Membership Information

If you have any questions or are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, contact Membership Chairman Bill Dutton at knightsmembership@gmail.com or 858-212-9898.

About The Knights of Columbus

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.

The Knights  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 1.7 million members throughout
the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the
Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin
Islands, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.

How To Join

If you are a practical Catholic man, age 18 or older, we welcome you to join the leading organization of Catholic laymen.                      

 
   
   
   
   

          

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Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. Come see just what we are all about and take the first steps to enhance your personal life by viewing the segment,
"Why Join?"

It is likely that there is a local council near you. Applicants must apply to their local council located at a parish, college campus or in the community. Here are a number of ways to find a council.

• Find a Council

• Contact your local parish office. Often your parish will have its own local council. If not, your parish priest or parish office should be aware of the nearest council in the area.

• Contact your campus minister on your college or university campus.

• Look in the Yellow Pages. Local Knights of Columbus councils are normally listed under the "Clubs and Organizations" section in the phone book listings.

• Ask a friend in the Knights for help.

• Call the Supreme Council at (203) 752-4044.

If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, please contact Membership Chairman Bill Dutton at knightsmembership@gmail.com or at (858) 212-9898.

Membership Videos

Experience of a Lifetime
Available in English, French and Spanish – Examines the Knights of Columbus through a series of interviews with Knights of a variety of ages and backgrounds. (11 Minutes)

In Service to One. In Service to All.
For an inspiring look at what it means to be part of the Knights of Columbus, see the video used in a national advertising campaign. (30 Seconds)

Christopher Columbus: Faithful Christ Bearer
The story of Columbus’ quest to mount an expedition to the Indies and the subsequent journey itself, is a fascinating chronicle of Columbus as both an explorer and a man of faith. (16 Minutes)

Heroes Fund
The story of the Order’s response to assisting the families of the police, firefighter and rescue personnel killed during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. (14 Minutes)                                                      

Mother Teresa Accepts the First Gaudium et Spes Award
This video includes a complete and uncut version of Mother Teresa's remarks after receiving the Order's Gaudium et Spes Award during the historic three-day Supreme Council meeting held on August 4-6, 1992, in New York City (9 Minutes)

Peace of Mind
Provides an overview of the Order’s insurance program in easy-to-understand language. This production is ideal for “Insurance Night” presentations. (14 Minutes)

The Life and Legacy of Father Michael J. McGivney
The Life and Legacy of Father McGivney chronicles the life of this holy and hard-working priest through his boyhood and priesthood to his death in 1890 at age 38. (14 Minutes)