JACKSON – Members of Knights of Columbus Council 9543 from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Madison present a $1,000 donation to the Carmelite Monastery of Jackson following Mass Feb. 17 at the convent. The council designated the Carmelites as the 2026 beneficiary of proceeds from the annual Ring in Your Faith 10K/5K held on New Year’s Day. Pictured with the check are Sister Jane, Sister Dona and several Carmelite Sisters, along with Bishop Joseph Kopacz and Joe Lee of Knights of Columbus Council 9543. (Photo courtesy of Joe Lee)
