KINGSTON, N.Y. — Knights of Columbus Council No. 275 is sponsoring a citizenship essay contest for students in grades 8 through 12.
Essays should be between 500 and 750 words. The topic is, “out of the 267 popes that have led the Catholic Church, who are your three favorite and why?” Winners will be awarded a cash prize. Students should list their home parish.
For the guidelines and entry forms, go to kofc.org/essay. For any questions, contact Kirk Reinhardt by calling (845) 417-5297 or by email at kpreinhardt64@gmail.com. All essays can be emailed to Reinhardt at his email or dropped off at St. Joseph Church parish office, 242 Wall St. Entries have to be received by Wednesday, Oct. 15, either by email or at the parish.