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The Knights of Columbus ( K of C) is a global [ 1] Catholic fraternal service order founded by Blessed Michael J. McGivney on March 29, 1882. [ 2][ 3] Membership is limited to practicing Catholic men. [ 4] It is led by Patrick E. Kelly, the order's 14th Supreme Knight. [ 4][ 5] The organization is named after the explorer Christopher Columbus .
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.
Service and charity are at the heart of the Knights of Columbus, founded to meet the needs of immigrants, refugees and under privileged families.
Oct 1, 2019 · The initial phase of our refreshed website incorporates a new home page and landing pages that introduce key aspects of the Knights and our mission, including our many charitable programs and our top-rated insurance agency and Asset Advisors investment unit.
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...
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...
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Knights of Columbus (@KofC) is the official Twitter account of the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Follow them to get the latest news, events, and initiatives of the KofC. Join the conversation and share your views with millions of followers.
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.