Good Shepherd Pastor Fr. John Lijana was named Knights of Columbus Chaplain-of-the-Year for the Lexington Diocese. The Kentucky Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus, to which Frankfort Knights of Columbus Council 1483 is a part, awards a Chaplain-of-the-Year in each of the state’s four dioceses. The pastor of the parish to which the local Council is attached serves as the local Council’s chaplain. Council 1483 Grand Knight Steve Veno submitted Fr. John Lijana’s nomination, citing his early participation and continued support of Knights’ activities. The award was announced at the Kentucky State Knights of Columbus Convention held in Frankfort May 19-20. Veno presented the plaque to a surprised Fr. John during the 9:30 a.m. Mass on May 28.