These Men They Call Knights

The Knights of Columbus was chartered on March 29, 1882 by founder, Father Michael J. McGivney at St. Mary’s parish in New Haven, Connecticut.

As Fr. McGivney explained to a small group of men at a meeting in the basement of St. Mary’s Church in October 1881, his purpose in calling them together was manifold: to help Catholic men remain steadfast in their faith through mutual encouragement; to promote closer ties of fraternity among them; and to set up an elementary system of insurance so that the widows and children of members in the group who might die would not find themselves in dire financial straits.

From such promising beginnings Father McGivney’s original group has blossomed into an international society of more than 1.5 million Catholic men plus their families, in more than 10,000 councils who have dedicated themselves to the ideals of Columbianism: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

The Knights’ creativity is manifested in numerous programs and projects directed to the benefit of their fellowman. Their strength assures that these programs are operated effectively and brought to positive conclusions.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practical Catholic men, who are at least 18 years of age. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the Precepts of the Church. We have a proud heritage. Won’t you join us and share in that heritage?

If you are in the Fountain Hills, AZ area and are interested in joining our Order, contact us at:

Knights Of Columbus
Council# 9188
PO Box 17076
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Contact: Bart Holman, 480–816–6131

For more information about the Knights, go to the Knights of Columbus Official website.