Zoom into the virtual meeting with Kolping Ukraine

All members are welcome to join us on this special Zoom meeting with representatives from Kolping Ukraine.  On this call you can hear firsthand what is happening in the Ukraine and how Kolping is working to support fellow Kolping members and their communities.  

When – Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. EST/ 10:00 a.m. PST

Join through the following link:

Kolping Member Input Needed!

One of the initiatives set at the 2024 National Convention is to update our promotional materials (brochures, pamphlets, etc.) to help inform and attract potential new members. We have a very talented committee ready to take on this task, but we need the input of as many members as possible to help direct the story that we want to tell and how to best represent our organization.

Each Kolping member has a unique story and perspective on becoming and being a Kolping member. We would like to hear from as many of you as possible!

Please click the button below and take a few minutes to answer three quick questions.

Catholic Kolping Society of America
PO BOX 76008
Highland Heights, KY 41076

2025 National Kolping Scholarship Program

Congratulations to our 2025 National Kolping Scholarship Winners!

We were quite pleased with not only the number, but especially the caliber of submissions we received.   We appreciate the effort and thought that went into each one. Thanks to all applicants for your participation and congratulations to:

Alexandra Carr – granddaughter of Hans and Doris Lechner, New York Kolping

Stephen Connair – grandson of Geraldine (Gerry) Kreutzians, Cincinnati Kolping

Elena Grebus – daughter of Kevin and Valerie Gerbus and granddaughter of Ann Gerbus, Cincinnati Kolping

Violet Groll – daughter of Jonathan and Heather Groll, Chicago Kolping

Emily Hein – granddaughter of Christine and Gustav Gunther Schmidt, Chicago Kolping

Andrew Linden – son of Steven and Lori Linden, Detroit Kolping

Isabella Miccio – granddaughter of Trudy Reinhard, San Francisco Kolping

Kiely Morley – daughter of Rick and Melissa Morley, New York Kolping

Leland Stromberg – grandson of David and Margaret Dougall and great-grandson of Joseph Friedrich, New York Kolping

2025 Lenten Project is Happening!

Congratulations to our Distinguished Members for 2024

Every two years, at our National Conventions, our local Kolping Families nominate their member(s) who have gone above and beyond supporting the values, mission and vision of Father Kolping and the Kolping Society.  These individuals have been members of their Kolping Family for 10+ years and continually go “above and beyond!”

Congratulations to our 2024 Distinguished Service Awardees:

• Patricia Gerage – Brooklyn
• Gordon Hawkes – Chicago
• Michael Callahan – Cincinnati
• Robert Geoppinger – Cincinnati
• Barb Hessler – Cincinnati
• Jeffrey Ewald – Detroit
• Monika Kessling – Los Angeles
• Joan Dengler – New York
• Alex Schmitt – New York
• Michael Weinborg – New York
• Ann Nordin – Philadelphia
• Deacon Bill McLoughlin – San Francisco

Activities Around the U.S.

So where is the next National Convention?

New York, New York!!

The New York Kolping Society has graciously offered to host the 2026 National Convention.   We know it’s still a ways away, but for those planners, pencil in the second weekend in September 2026.   It will be not only a wonderful chance to meet up with fellow Kolping members, discuss program changes and enjoy fun times, but for many, an opportunity to explore the Big Apple both before and/or after the convention.   

Are you traveling the world any time soon?

Did you know that many of our Kolping families have hostels, camps and other lodging for rent?

Before you plan your trip, check out the Kolping directory of lodging around the world. It might lead you to a magical village you otherwise didn’t know existed or introduce you to new friends and acquaintances. The full directory of Kolping lodging can be found on the International Kolping website: https://www.kolping.net. For a quick peek, click here: https://www.kolping.net/en/about-us/kolping-hotels-worldwide/

Ideals

• The Catholic Kolping Society of America is a non-profit organization which strives to carry out the ideals of Blessed Adolph Kolping in a way that is relevant to our times.
• The work of the Kolping Society is aimed at the holistic development of the individual and family. Its members are offered opportunities and assistance in all aspects of life.
• The Kolping Society is a place within our world which enables one to enhance the sacredness of one’s life. In the Kolping Society, one is provided an opportunity to share one’s problems as well as one’s knowledge and skills.
• The Kolping Society seeks to help its members express Christian witness through their marriages, families, professions and leisure time activities and in so doing, seeks to help its members contribute to the betterment of our culture, society and church.
• The Kolping Society aims to aid its members and society as a whole. It seeks to improve our society through activities which promote the good of all in a Christian atmosphere.
• The Catholic Kolping Society of America is an inclusive organization which welcomes all who wish to practice the teachings of Christ through the traditions of the Catholic Church.