Who are the Knights of Columbus?
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.   

To learn more about the history of the Knights of Columbus click on Father McGivney's picture on the right who is the founder of the Knights of Columbus.

 

 

 

 

What are the benefits in becoming a brother of the Knights of Columbus?
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits           

To learn more about the Life Insurance program that the Knights of Columbus offers to all of their brother, please click on the icon below.

 

 

How do I become a brother of the Knights of Columbus?
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. 

For more information, or to join please click on the Contact Us button on the left side of this webpage.

 

Information about the 4th Degree:
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus. 

For more information about the fourth degree, please click on the picture below.