Congratulations to the Kolping Society of San Francisco on their 100th Anniversary!
Established in 1925, the San Francisco Kolping will be celebrating its century in the Bay Area.

2025 National Kolping Scholarship Program

Our National Board of Directors have approved to continue our scholarship program for 2025 and 2026. We are so excited to be able to offer this opportunity to members and their immediate family to help encourage and further their educational endeavors.

Information on the 2025 scholarship program is available starting March 15 by clicking on the following link:

2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Click Here to Apply

2025 Lenten Project is Happening!

Join fellow Kolping members around the country by donating to our 2025 Lenten Project.
Proceeds will support Kolping Kenya in purchasing goats, building vertical gardens and installing water tanks for their many individual Kolping Kenya Family members. Managing these projects not only requires Kolping Kenya to provide the resources needed to raise small animals, but also the training, education and tools for our Kolping brothers and sisters to become self-sufficient.

We are proud of the relationship we have developed with our Kenyan counterpart and encourage all to contribute as you are able. To give you an idea of how monies are used, a 1,320 water tank costs approximately $335, while a multi-story vertical garden runs +/- $20 per set. Goats are purchased at the market price between $125-$150.

This year we are accepting donation both by mailing checks in the Lenten Project envelopes provided in your edition of the Banner and online by clicking on the “donate” button above.

Note: After indicating the amount of your donation using the online tool, you will be asked if you want to donate to support the software allowing the online contributions. If you decline, click on the “Other options” and choose Zero donation.

Thanks in advance for your consideration.

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.

Kolping is all about family. If you are traveling and find yourself in a city that has a Kolping Family, consider joining one of their events! Visit our Family Page for more information about what our local Kolping families are doing.

KOLPING BROOKLYN — Additional information available at www.kolping.org/brooklyn

KOLPING CHICAGO — Additional information available at www.chicagokolping.com

KOLPING CINCINNATI — Additional information available at www.kolpingcincinnati.com

KOLPING NEW YORK — Additional information available by emailing kolpingny@gmail.com or texting 914 432-2535

KOLPING SAN FRANCISCO — Kolping Hall, 440 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA 94116

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/

Who We Are

The International Kolping Society was founded by Adolph Kolping as a Catholic, educational and action-oriented organization.

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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.

Mission Statement

We, the members of the Catholic Kolping Society of America, extend the vision of our founder, Blessed Adolph Kolping, by promoting the development of the individual and family; we foster a sense of belonging and friendship through our program of spiritual, educational, charitable and social activities.