45th National Convention- September 18th, 19th, and 20th: See you in New York, New York!

Purchase your Convention Program Ads Here!

One way we all can support the 45th National Kolping Convention is by purchasing an ad in our Convention Program booklet. It’s a wonderful way to acknowledge the importance of Kolping in your life, as well as to show the spirit of Kolping in the USA. We have many options for ads and donations and hope one will fit your budget

2026 National Kolping Scholarship Program

We are now accepting applications!

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.

If you are more comfortable not using the on-line access, please mail your answers to:

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

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 & QUEENS — 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 

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.

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.

Officers

President – Lisa Brinkmann, San Francisco

Vice President – Mia Steigerwald, New York

Secretary – Barbara Hessler, Cincinnati

Treasurer – Ted Wilke, Cincinnati

National Praeses – Open

Executive Director – Anna Stukenborg

Endowment Fund Chairman – Bernhard Preisser, New York

Endowment Fund Treasurer – Lisa Brinkmann, San Francisco

International Secretary – Dr. Markus Demele

International Praeses – Monsignor Christoph Huber

Trustees

Lucille Colletti – New York

Donna Faulk – Cincinnati

(Open) – Cincinnati

Monika Weiss – San Francisco

Wolfgang Weiss – San Francisco

Praeses

Father Michael Scherschel – Chicago

Father Dan Kroger – Cincinnati

Father Winfried Kellner – Rochester

Deacon William McLoughlin – San Francisco

Member Contact Information

If you are a Kolping Member and need to update your contact information, please click here

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National Kolping Society
P.O. Box 76008
Highland Heights, KY  41076
info@kolping.org

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