The plaque explains the role the statue played for the university in a time of crisis - a crisis averted, some say, due to Our Lady’s intercession and the prayers of the community. David Suwalsky, S.J., head of the Department of Theological Studies at SLU, and a historian, told CNA.Ī bronze plaque across from the chapel chronicles the statue’s story. “Today, I don’t get the impression that many know the story or know the history of the statue when they walk past it in the vestibule of the Lady Chapel at College Church,” Fr. Unremarkable, that is, until one learns its place in the history of the school. It appears, on first sight, rather unremarkable. It bears some obvious signs of age: the fingers on the child’s hand, extended in blessing, have eroded away, and the corner of Mary’s lips displays a darkened blemish. Francis Xavier College Church on the campus of Saint Louis University stands a statue of the Blessed Mother and the Child Jesus.Ĭut from plain white stone, the statue stands smaller-than-life on a pedestal across from a small chapel. Louis, Mo., / 03:30 am ( CNA).- In the basement of St. “However, the preferred dress for the Fourth Degree – including color corps and honor guards – is now the new uniform of jacket and beret.” ![]() “On a limited basis, assemblies may choose to continue using the traditional cape and chapeau for color corps at public events and for honor guards in liturgical processions,” Anderson said on Tuesday. The board of directors for the Knights decided for the change, Anderson said, to “modernize” the dress uniform that is typically worn at ceremonial or solemn events. Anderson then officially announced the change while delivering the annual report of the Supreme Knight. Vice supreme masters processed into Mass on Tuesday at the convention wearing the new uniform. Now, however, the Knights will be leaving behind the classic uniform for a “modernized” version, a blue blazer with the Fourth Degree emblem and dark gray slacks, a blue Fourth Degree tie, and a beret. However, it has remained relatively the same since 1940 – a plumed chapeau which can be worn with plumes of different recognized colors, a tuxedo, a cape, and a ceremonial sword. The uniform of the Fourth Degree has changed throughout the history of the Knights, as previous versions included a top hat and a tuxedo with tails. Members of the Fourth Degree serve in honor guards for liturgical processions or in color guards at ceremonial events, hence the distinctive nature of their uniform. The Fourth Degree uniform is worn by those who have reached the highest levels of the Knights of Columbus, are at least 18 years of age and have been a Third Degree member in good standing.Įach degree is associated with one of the four virtues of the Knights, with patriotism being associated with the Fourth Degree. The organization promotes four virtues of fraternity, unity, charity, and solidarity among its members. The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic men’s organization with over 1.9 million members worldwide. ![]() ![]() Louis, Mo.Īaaand the new color guard unis, which are getting some attention on social media… /vALB7QVSix The Board of Directors has decided that the time is right for a modernization of the Fourth Degree uniform,” Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus Carl Anderson announced on Tuesday at the Knights’ 135th annual international convention in St. “This fraternal year, we make another historic change. Louis, Mo., / 02:56 pm ( CNA/EWTN News).- The classic ceremonial hats and capes of Fourth Degree members of the Knights of Columbus that you may have seen at Mass or at parish events will now be getting a major alteration.
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