Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Run

One Life, One Rose

The Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose has been a Knights of Columbus tradition for 62 years. In 1960, Columbian Squires in Mexico, Canada, and the United States honored Our Lady of Guadalupe by carrying a rose across North America, from Canada to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Mexico.

In 2001, at the 119th Supreme Council Meeting in Toronto, Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson highlighted the program in culture of life terms, referring to the “Our Lady of Guadalupe – One Life, One Rose Program.” He called for its expansion to include every North American jurisdiction.

The Journey

Today, the program has grown to include eight Silver Roses, traveling through western, central, and eastern corridors of North America. Knights of Columbus carry these roses from destination to destination, culminating in their arrival at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Mexico.

Each stop along the pilgrimage is an opportunity for prayer and spiritual renewal centered on the rosary. English, French, and Spanish booklets containing recommended prayers, scripture readings, and a litany accompany the Silver Rose.

Local Schedule

The Silver Rose for our area will begin its journey in September and leave in October. District Deputies will receive specific dates and times for their Council events from Silver Rose Chairman David Mitchel.

Contact Information

For schedule details or to coordinate events, contact:

David Mitchel
Silver Rose Chairman
Email: davethejhk@gmail.com