WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A KNIGHT We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first In 1882, Father Michael J. McGivney gathered a small group of parishioners in St. Mary’s Church in…

History OUR HISTORY FOUNDING AND EARLY ACTS OUR FOUNDING 1882-1899 The Knights of Columbus is founded by Father Michael J. McGivney on Feb. 6, 1882 with a mission of charity.Read More FLEDGLING TO THRIVING 1900-1909 The fledgling Order grows dramatically at the beginning of the 20th century to serve communities beyond the United States.Read More…