Running of the Rose 2012 

North Carolina is participating in the Knights of Columbus Running of the Rose 2012! The Silver Rose embodies our devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Silver Rose represents our commitment to the Culture of Life. The Silver Rose unifies the Knights of Columbus as an Order. The Silver Rose is coming to an area near you!

Four Roses will be making its way from Canada and USA to Monterrey, Mexico, the site of Our Lady of Guadalupe. They will be transferred from Council to Council within each of the Canadian provinces and US states. From May 20, 2012 to June 10, 2012, The Silver Rose will be in North Carolina. The stops have been determined. See below for details.

Dates

  • Feb 12, 2012 - Last day for Grand Knights to return Running of the Rose response.
  • Feb 29, 2012 - Dates and places for prayer services determined for North Carolina.
  • May 18, 2012 - Year End Convention
  • May 20, 2012 - The Silver Rose is received from Virginia.
  • May 22, 2012 - Greenville, St. Peter Church - Host Council 6600
  • May 24, 2012 - New Bern, St. Paul Church - Host Council 3303
  • May 26, 2012 - Wilmington, St. Mary Church - Host Council 1074
  • May 27, 2012 - Fort Bragg, St. Michael the Archangel - Host Council 15250
  • May 29, 2012 - Durham, St. Matthews Church - Host Council 13812
  • May 31, 2012 - Clemmons, Holy Family Church - Host Council 9499
  • June 2, 2012 - Salisbury, Sacred Heart Church - Host Council 8680
  • June 3, 2012 - Huntersville, St. Mark Church - Host Council 12654
  • June 5, 2012 - Candler, St. Joan of Arc Church - Host Council 15265
  • June 7, 2012 - Gastonia, St. Michael Church - Host Council 6700
  • June 9, 2012 - Charlotte, St. Matthews Church - Host Council 10852
  • June 10, 2012 - The Silver Rose is transferred to South Carolina.
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