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The Knights of Columbus (K of C) is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded by Blessed Michael J. McGivney on March 29, 1882. Membership is limited to practicing Catholic men. It is led by Patrick E. Kelly, the order's 14th Supreme Knight. The organization is named after the explorer Christopher Columbus.
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society, which means we can provide financial security to members and their families, while turning premiums into charitable impact. LEARN MORE
The history of the Knights of Columbus begins with its founding in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney at St. Mary's Parish in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. The Knights of Columbus was initially a mutual benefit society for a membership of practicing male Catholics.
Members of Knights of Columbus, support their parish, are missionary disciples, make a difference on campus & maintain Catholic identity in serving the country.
1914: Tens of thousands of copies of a “bogus oath” are circulated to defame the Knights of Columbus. The Knights, in turn, lay the groundwork for a lecture series and educational programs to combat anti-Catholic hostility.
Oct 9, 2020 · As the Knights of Columbus have come under scrutiny lately, here are some facts to know about this international Catholic fraternal organization with nearly 2 million Catholic men whose...
Founded by a young parish priest now on the path to sainthood, the Knights of Columbus has helped strengthen men, their families, their parishes and their communities since 1882. Today, there are more than 1.9 million members of the KofC doing good around the world. Learn More.
Oct 31, 2020 · Perhaps one of the most notable instances of a local solution to a local problem becoming an international movement is the Knights of Columbus, whose founder, Father Michael McGivney, was...
If you are a man, you are called to share the faith. You are called to live the faith. Step into the breach this Lent and discover your role as a Catholic man in today’s world. All 12 episodes of Into the Breach are now available on our YouTube channel.
