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2024 Quadrennial National Convention

Candidates Elected to Office

View individuals elected to COF’s High Court beginning January 1, 2025.

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Resolutions Approved by the Delegates

Check out the resolutions proposed by State Jurisdiction Conventions that were approved.

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National Convention Photos

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High Court Reports

View High Court Reports to the National Convention.

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Convention Committee Reports

Read the posted 2024 Convention Committee Reports.

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COF Constitution & Bylaws

View the most current version, January 2023. The updates to the Constitution & Bylaws have been sent to the domicile state for review.

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Membership Statistics

Catholic Order of Foresters – Bringing Catholic Values to Life.

TOTAL MEMBERS

86,798

LOCAL COURTS

185

JURISDICTION COURTS

13

MEMBERS

Members are individuals who are currently insured under a life or long-term care policy or the named annuitant(s) of an annuity.

When you become a member of Catholic Order of Foresters, you are immediately connected to other nearby members through a local court. You have opportunities to participate in social, spiritual, and service events, including Feeding God’s Children, Matching Funds, and other local events.

Our fraternal benefits set us apart from other insurance companies plus, we offer the unique opportunity with newer insurance products to leave a legacy for your parish or other Catholic organizations at no additional cost to you or your beneficiaries.

Now you can support your parish, your children’s school, and more importantly, secure your family’s financial future. Your local agent can help you learn how.

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Past National Conventions

2020 National Convention: Online (Zoom)

The 2020 National Convention was held in August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Delegates voted to hold the National Convention by digital means, which were hosted at the Home Office in Naperville, Illinois. It was a first for an all-digital venue and voting.

2016 National Convention: Omaha, Nebraska

The 2016 National Convention was held in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, the “Gateway to the West”.

2012 National Convention: Minneapolis, Minnesota

The star of the North shone down on delegates who attended the National Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

2008 National Convention: Green Bay, Wisconsin

The Badger state of Wisconsin welcomed COF members for the National Convention. Convention attendees also had a special tour of Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers NFL football team.

2004 National Convention: Covington, Kentucky

The 2004 National Convention came to rest just south of Cincinnati, Ohio, across the river in the great state of Covington, Kentucky.

2000 National Convention: Oak Brook, Illinois

2000 National Convention attendees visited the newly renovated Home Office in Naperville, Illinois, and attended Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church near downtown Chicago, where we were founded in 1883.

2024 National Convention: Digital and in-person

The 2024 National Convention kicked off in August 2024 — first with an online digital business session and review of posted online Committee reports. Later the same week, an in-person business meeting and digital voting concluded in Itasca, Illinois. Delegates elected new, qualified High Court members and voted on and approved Constitution & Bylaws changes, opting to grow the Order through updated governance.