 
Did You Know?The Knights ...1. Created the $20 million "Knights of Columbus Vicarius Christi" fund -- the earnings on which are conveyed annually to the Holy Father for his charities. Since its inception this fund has generated more than $24 million for the Pope's good works, and the corpus remains intact. 2. Committed $8.8 million to the U.S. Bishops' Pro-Life educational campaign since 1990, and budgeted an additional $1 million for the production of pro-life materials, to overturn the proabortion mentality and defend the right to life. 3. Bring the Pope to the world at least three times a year by providing the uplink cost for the televising of papal ceremonies, especially at Christmas and during Holy Week -- and the downlink in poor mission countries. 4. Presented a new mobile television production unit to the Vatican Television Center for the taping, recording and transmission of Vatican ceremonies at a cost of $600,000. 5. Established the $2 million Count Enrico Galeazzi Fund for the Pontifical North American College for the benefit of the College and for U.S. Bishop -- and priest -- students there; the Bishop Charles P Greco Fund for the American College in Louvain, Belgium, and the Father McGivney Fund for the Pontifical Canadian College, the Father McGivney Fund for the Collegio Pontificio Filipino, the Our Lady of Guadalupe Fund for the Pontifical Mexican College, and the Father McGivney Fund for Advanced Studies for Priests in Puerto Rico. 6. Underwrote completely the renovation of the entire facade of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, the most famous church in the world, the statues of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Square, and the historic Rooms of the Architects in the Basilica proper. 7. Raised $1 million for the Bishop de Laval Fund, earnings on which annually support the work of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. 8. Contributed, since 1981, over $15 million to thousands of seminarians and postulants through the Refund Support Vocations Program, generating $5.2 million in rebates from the Supreme Council to participating councils, assemblies and circles. Also established the $8.25 million Knights of Columbus Vocations Scholarship Fund, with earnings funding the RSVP rebates and annual $2,500 scholarships based on need to seminarians in theology. 9. Erected the Knight's Tower and carillon of bells at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, completely renovated it recently, and raised a $500,000 memorial fund in honor of Past Supreme Knight Luke E. Hart to promote Marian devotion at the Shrine and to preserve the Shrine in perpetuity. 10. Provide the entire budget of the National Family Planning offices of the U.S. and Canadian Bishops, and assist the NFP office of the Mexican Bishops. 11. Created the Father Michael J. McGivney Memorial Fund for New Initiatives in Catholic Education in the amount of $1 million, annual interest on which funds projects designed to improve religious education in the U.S. and Canada. 12. In 1996, raised and distributed $106 million and contributed nearly 49 million volunteer hours in service to Church, community, youth, and fellowman through the "Surge . . . with Service" outreach program. 13. Sponsor the Pope John XXIII Center's seminars for the Bishops of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and the Philippines on vital life-death issues. 14. Underwrite, through an annual assessment of 800 per member, the Order's Catholic Advertising Program, which provides free information on the Catholic faith to interested inquirers -- more than 8 million responses and more than 750,000 enrollees in correspondence courses through the years. 15. Have distributed millions of special Knights of Columbus rosaries at the rate of 10,000 per month, especially to new members, and now to former members who are readmitted. 16. Support a multimillion dollar Student Loan Program for members and their children pursuing higher education, with all seminarians eligible. 17. Provide support for such varied apostolates as the Eternal Word Television Network; the National Clergy Conference on Alcoholism; Morality in Media; the National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities; the National Apostolate with Mentally Retarded Persons. 18. Make available to dioceses and religious institutions a mortgage loan program at favorable interest rates. Over the years $245 million were provided to 271 entities, mostly local parishes. 19. Renovated St. Mary's Church in New Haven, the birthplace of the Order, and entombed the remains of the founder, Rev. Michael J. McGivney, therein on March 29, 1982. Completed the 110-year-old construction plan of the church by erecting a 179-foot steeple, including a carillon of three bronze bells, atop St. Mary's. 20. Support the spiritual welfare of armed services personnel and their families around the globe through a $900,000 fund for the Archdiocese for Military Services. 21. Sponsor daily Mass for deceased Brother Knights at St. Mary's Church in New Haven and enable widows of Knights to receive COLUMBIA magazine each month. 22. Paid $82.1 million in death benefits to the families of deceased Brother Knights during 1997 and $202 million in dividends to insurance members. 23. Established a North American campus of the Lateran University's Pope John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C. THE K OF C MEANS SERVICE
Third Degree Emblem Symbolism
4th Degree Emblem Symbolism
The triad emblem of the Fourth Degree features the Dove, the
Cross, and the Globe.
The Dove - classic symbol of the Holy Spirit and Peace - is shown hovering over the orb of the earth (Globe). Both are mounted on a variation of the Crusader's Cross - that which was found on the tunics and capes of the Crusading Knights who battled to regain the Holy Land from the pagans.
Fourth Degree: Patriotism
The Patriotic DegreeAnother degree open to members in the Knights of Columbus is the Fourth Degree. The first exemplification of that degree was held in New York City, on February 22, 1900. The ritual added patriotism to the three principles of the Order: charity, unity and fraternity. 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"). Fourth Degree members must retain their membership as Third Degree members in their locals council to remain in good standing.
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. Pictured above and below is the Fourth Degree Emblem. Bearers of this emblem are committed to conduct themselves honorably as Christian gentlemen in their private and public lives, as well as acting patriotically for the good of their nations. Likewise, the Fourth Degree sword represents the bearer's reverence for the Eucharist and the Pope, bishops and hierarchy of the Church, and displays publicly his willingness to protect his Church and priests. What the 4th Degree Emblem symbolizes:
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| Years of Continuous Membership | Member Benefit | Spouse Benefit |
| Less than two years | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Two years, but less than three | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Three years, but less than four | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Four years or more | 2,500 | 2,500 |
The benefit amount will be reduced by $500 on the member's 65th birthday and each subsequent birthday, until the benefit amount is stabilized at $1,000. The $1,000 coverage will continue thereafter, provided the member and the member's council are in good standing and both so reflected on the records of the Supreme Council.
The spouse benefit at all times corresponds to the member's benefit. At no time will the spouse benefit exceed the member's benefit. Should the member predecease his wife, she shall continue to be covered thereafter at a fixed benefit of $1,000. Should the spouse and the member die within 90 days from the same accident, however, the scheduled benefit will be paid.
The accidental death benefit will be paid to the next of kin in accordance with Section 71.2 of the Order's laws. The claim for this accidental death benefit must be received at the Supreme Office of the Knights of Columbus within three years of the date of death.
This accidental death benefit will not be paid if death results from: suicide; self-inflicted injury while sane or insane; sickness or disease (except bacterial infection resulting from accidental cut or wound); war or act of war (declared or undeclared); flying, except as a fare-paying passenger on a regularly scheduled airline; or injury from driving or riding in a speed or organized contest.
The Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit shall be effective September 1, 1994, and may be amended or discontinued at any time by action of the Order's Board of Directors.
A practical Catholic, male, who has attained his eighteenth birthday, is eligible to join the Knights of Columbus. You may send an electronic inquiry to the Kansas Knights about joining by clicking on the following link: inquiry.
Yes, each prospective member must pay a one time initiation fee, usually $10.00 for the first 3 degrees, and annual dues which vary between Councils.
You get the national magazine, the "Columbia", and can participate in the many functions sponsored by each Council. Your paid up traveling card entitles you to attend the meeting of any council in the Order and to use the facilities offered by any council. You may send an electronic inquiry to the Kansas Knights about our insurance program by clicking on the following link: inquiry.
You have an insurance system owned and operated by and for members which now has in excess of 44 billion dollars of insurance in force providing benefits for members and their families. The Order has 1,300 professionally trained insurance agents available to explain the fraternal benefit program. With 10 billion dollars of assets the Knights of Columbus insurance program is one of the highest rated in the United States.
Children of servicemen whose fathers died or were permanently and totally disabled while in the service of their country are guaranteed a college education.
Children of law enforcement officers or full time firemen who are killed or permanently and totally disabled by criminal violence while in the lawful performance of their duties are also guaranteed a college education.
Depending on age and years of membership, every member and his spouse have from $1,000 to $2,500 of accidental death insurance free of charge.
No deserving member, or dependent of a member, need be deprived of a college education because of lack of funds. The Order will make low interest loans up to $2500 per year under a program guaranteed by the HEW department of the United States Government.
Deceased brother Knights are remembered in a daily Mass said at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut.
The Kansas Knights of Columbus, through its official website,
makes available a monthly newsletter called "The Explorer". This
publication is sent by mail to all State Personnel, but all Kansas
Knights may view and read it on this website.
Click here to see the current
and last year's issues. They are in Adobe PDF format. If you need
the Adobe Reader to view these publications, a link is available on
The Explorer webpage.
Also, if you wish to periodically receive information or notices from the Kansas Knights of Columbus, you may send us your email using our email notification form.
Any former Knight, who is a practical Catholic, would be very welcome if he returned to the Order. The following charges apply: for 3 months or less he must pay the dues in arrears; for more than three months the member must pay $7.50. You may send an electronic inquiry to the Kansas Knights about reinstatement of your membership by clicking on the following link: inquiry.
Upon the completion and acceptance of a transfer application, your membership can be transferred to another council at your new location. You may send an electronic inquiry to the Kansas Knights about transferring your membership by clicking on the following link: inquiry.
You have just read a thumbnail sketch of this great Catholic, Family, Fraternal, Patriotic Organization, the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. If you are a Knight "Share" your membership with those that are not. Ask them to join our ranks. If you are not a Knight join our ranks and "Share" with us the Joy and Pride of being the strong right Arm of the Church.
The Kansas State Knights of Columbus assembled in convention the second day of May 2004 in Olathe, KS, passed the attached resolution in support of the "Defense of Marriage" amendment scheduled to be voted on May 3 in the Kansas State Legislature. This amendment in part simply states, "Marriage shall be constituted by one man and one woman only and the rights, benefits, privileges and incidents of marriage shall inure only to the parties of such a marriage. "
This resolution was passed unanimously by the 500 delegates attending the convention. These delegates represent 156 councils scattered throughout the state of Kansas.
RESOLVED, that the Kansas State Council of the Knights of Columbus, assembled in Convention this 2nd day of May 2004, representing more than 80,000 persons of voting age and in keeping with its longstanding commitment to encourage wholesome family life in Kansas, fully endorses and supports the adoption of the Defense of Marriage Amendment by the Kansas State Legislature; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we individually and collectively request each Senator and member of the House of Representatives to vote in favor of this Amendment that, in part, states: "Marriage shall be constituted by one man and one woman only and the rights, benefits, privileges and incidents of marriage shall inure only to the parties of such a marriage." The Knights of Columbus is an international organization of Catholic men with 1.7 million members. It is a fraternal, family-oriented, service organization.
A little over 150 years ago Jesuit priests accompanied several thousand Potawattomie Indians from the Great Lakes area to Linn County Kansas. This westward expulsion of the Indians was a continuation of the US Government policy to vacate land for the use of white settlers. Many of this tribe were baptized Catholics and thus they established a Christian community with a church at this settlement, St. Marys of Sugar Creek.
Several years later, nuns from St. Charles, Missouri came to educate the
Indian children. Among them was Rose Philippine Duchesne, who in 1988 was
canonized a saint by Pope John Paul II.
St. Philippine was a French nun of the Sacred Heart congregation. She was already in her early 70's and in poor health when she came to Kansas, but her love of God and the American Indian instilled in her the desire to serve. The Indians knew her as Quah-Kah-Ka-Num-Ad, the Woman who prays always.
To memorialize the lives and work of these early Kansas settlers the original site of this community has been preserved as a park and shrine as a spiritual, educational and recreational facility for the public.
A fort-style gate to visualize the frontier days of the mid 1800's enhances the entrance to the area. Following that is a memorial recording the "Trail of Death", the many weeks of misery and death, which brought the Indians to Kansas. At the site of the original church a massive altar and cross have been erected. Nearby in an open field there is a seven cross memorial listing the names of over 600 baptized Indian Catholics buried there during the few years they were allowed to live at the site. Adjoining the altar and cross are the foundation remnants of the original buildings, which housed the priests and nuns. With each there is a detailed historical marker. Abutting this is the beginning of several nature trails that one can explore to get a better understanding as to why the Indians chose this area as their new home. A shelter house, rest rooms, and meeting hall are available for the public's use.
There are four additional sites in the area of significant interest. The Linn County Historical Museum in Pleasanton has a large collection of artifacts and displays from the earliest days of Kansas settlers plus a full record of the Civil War battle, which took place in the area. South of Pleasanton is the location of the Civil War battle at Mine Creek. This area has been designated for a major upgrade. At Mound City you have the second oldest County Court House in Kansas, and the Catholic Church, which features some beautiful stained glass windows depicting the life of St. Philippine Duchesne. Finally, at Trading Post, there is a museum with many interesting memorabilia of early Kansas.
O God, who lovest souls and hast in all ages chosen apostolic hearts and endowed them with Thy knowledge and Thy love, hear the prayers which we offer through the intercession of Thy servant Blessed Saint Philippine Duchesne. Kindle in us the zeal with which her life was consumed, and grant that after following her example in charity, self-denial and prayer on earth, we may be admitted one day to the same glory in our heavenly country. Through Christ Our Lord...
Amen.
The following is reprinted from the 2004-2005 Program and Membership Guide, published by the Kansas State Council, Knights of Columbus.
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The Order has been called "the strong right arm of the Church," and has been praised by popes, presidents and other world leaders, for support of the Church, programs of evangelization and Catholic education, civic involvement and aid to those in need. As recently as 1992, Mother Teresa of Calcutta praised the Knights in a speech on the occasion of her reception of the first Knights of Columbus Gaudium et Spes Award. Thanks to the inspired work of Father McGivney - as well as that of millions of other Knights over the past century - the Knights of Columbus now stands at its pinnacle of membership, benefits and service. Currently, there are over 1.6 million Knights of Columbus - more than ever before in our Order's history. Together with their families, the Knights are nearly 6 million strong. In addition, from the first local council in New Haven, the Order has grown to more than 12,000 councils in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Panama, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan. Each year, the Order continues this strong growth. VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND INSURANCEAs the Order has grown, its benevolence has multiplied. The Order continues to break all previous records for charitable contributions and volunteer service. In the past decade, the Knights donated nearly $1 billion to numerous charitable causes and nearly 400 million hours of volunteer service. In 1998 alone, the Knights donated an all-time high of more than $110 million and 55 million volunteer hours to charitable causes. Father McGivney's founding vision for the Order also included establishing a life insurance program to provide for the widows and orphans of deceased members. The Order's insurance program has expanded substantially to serve more effectively the Knights' growing membership. Year after year, the Knights of Columbus has earned the highest possible quality ratings for financial soundness from A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's. The Order provides the highest quality insurance and annuity products to its members, along with many other fraternal benefits. CHARITY, UNITY, FRATERNITY, AND PATRIOTISMKnights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. It was on these bedrock principles that the Order was founded over a century ago and remains true to them today. If you want to join this great organization of Catholic men, it is likely that there is a local council near you. There you will find brother Knights working to fulfill the central mission of the Order: striving in charitable works; serving the Church and unified in following its teachings; supporting brother Knights in their temporal and spiritual needs; acting for the good of their country; and giving aid to widows, orphans, the sick and the poor. This is Father McGivney's dream, echoing across the century, and living today in the hearts of his brothers and all of those they touch. Vivat Jesus! |
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The first purpose listed in the Order's 1882 charter is " rendering pecuniary aid to its members, their families, and beneficiaries of members and their families." The establishment of a financially sound insurance program for members of the Order was a primary goal. Today, lack of adequate financial resources is still a great threat to family life. Now, more than ever, the Knights of Columbus continues to address the temporal needs of Catholic families, especially through one of the most highly-rated insurance programs in the world. The Knights of Columbus has hundreds of insurance agents, serving the needs of families in local councils. Knight's of Columbus Insurance:
The success of the Order's insurance program is not only the result of sound and prudent business judgment, but is a direct reflection of the fraternal purposes of the Knights of Columbus. The Order's conservative approach to its insurance operations ensures the security of its members and their dependents. This conservative approach is reflected not only in the Order's business and investment strategy, but also in its traditional life insurance and annuity products and the manner in which they are marketed. The continued growth of the Order has enabled it to expand not only its insurance program but its benefits to members, charitable contributions, volunteer work and service to the Church and society. In its insurance program, as in all that it does, the Knights of Columbus remains committed to excellence and to the highest standards of ethics and quality. The record bears out this commitment. Other details about the Order's insurance operations are found in the Supreme Knight's 1998 Annual Report. What Other Say About Knight's Insurance:
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With international headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut, membership in the Knights stands at approximately 1.6 million members in 12,000 local units in 70 jurisdictions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Panama, Cuba, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by a 29-year-old parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, in the basement of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Today, more than a century later, the Knights of Columbus has become the largest lay organization in the Catholic Church. The Order has been called "the strong right arm of the Church," and has been praised by popes, presidents and other world leaders, for support of the Church, programs of evangelization and Catholic education, civic involvement and aid to those in need. As recently as 1992, Mother Teresa of Calcutta praised the Knights in a speech on the occasion of her reception of the first Knights of Columbus Gaudium et Spes Award. Thanks to the inspired work of Father McGivney - as well as that of millions of other Knights over the past century - the Knights of Columbus now stands at its pinnacle of membership, benefits and service. Currently, there are over 1.6 million Knights of Columbus - more than ever before in our Order's history. Together with their families, the Knights are nearly 6 million strong. In addition, from the first local council in New Haven, the Order has grown to more than 12,000 councils in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Panama, the Virgin Islands, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan. Each year, the Order continues this strong growth. VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND INSURANCECharitable contributions and hours of volunteer service by Knights of Columbus increased in 2000 over 1999 figures, according to results tabulated in the annual Survey of Fraternal Activity. Knights at all levels of the organization reported raising and donating to charity more than $116 million and volunteering more than 56.7 million hours of service. The 1999 figures were $108.9 million raised and donated and 55.3 million volunteer hours. The figures are based on reports of fraternal activity received from approximately 70 percent of local councils, Fourth Degree assemblies and Columbian Squires circles and state councils. Of the $116,187,996 raised and donated, $98 million was raised locally and donated directly to charities chosen by the K of C units raising the funds. The remaining $17.9 million was given by the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council and its designated charities from the Supreme Council office in New Haven, Conn. In announcing the survey results, Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson said the value of grassroots civic involvement cannot be underestimated. "The grand total of $116 million represents thousands of charitable gifts made by brother Knights to Catholic parishes and schools, to soup kitchens, to crisis pregnancy programs, to hospitals, to disaster relief projects, in fact to a wide array of deserving charities. The 56 million hours is just that &151; time spent by our members getting involved in the life of the community, in the neighborhoods where they live, in the parishes where they worship." Twenty years ago, the Knights reported raising just over $31 million for charitable causes and volunteering 9.2 million hours of service. Most of the charitable gifts were made in the following categories and amounts:
The Knights of Columbus provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, the community, families and young people. It also offers insurance and annuities to its members and their families. The sale of insurance has been a part of the Order's program since its founding in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, who is being considered for sainthood by the Catholic Church. The total amount of insurance in force as of May 1 exceeds $41 billion. Knights of Columbus insurance is rated AAA (Superior) by Standard & Poor's and A++ by the A.M. Best Co. CHARITY, UNITY, FRATERNITY, AND PATRIOTISMKnights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. It was on these bedrock principles that the Order was founded over a century ago and remains true to them today. |
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| Sen. Pat Roberts | 302 Hart
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444 S.E. Quincy, Rm 392 Topeka, KS 66683 |
785-295-2745 | 785-235-3665 |
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202-224-6521 | 202-228-1265 |
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785-233-2503 | 785-233-2616 |
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1st District |
1217 Longworth Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 |
202-225-2715 | 202-225-5124 |
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785-628-6401 | 785-628-3791 |
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330 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 |
202-225-6601 | 202-225-7986 |
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785-232-4500 | 785-232-4512 |
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506 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 |
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428 Canon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 |
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Membership in the Guild is open to anyone who wishes to share in this mission of making known the life and work of Father McGivney and of encouraging devotion to his memory All one need do is go to to Supreme Web site and fill out the application and submit it. There is no charge to enroll, but donations are accepted. Past State Deputy John Kasper of Wilson, Kansas is the State Chairman of the Father McGivney Guild. He can be contacted through his email address if you have any questions about the Guild. The Guild is anxious to receive reports of favors received through Father McGivney's intercession. It is not only miracles that are required to move the cause forward, but witnesses to the power of the servant of God's prayers before the throne of God. As a member of the Guild you will receive a newsletter and periodic updates on the progress of the cause for canonization. Welcome to the Guild. We ask your prayerful support that God's will be done and that the Spirit guide us at each step along the way. PRAYER FOR THE CANONIZATION OF FATHER MICHAEL J. McGIVNEYGod, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Pray: Our Father -- Hail Mary -- Glory be to the Father PLEASE REPORT ALL FAVORS RECEIVED TO:THE FATHER McGIVNEY GUILD
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| Starts on Saturday, May 3 | Concludes on Monday, May 5 |
If your Council (or several councils in your city or area) wish to host the 2009 State Convention, contact The State Deputy or the State Secretary for the needed information and procedure you will need to follow in order to place a nomination for your city at the next convention.
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Mounted on the shield are three objects: a fasces standing
vertically, and, crossed behind it, an anchor and a dagger or short
sword. The fasces from Roman days is symbolic of authority which must
exist in any tightly-bonded and efficiently operating organization.
The anchor is the mariner's symbol for Columbus, patron of the Order,
while the short sword or dagger was the weapon of the Knight when
engaged upon an errand of mercy. Thus, the shield expresses Catholic
Knighthood in organized merciful action, and with the letters, K. of
C., it proclaims this specific form of activity.
The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by a 29-year-old
parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, in the basement of St.
Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Today, more than a
century later, the Knights of Columbus has become the largest lay
organization in the Catholic Church.
Father McGivney understood that the first duty of a Catholic
husband and father is to his family - to care for their needs
while alive and, to the best of his ability, to provide for their
care in the event of his death. He also knew well the tragic needs
of Catholic families of the deceased men in his community. Central
to Father McGivney's founding vision for the Knights of Columbus
was providing for the financial security of Catholic families,
particularly the widows and orphans of deceased members.
Some ask what the Knights of Columbus do. The following
summarizes some of their many achievements for the benefit of
the Church internationally and for all humanity.
The Order of the Knights of Columbus has established
