Knight Vision

Knight Vision for March 2024 - The nature of Lenten sacrifice

(2024 Episode 3)

• The nature of Lenten sacrifice with Fr. Eric Zimmer.

Knight Vision for February 2024

(2024 Episode 02)

• Bob Zielinski and Bishop Kevin Rhoades discuss with upcoming Eucharistic Congress to be held in Indianapolis in July 2024. 

Knight Vision for January 2023 - New Year Resolutions - Spiritual and Faith Formation - COR Initiative 

(2024 Episode 01)

• Bob Zielinski and Adam Phipps discuss the COR Initiative of the Knights of Columbus

Knight Vision Special Edition - Christmas Message from Bishop McClory

Knight Vision for December 2023 - Holiday Edition - Hope Filled Thoughts

(2023 Episode 11)

• This Holiday Edition looks back over this past year and looks forward with Hope Filled Thoughts.  Exclusives with Bishop Rhoades and Bishop Siegel.

Knight Vision for September 2023 - Human Trafficking in Indiana

(2023 Episode 9)

• Bob Zielinski and Michele Madley, CEO of Gibault Children Services, Inc., discuss the effects of Human Trafficking and treatment of those who have been victims of trafficking.

Knight Vision for August 2023 - Human Trafficking

(2023 Episode 8)

• Bob Zielinski and Mike Velasco discuss human trafficking and its devastating effects on lives. 

Knight Vision for July 2023 -  Patriotism, Service and Healing in our Catholic Faith

(2023 Episode 7)

• Bob Zielinski is joined by Michael Thumb sharing experiences of patriotism, service and healing in the Catholic Church.  Bob shares an excerpt on Patriotism from Red Skelton. 

Knight Vision for June 2023 - Saint Joseph’s role in our church and as a role model of fatherhood.

(2023 Episode 6)

• Bob Zielinski and Fr. Mick Kopil, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Valparaiso, IN, discuss the role of St. Joseph in the church and his being a role model of fatherhood. 

Knight Vision for May 2023 - Our Blessed Mother and her role in our Catholic Faith

(2023 Episode 5)

• Bob Zielinski talks with Fr. Ryan Pietrocarlo, CSC, the pastor of St. Adalbert’s Parish in South Bend, IN about Our Blessed Mother and her role in the evolution of our Catholic Faith.

Knight Vision for April 2023 - Easter Edition

(2023 Episode 4)

• Walt Peycha and Steve Lutz, Veterans Affairs Chairman for the Indiana Knights discuss an inspirational Easter Tradition.  Later, Karl Kaiser talks about the meaning of the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Knight Vision for March 2023 - 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy (cont.)

(2023 Episode 3)

• Bob Zielinski and Fr. Gregory Bim-Merle continue the dissection of the 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Knight Vision for February 2023 - 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy

(2023 Episode 2)

• Scott Schutte, Adam Phipps and Nick Temperman both with the Faith Formation Initiative of the Knights of Columbus, discuss the Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Knight Vision for January 2023 - Special Pro Life Edition

(2023 Episode 01A)

• Scott Schutte and Bobby Williams discussing the Indiana Knights of Columbus endowment to support Indiana Women Care Centers and their efforts to expand services to all Indiana counties.  

Knight Vision for January 2023 - Introduction to the Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy

(2023 Episode 01)

• Bob Zielinski and Walt Peycha discuss the seven spiritual works of mercy with Frs. Chris Shocklee and Gregory Bim-Merle

Knight Vision for December 2022 - Hispanic Councils and Christmas with Knight Vision

(2022 Episode 12)

• Encore interview with Bishop Kevin Rhodes of Fr. Wayne South Bend about the need for more Hispanic KofC councils to serve this important and growing population

• Music! At Christmas!

• Scott Schutte discusses the growing role of Hispanic council in the order with Jose' “Pona” Magana, Hispanic Field Coordinator, Knights of Columbus Supreme Council

• A Christmas tradition with Knight Vision

Knight Vision for November 2022 - The Indiana Bishops’ Knight Tale

(2022 Episode 11)

Scott Schutte speaks with the 5 bishops of Indiana about their journey to becoming a Knight of Columbus.

• Bishop of Gary - Most Reverend Robert J. McClory

• Bishop of Lafayette-in-Indiana - Most Reverend Timothy L. Doherty, S.T.L., Ph.D

• Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend - Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

• Bishop of Evansville - Most Reverend Joseph M. Siegel, D.D., STL

• Archbishop of Indianapolis - Most Reverend Charles C. Thompson

Knight Vision for October 2022 - Giving Alms for the Poor

(2022 Episode 10)

• Scott Schutte and Bob Zielinski to discuss the Indiana ASAP initiative to support Women’s Care Center expand their locations to support every county in Indiana

• Walt Peycha and Bill McDonald cover the KofC disaster relief initiative and how natural disasters impact communities

Knight Vision for September 2022 - Clothing the Naked

(2022 Episode 9)

• Joe Cook, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul-Evansville, discusses the ministry with Darren Sroufe 

• Scott Crossen and Walt Peycha speak about the Coats for Kids program

• Bob Zielinski talks with Co-Presidents Patti Banet and Sue Seall about the Christ Child Society KofC connection

Knight Vision for August 2022 - Burying the Dead

(2022 Episode 8)

• Bob Zielinski speaks with Former District Master Rick Santangelo about the 4th Degree role in burying the dead

• Karl Kaiser shares how the Louisiana Knights work with ‘All God’s Babies”, focusing on deceased children.

• Pat Olmstead shares his calling to support his parish and priest when burying the dead with Walt Peycha

Knight Vision for July 2022 -  Encore Episode of Episode 1: Defense of Life

(2022 Episode 7)

In light of the overturning of Roe v Wade, Knight Vision revisits episode 1, focusing on the Knights of Columbus focus on the defense of life.

Knight Vision for June 2022 - Visiting the Imprisoned

(2022 Episode 6)

• Scott Schutte visits with Deacon Ron Pirau about visiting the imprisoned in Johnson County

• Bob Zielinski speaks with Mark Scheller about the prison ministry in Boone County

Knight Vision for May 2022 - Visiting the Sick

(2022 Episode 5)

• Fr. Mick Kopil talks about the spiritual perspective on visiting the sick.

• Dr. Tom Ryan discusses blood drives and listening to his patients with Bob Zielinski

Knight Vision for April 2022 - Shelter the Homeless

(2022 Episode 4)

• Bob Zielinski speaks with Frank Bano about Habitat for Humanity 

• Karl Kaiser presents the “Rest of the Chapter”

• Walt Peycha speaks with Brianna Klink, Director of the Holy Family Shelter in Indianapolis

Knight Vision for March 2022 - Giving Water to the Thirsty

(2022 Episode 3)

• Scott Schutte speaks with Ron Hess about water projects in Haiti

Knight Vision for February 2022 - Feeding the Hungry

(2022 Episode 2)

• Walt Peycha speaks with Terry Waters of Cross Catholic Outreach about their food packing ministry that addresses hunger domestically and internationally
• Scott Schutte shows us what a truck pull and NCYC have in common.
• Walt Peycha visits with John Sandwell and Mark Hacker to talk about “The Hunger Bowl,” a collaboration between the Evansville Catholic Schools and the Knights of Columbus.

Knight Vision for January 2022 - Focus on the Corporal Works of Mercy

(2022 Episode 01)

• Scott Schutte, Bob Zielinski and Walter Peycha sit down with Frs. Mick Kopil and Chris Shocklee to explore the seven Corporal Works of Mercy

Knight Vision for December 2021 - Holiday Edition

(2021 Episode 12)

• Walter Peycha shares a Christmas poem
• Christmas greetings and prayers of hope from the 5 Bishops of Indiana
• Bob Zielinski brings the season to a close with a classic favorite

Knight Vision for November 2021 - Focus on the History of the Knights of Columbus’ charitable roots

(2021 Episode 11)

• Scott Schutte and Paul Zielinski talk about the State Council’s Charity Account and custom license plate initiative with the State of Indiana.
• Karl Kaiser offers a brief history of Knight of Columbus charitable giving
• Walter Peycha has a one-on-one with St. Vincent de Pau

Knight Vision for October 2021 - Focus on Charity

(2021 Episode 10)

• Bob Zielinski and Fr. Ryan Pietrocarlo discuss the Day of the Dead
• Karl Kaiser shares a simple story of wartime charity
• Walter Peycha speaks with John Sandwell Mark Haggard talk about the Evansville Hunger Bowl and how it addresses hunger in the community

Knight Vision for September 2021 - Focus on a century of caring at Gibault Children’s Services

(2021 Episode 9)

• A review of the century of caring for children at Gibault Children’s Services, the Indiana Bishops and Knights centennial present to the State of Indiana.

Knight Vision for August 2021 - Focus on Youth

(2021 Episode 8)

• Scott Schutte and Walter Peycha discuss 10 years of the Indiana Knights and the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC),
• A Knight’s Tale - Karl Kaiser tells his Knight's story,
• Walter Peycha and Terry Waters,  discuss the Indiana Knight’s partnership with Cross Catholic Outreach packing 80,000+ meals at NCYC 2021.

Knight Vision for July 2021 - Celebrating Faith and Patriotism

(2021 Episode 7)

• Scott Schutte and District Master Rick Santangelo discuss the Order’s Patriotic (4th) Degree .
  
• Steve Lutz and Scott Schutte discuss the Knights of Columbus and Veterans Affairs.
  
• The pledge of allegiance, “...Under God” and the Knights of Columbus.
  

Knight Vision for June 2021 - Celebrating Strength, Perseverance and Faith

(2021 Episode 6)

• Fr. Mick Kopil and Scott Schutte have a discussion about the least quoted man in scripture, St. Joseph.
  
• Karl Kaiser introduces us to Our Lady of La Salette.
  
• Putting COVID-19 into perspective.
  

Knight Vision for May 2021 - Focus on Mary

(2021 Episode 5)

• Bob Zielinski sits down with Fr. Ryan Pietrocarlo of  St. Adalbert Parish in South Bend to discuss the history and significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
  
• Carl Kaiser introduces Our Lady of Knock.
  
• Scott Schutte and Fr. Chris Shocklee talk about Mary, our Mother.
  

Knight Vision for April 2021 - Easter greetings and blessing from the Indiana Bishops and the Knights of Columbus

(2021 Episode 4)

• Fr. Mick Kopil - State Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus Indiana State Council
  
• Archbishop Charles C. Thompson - Archdiocese of Indianapolis
  
• Bishop Robert J. McClory - Diocese of Gary
  
• Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades - Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
  
• Bishop Timothy L. Doherty - Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
  
• Bishop Joseph M.Siegel - Diocese of Evansville
  
• Fr. Chris Shocklee - Associate State Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus Indiana State Council
  

Knight Vision for March 2021 - Virtues of the Knights of Columbus

(2021 Episode 3)

• Scott Schutte interview with Chad Lueken about being a K of C Insurance agent,
  
• Walt Peycha gains new insights in his discussion with Saint Patrick interview,
  
• MIchael Kovacs brings us the Catholic Thread of Roger B. Taney, 5th  Chief Justice of the United States.
  
• Vocation Director Fr. Dominic Petan and Associate Vocation Director Derek Aaron of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana discuss discernment and vocation with Walt Peycha.
  

Knight Vision for February 2021 - Sharing the Love

(2021 Episode 2)

• Scott Schutte interviews Jeff Scher, Indiana KofC Vocations Chairman about the Indiana Save Our Seminarians (SOS) program.
  
• Michael Kovacs brings us the Catholic Thread of Bishop Fulton Sheen.
  
• Kristine Schutte speaks on the role of wives and family in the Knights of Columbus.
  
• Scott Schutte closes with an interview of Saint Valentine
  

Knight Vision for January 2021 - Focus on the start of New Year and the strength of Human Spirit

(2021 Episode 1)

• Bob Zielinski brings Part 2 of his discussion with Bishop Rhoades of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne / South Bend.
  
• Michael Kovacs introduces the Catholic Thread of John McCloskey.
  
• Indiana KofC Pro Life Director Mike Velasco reviews COVID alternatives to the National March for Life with Walt Peycha
  
• Bob Zielinski’s interview with of Jack Righert from the John Paul II Renewal Center about the challenges facing men today
  

Knight Vision for December 2020 - Focus on Christmas

(2020 Episode 10)

• Scott Schutte interview with Saint Nicholas of Myra
  
• Walt Peycha speaks with Francisco Carbonell, St. John the Evangelist Cathedral (Indianapolis) Music Director about using music to lift your Christmas Spirit during the time of COVID>,
  
• Nathan Hedrick is the spotlight for a new Knights Tale with Walt Peycha.
  
• We close with a Charlie Brown Christmas
  

Knight Vision for November 2020 - Focus on Leadership

(2020 Episode 9)

• Bob Zielinski sits down for part 1 of his discussion with Bishop Rhoades of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne / South Bend.
  
• Mike Kovacs speaks with Indiana State Deputy Craig Hanusin about his vision for the Indiana Knights
  
• Gibault Services CEO Michele Madley speaks to Bob Zielinski about this life saving gift from the Bishops of Indiana and the Indiana Knights of COlumbus to the State of Indiana.
  

Knight Vision for October 2020 - Babies, Biking and Beatification

(2020 Episode 8)

• Scott Schutte speaks with the Immediate Past State Deputy, Paul Zielinski to look back on his term as the Indiana State Deputy
  
• Walt Peycha is at the 7th Annual Biking for Babies interviewing State Deputy Craig Hanisun, Indiana Biking for Babies Captain Robert Newport, Our Lady of Lourdes Pastor Fr. Rick Ginter (mid-point rally host), Griffin Wacker - Biking for Babies rider from Alabama
  
• Fr. Mick Kopil continues his discussion with the Vice Postulate Brian Caufield to discuss the transition of the Knights of Columbus founder’s transition from Father McGiveny to Blessed Father McGivney
  

Knight Vision for September 2020 - Focus on Keeping the Faith

(2020 Episode 7)

• Scott Schutte interviews with Fr. Chris Shocklee on evangelization
  
• Walt Peycha continues the Knight’s Tale from last month by speaking with Shelby Edward’s husband and new Knight, Bobby Edward
  
• Fr. Mick Kopil has an in depth discussion with the Vice Postulate Brian Caufield to discuss the transition of the Knights of Columbus founder's transition from Father McGiveny to Blessed Father McGivney
  

Knight Vision for August 2020 - Following up

(2020 Episode 6)

• Bob Zielinski continues interviews with Fr. Eric Zimmer about his transition to St. Francis College
  
• More with Scott Schutte’s sit-down with Bill McDonald about emergency preparedness
  
• Walt Peycha has a chat with the wife of a new Knight, Shelby Edward.
  

Knight Vision for July 2020 Bonus - Extended interview with Fr. Rick Nagel on the impact of the Summer Riots in Indianapolis.

(2020 Episode 5)

• Walt Peycha’s extended interview with Fr. Rick Nagel on the impact of the Summer Riots in Indianapolis.

Knight Vision for July 2020 - Emergency response and Changes in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana

(2020 Episode 5)

• Scott Schutte sits down with Bill McDonald about emergency preparedness.
  
• Fr. Rick Nagel talks about the Summer Riots impact with Walt Peycha.
  
• Scott Schutte speaks with Fr. Chris Shocklee about reorganization of the Lafayette-in-Indiana Diocese.
  

Knight Vision for June 2020 - Focus on Vocations

(2020 Episode 4)

• Bob Zielinski interviews with Fr. Eric Zimmer about his transition to St. Francis College.
  
• Scott Schutte with part two of his discussion on Vocations with Fr. Mike Keucher.
  
• Walt Peycha and Fr. Mick Kopil on challenges of Social distancing on the church and mass.
  

Knight Vision for May 2020 - Keeping the Faith in a Time of Social Distancing

(2020 Episode 3)

• Scott Schutte speaks with Brigid Ayers about evangelization through social media.
• Walt Peycha and Indiana State Chaplain Fr. Mick Kopil work through the impact of the social distancing requirements on the faithful.
• Experience a preview of the groundbreaking exhortation ‘Into the Breach’ from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Knight Vision for April 2020 - Focus on Men

(2020 Episode 2)

• Bob Zielinski showcases the 2020 Rekindle the Fire, the Ft. Wayne Men’s conference.
• Scott Schutte and Mike Lewis cover the Special Olympics polar plunge.
• Knight Tales - Walt Peycha speaks with Knights Tom Andreas and Brad Wilson. 
• Scott Schutte and Fr. Mike Keucher talk about Race for Vocations.