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Concentric Rings of Good

The story of Robert Jacob Rebitski doesn’t end on February 25, 2025; it radiates outward in widening rings. Though his life was tragically cut short by a traffic accident at age 26, the values he lived by continue to inspire lasting impact through the support of the Fraternal Legacy Rider1 from Catholic Order of Foresters, […]

Faith in Focus

For Rev. Francis “Fr. Rocky” Hoffman, executive director and CEO of Relevant Radio, the spiritual life starts small, like building a fire with twigs and paper before adding the logs. In today’s culture, crowded with noise, vanity, and division, he sees an opportunity for Catholics to shine through simple acts of kindness. Leading a global […]

Agents in Action: Alicia Binsfeld

Alicia Binsfield had the perfect influence and guide while growing up: her father, COF Agent Larry Feldt. Larry has been an agent for 35 years, mainly with Catholic fraternities. During her early days with her dad, she helped with mailings and other tasks. Her dad always wanted her to come in full-time, but she was […]

Agents in Action: Shannon Wartman

Initially drawn to the life insurance sector’s potential for financial security, it was Shannon’s encounter with the living benefits of cash-value life insurance that sparked a genuine passion. For Shannon, the death benefit was the most evident aspect — an assurance that a family’s financial future would remain intact in the wake of tragedy. However, […]

The Making of a Priest

How Catholic Order of Foresters member Andrew Pugh found his true calling in the seminary. Andrew Pugh’s journey to the seminary is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, and divine guidance. From an early fascination with the priesthood to navigating the challenges of seminary life, his story is filled with moments of inspiration […]

A Convert’s Calling

Catholic Order of Foresters member Rev. Derek Gilde’s inspiring path from social worker to Catholic priest. My name is Father Derek Gilde, and I am one of the 13 newly ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis who received the grace of holy orders on May 25, 2024. As a later-vocation seminarian, […]

Agents in Action: Young Tran

Agent Young Tran of Portland, Oregon, is one of our newest agents! How did you hear about Catholic Order of Foresters (COF)? I searched through Google, LinkedIn, and social media to find the right Catholic organization to do business with. I finally found Catholic Order of Foresters (COF) and knew I had to find a […]

Agents in Action: Brian Marketon

General Agent Brian Marketon leads Catholic Order of Foresters’ (COF) Minnesota Agency. He has been with COF since 2007. How did you get started with Catholic Order of Foresters? I was looking for a career where I could serve others while working for myself and have flexibility with my schedule. A local agent was a […]

Agents in Action: Stephen Hill

Agent Stephen Hill joined Catholic Order of Foresters (COF) this past January after being recruited by General Agent Peter Nelson of COF’s Southeastern Agency. Stephen decided to take an independent route to serve his clients and his local Catholic community. The two things Stephen thinks are unique to COF are the Fraternal Legacy Rider (FLR) […]