SAPPHIRE — The new council of the Knights of Columbus, St. Francis Xavier 16442, was presented with its charter during a Sept. 17 Mass at St. Jude Mission.
The chapter was founded by Father Francis Xavier Arockiasamy, first chaplain of the council and administrator of St. Jude Mission and Our Lady of the Mountains Church in Highlands.
Attending the presentation were North Carolina State Deputy Colin R. Jorsch Jr., district representatives from surrounding districts, District Deputy Tim Kelly, Grand Knight Bob Martin, Deputy Grand Knight D. Joseph Vergo, and members of the new and surrounding councils in Franklin, Brevard, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Sylva, Andrews and Hendersonville. After the charter presentation Mass, officers were installed and everyone enjoyed an appreciation dinner.
— Rena Ezzell