The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal society founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in 1882 for Catholic men. As first conceived by Father McGivney it was intended to provide financial and emotional aid to members and their families in need. The Knights provided support to the widows of members and their families.
Today’s as the world’s foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society the Knights of Columbus has blossomed into much more. The Knights promote social and intellectual fellowship among its members. The Knights have educational, charitable, and religious programs to support their communities.
Today the Knights of Columbus is a multi-million dollar non-profit charitable organization. They work to raise funds to fight mental illness, volunteer for the Special Olympics and other charitable organizations, erecting pro-life billboards and “Keep Christ in Christmas” signs, conducting blood drives and raising funds for disaster victims, and can be seen parading at patriotic events with their bright capes, feathered chapeaux, and ceremonial swords. In addition the Knights offer to their members an optional insurance program that is world class and holds the highest insurance ratings that are given.
