Padre Night 2025

Padre Night 2025 saw the largest attendance in recent memory, held on Thursday, February 27, at the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre. A total of 108 priests and clergy, along with 227 Knights, gathered for the evening.

State Chaplain Fr. Brian Hubka opened the event with grace, setting the tone for a night of fraternity and reflection. The keynote speaker, State Deputy John Onyskiw, spoke about the Order’s global growth and highlighted key programs, including COR. Bishop McGrattan also addressed the gathering.

Past State Chaplain and Council 1186 Lecturer Fr. Eric Nelson concluded the evening with a closing prayer. He also shared insights on the transformative power of COR and the success of the program at Sacred Heart.

Among those in attendance were Fr. Arjay, Fr. Mario, Fr. Rodel, Fr. Wilbert, along with Brothers Stephen, Roland, Phonse, Doug, and Bryan. A special thanks to SK Roland, our Council Chronicler, for capturing the event through photography.