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History
History
Following the example of our founder, Blessed Michael McGivney, we are a brotherhood committed to boldly living our faith and serving our families, parishes and communities.
Late-19th century Connecticut was marked by anti-Catholic prejudice and dangerous factory conditions that left many families fatherless. Recognizing a need, 29-year-old Father Michael McGivney gathered a group of men at his parish on Oct. 2, 1881.
His vision: a lay-led group to unite Catholic men and help families of deceased members.
To demonstrate their patriotism as well as their faith, the first Knights took Christopher Columbus — regarded as an American hero, despite his Catholicism — as their namesake. Their founding principles were charity and unity (fraternity and patriotism would be added later).
The Knights of Columbus assumed corporate status on March 29, 1882, an anniversary our Order recognizes as Founder’s Day.
Our Fraternal Greeting is Vivat Jesus!
Our perpetual watchword is "Tempus Fugit, Memento Mori".
Find out more here:
https://www.kofc.org/who-we-are/our-history/
Our Mission
Our Mission
The Knights of Columbus empowers Catholic men to live their faith and serve their family, parish, community and country.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Founded by Blessed Michael McGivney in 1882, the Knights of Columbus is the premier lay Catholic men’s organization. Guided by the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, we build lifelong relationships with our members and families. We are multigenerational and international. We offer formation, mutual aid and financial security to members through our charity, products and outreach. We aspire to invite every Catholic man to join the Knights of Columbus and to extend our charitable reach as widely as possible.
https://www.kofc.org/who-we-are/our-story/
To join the Knights of Columbus:
www.kofc.org/join
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