Since our founding in 1882, charity has been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. We are men of faith and men of action.
Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
Fr. Ernie Deslippe Council 1467
Grand Knight: Harald Schraeder
Columbus Club (519-631-2166)
St. Thomas Council 1467 provides service, volunteer hours, and financial support through donations to numerous causes in St. Thomas as described in our brochure.
Rev John McMaster Council 6495
Grand Knight: Will Huys
Our Lady of Sorrows Council 4189
Grand Knight: Andy Lamers
Our Lady of Sorrows Council 4189 owns and maintains Columbus Park and makes it available to the East Elgin Soccer League and the various high school teams. The council supports the Corner Cupboard, Fresh Start Maternity Support, St. Peter’s Seminary and its seminarians, Right to Life, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and many more organizations through proceeds from the monthly brunches and our volunteer work at Jackpot City.
Bishop Cody Assembly 0879
Faithful Navigator: Simon Vink
Is a Patriotic Assembly supporting Council 1467 (St. Thomas) and Council 4189 (Aylmer)