T he St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus Council continues the merciful mission of the Lord Jesus Christ to gather all souls unto Himself.
This mission is carried on through the respect for all stages of human life, the promotion of holy families, the formation of vocations, the protection of religious persons and sacred spaces, frequent reconciliation, devotion to the Holy Mother, and adoration of Christ truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the altar. Through acts of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, with full loyalty to the Holy Father and Magisterium, the men of this council shall bear the light of the Son so that all may enter into the one true body of Christ. All this in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit + one God – Amen.

Who are the Knights of Columbus?

You may only know the Knights of Columbus as “those old guys who occasionally cook a parish breakfast and keep pestering me about buying insurance.” If this sounds like you, then you have missed the boat!

The Knights of Columbus were dubbed “the strong right arm of the Church” by Pope John Paul II for much more than their charitable fund raising activities and fraternal benefits program.

The Knights of Columbus are not a “club” or “lodge,” but a fraternal organization sworn to uphold the Catholic Faith and safeguard families. It is by these two basic principles that the Knights carry on their mission around the world.

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The Vision

In 1882 Fr. Michael J. McGivney (age 29), in a church basement, organized a group of Catholic men to band together in a time of strong anti-Catholicism and prejudice in order to: 

• Aid one another in times of family hardship
• Strengthen themselves and each other in the Faith
• Strengthen families and family life
• Be a pillar of support for their priests and bishops
• Be of service to the Church and community by aiding those most in need

Our Weapon
Although you probably have seen us in uniform armed with a sword, the rosary is the weapon of choice for the Knights of Columbus.
As Knights, we are asked to pray the rosary as often as possible, engaging in spiritual combat and submitting petitions. This powerful prayer has become the defense of the Church and the power that drives our actions to bring hearts and souls to our Lord and God, Jesus Christ.