Knights of Columbus Overview
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization, founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut.
This was a lay program established to unite Catholic men, and to prevent them from entering antithetical secret societies. Since then, the Knights of Columbus has grown from one council to more than 15,000 worldwide, providing financial aid and mutual assistance to Catholic families and their communities.
Support for Church – considered the “Strong Right Arm of the Church” at the local level, helping with church activities, sponsoring events, and providing financial support for seminarians and religious vocations.
Financial Services – offer members, wives, widows, and children access to high-quality affordable insurance, long-term care, and investments.
Patriotism and Defense of Human Life – promote patriotism while actively protecting human rights and the dignity of life.
Public Relations – publishes Catholic news information, and their color guards often represent the order at church and other civic events.
Resources for Building a Bridge Back to Faith
Faith – Programs that strengthen men’s faith and relationship with God: https://www.kofc.org/en/who-we-are/our-faith/index.html
Family – Focus on strong family bonds in living out our faith: https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/faith-in-action-programs/family/index.html
Community – Serving the community and social needs: https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/faith-in-action-programs/community/index.html
Life – Dignity of human life from conception to natural death: https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/faith-in-action-programs/life/index.html
Additional Resources:
- National Supreme | KofC
- Ohio State Council | KofC
- Columbus Chapter | KofC
- Catholic Men’s Ministry
- Diocese of Columbus
Becoming a Member
Be a part of the world’s largest Catholic Men’s fraternal organization at over two million plus strong.
Membership is open to practicing Catholic men ages 18 and older. The council welcomes new members and seeks fresh opportunities to support the parish.
First Year Membership is FREE
Free Promo Code is identified at the end of Mailing Address application section. We’ll get back to you when completed application is sent to St Brigid’s Knight’s council.
Questions?
Call:
Vince Mazza, (614) 937-0447, vmazzakoc21@gmail.com, or
John Mangiola, (949) 375-9694, JMMangiola@gmail.com