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Our History
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's
fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members
and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled
and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is
promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable,
religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
The history of the Order shows how the
foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being
investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's
foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families
obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity
and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide
to service in communities.
The Knights of Columbus has grown from
several members in one council to more than 13,000 councils and 1.6 million
members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, the
Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands,
Guatemala, Guam and Saipan. |
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