Knights of Columbus elects Patrick Kelly as next Supreme Knight News provided by Share this article Share this article NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Knights of Columbus Board of Directors elected Patrick E. Kelly as the next Supreme Knight, to continue the mission of charity, unity and fraternity established by the Order's Founder, Blessed Michael McGivney, almost 140 years ago. Carl A. Anderson will retire February 28, after more than 20 years of service as Supreme Knight and upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. He leaves a legacy of Christian witness and service to the Catholic Church, to the Knights of Columbus and to communities throughout the world.