| About The Knights of Columbus |
The Knights of Columbus was organized in 1882 by the
Venerable Servant of God Father Michael J. McGivney. Since
then, the Knights have grown dramatically. There are currently
14,174 active councils in the United States, Canada, Mexico,
Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Panama, Guam, Virgin
Islands, Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, and Poland.
The Knights of Columbus have four main objectives:
1. To aid our Church
2. To develop fellowship
3. To perform charitable, educational and patriotic works
4. To provide a system of fraternal insurance.
Today, the Knights of Columbus membership stands at 1.82
million members. The purposes, aims and objectives of our Order
are administered in more than 14,000 councils around the world.
The strength and stability of the Knights of Columbus is further
reflected in assets of OVER 16.9 billion dollars. Our insurance
in force is OVER 79 billion dollars.
For the year 2009, the Knights of Columbus raised and
distributed $154.6 million for charitable and benevolent causes.
The order also had contributed 70 million hours in volunteer
service, which has been valued at $1.5 BILLION.
The Knights of Columbus is headquartered in New Haven,
Connecticut, the birthplace of our Order. Our society is governed
by the Supreme Council, the top legislative body, which meets
annually in August. International affairs are administered by a
Board of Directors under the chairmanship of the Supreme
Knight. Elected State Officers operate the State Councils. They
administer its programs and activities under the guidance of the
State Deputy. The District Deputy represents both the Supreme
Knight and the State Deputy. The District Deputy serves as the
leader of an area known as a district, which is made up of several
councils in a given area. The chief executive officer of the local
council is called the Grand Knight. Along with the officers, he is
elected each year by the council members. Any member who has
attained the level of third degree knight is eligible to become an
officer in the council levels, or higher. How high in office one
goes is up to each knight.
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, Family, Fraternal,
Service organization. It offers unlimited opportunities for its
members and their families.
Knights share their time and talents in a vigorous program of
service. Coming from every walk of life, such as: doctors,
bricklayers, lawyers, plumbers, teachers, farmers, actors, etc., the
Knights of Columbus members work together to help their Church
and community.
Firmly founded upon the principles of Charity,Unity, Fraternity
and Patriotism, the Knights of Columbus are able to accomplish
a wide range of worthwhile goals, thanks to the strength and
mutual support of members and their families.
If you are not already a knight, maybe you should consider
becoming one. To find out more about becoming a knight, visit
our page on "who can become a knight."
Venerable Servant of God Father Michael J. McGivney. Since
then, the Knights have grown dramatically. There are currently
14,174 active councils in the United States, Canada, Mexico,
Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Panama, Guam, Virgin
Islands, Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, and Poland.
The Knights of Columbus have four main objectives:
1. To aid our Church
2. To develop fellowship
3. To perform charitable, educational and patriotic works
4. To provide a system of fraternal insurance.
Today, the Knights of Columbus membership stands at 1.82
million members. The purposes, aims and objectives of our Order
are administered in more than 14,000 councils around the world.
The strength and stability of the Knights of Columbus is further
reflected in assets of OVER 16.9 billion dollars. Our insurance
in force is OVER 79 billion dollars.
For the year 2009, the Knights of Columbus raised and
distributed $154.6 million for charitable and benevolent causes.
The order also had contributed 70 million hours in volunteer
service, which has been valued at $1.5 BILLION.
The Knights of Columbus is headquartered in New Haven,
Connecticut, the birthplace of our Order. Our society is governed
by the Supreme Council, the top legislative body, which meets
annually in August. International affairs are administered by a
Board of Directors under the chairmanship of the Supreme
Knight. Elected State Officers operate the State Councils. They
administer its programs and activities under the guidance of the
State Deputy. The District Deputy represents both the Supreme
Knight and the State Deputy. The District Deputy serves as the
leader of an area known as a district, which is made up of several
councils in a given area. The chief executive officer of the local
council is called the Grand Knight. Along with the officers, he is
elected each year by the council members. Any member who has
attained the level of third degree knight is eligible to become an
officer in the council levels, or higher. How high in office one
goes is up to each knight.
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, Family, Fraternal,
Service organization. It offers unlimited opportunities for its
members and their families.
Knights share their time and talents in a vigorous program of
service. Coming from every walk of life, such as: doctors,
bricklayers, lawyers, plumbers, teachers, farmers, actors, etc., the
Knights of Columbus members work together to help their Church
and community.
Firmly founded upon the principles of Charity,Unity, Fraternity
and Patriotism, the Knights of Columbus are able to accomplish
a wide range of worthwhile goals, thanks to the strength and
mutual support of members and their families.
If you are not already a knight, maybe you should consider
becoming one. To find out more about becoming a knight, visit
our page on "who can become a knight."
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