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- Father Michael McGivney
  
  “In imitation of Christ the Good Shepherd, Father McGivney lifted the burden from the young man and shouldered it himself.”
  Father W.J. Slocum - 1905 remembrance of Father McGivney
- Lee Berhorst, Grand Knight,
  with his wife and daughters
- Our Ministry
  
  A network of Catholic men, who by working together, support the church and community. Charity is the first principle, we volunteer our time to get things done. We orchestrate and participate in fundraising events in support of local charities.
- Join the Knights of Columbus
- Our History and Heritage
  
  Founded on the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled, and needy members and their families.
  
  Today, Father McGivney is being considered for sainthood.
- Responding to Need
  Since our Founding
  
  Service and charity are at the heart of the Knights. Founded to meet the needs of immigrants, refugees, and families suffering from the death of a breadwinner, the Knights began as a small service organization and has grown into a worldwide financial and charitable organization.
- McGivney, F. M., Edward Downesearly member of the Knights of Columbus who went on to become a priest himself, in 1882 Father McGivney ministered to a young man, & Father W.J. Slocum1905 remembrance of Father McGivney. (n.d.). Fr. Michael McGivney. DiocesanPriest.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021, from https://diocesanpriest.com/fr-michael-mcgivney/.
  
  Knights of columbus: Catholic Fraternal Organization. kofc.org. (n.d.). Retrieved November 24, 2021, from https://www.kofc.org/en//index.html.