraternity Exemplification and 4th Degree Exemplification
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!
Where: St Agnes Catholic Church; 2314 Third St, Scottsbluff NE
When: May 30th; CUFF at 6:15 PM; Exemplification at 7:30 PM
Info: Snacks Provided
Host: SK Peter Wylie, A-1874
- Any questions please contact District Master Mark Borytsky, PSD at 402-212-9612.
Future Events
Corpus Christi Procession
When: June7th
Where: Our Lady of Lourdes to St Peters Catholic Church
Corpus Christi Procession Point of Contact: SK Virgil Gutierrez
Nebraska District Master: SK Mark Borytsky, PSD
4th Degree Exemplification with the Relics of Six Mexican Martrs Saints Present
When: June 13 2026
Where: St Peter Catholic Church, 709 S 28th St Omaha, NE
POC SK Virgil Gutierrez
Other Events
May 31 2026/ Assembly 1504/ St. Patrick Catholic Church , 340 Cedar St.,Chadron, Host: SK Jim Gardner, A-1504
June 14, 2026/ Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 527 N 19th St., Ord/ 2:00 PM/ Host: SK John Smith, A-1712
July 18, 2026/St. Mary Cathedral Sq, 112 S. Cedar St. Lincoln/1:00 PM/Host: SK Doug Glunz, A-601
July 19, 2026/St. Patrick Catholic Church/3400 E. 16th St., Fremont/4:30 PM
August 16, 2026/St. Columbkille, McWilliams Parish Center /200 E. Sixth St. Papillion/2:00 PM/Host: SK Dale Sorge
Contact District Master SK Mark Borytsky to plan an Exemplification at 402-212-9612 or mborytsky@cox.net.
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.
