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About Us / Join Us
About Us / Join Us
Who are the Knights
Who are the Knights
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with over 2.1 million members around the world. It provides men and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.
Our Core Principles
Our Core Principles
All the good works we do are influenced by our four core principles:
Charity
Charity
Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.
Unity
Unity
None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.
Fraternity
Fraternity
The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.
Patriotism
Patriotism
Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.
How to join
How to join
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available at the Knights of Columbus Hall, or call us at (419) 692-7731 or email: info@DelphosKofC.org
Online Membership
Online Membership
This initiative is an important step for our Order, and presents a tremendous opportunity for membership growth and engagement. The initiative allows for:
A Faster Way to Join – One of the most common objections to joining the Knights of Columbus is “I don’t have time.” Through Online Membership, a join process that can take as many as two months now takes five minutes.
A Digital Experience – This initiative provides a new membership experience that is tailored to younger men and busier men who may not yet be ready for council-based membership. This low-pressure, low-commitment and digital experience meets men where they are, helps to form them as Catholic men, and enables us to bring more men into the fold.
An Amplified Message – The Online Membership initiative is backed by a substantial marketing campaign that will find and work to convert prospective members.
Membership Benefits
Membership Benefits
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of the Columbia magazine, the world’s largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, and many more family and personal benefits. LEARN MORE
Monthly Meetings
Monthly Meetings
The regular monthly meetings of the K of C are held on the 2nd Monday of each month. The business meeting begins at 8pm and usually concludes around 9pm.
4th Degree
4th Degree
Now you can become a Fourth Degree Knight at anytime, even the same day you sign up to become a Knight. 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”). 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.
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Officers
Officers
Terry Van Grootheest
Terry Van Grootheest
Grand Knight
Fr. Jeff Walker
Fr. Jeff Walker
Council Chaplain
Michael J. Grubenhoff
Michael J. Grubenhoff
Deputy Grand Knight
Jerry Neumeier
Jerry Neumeier
Chancellor
Tom Grothouse
Tom Grothouse
Treasurer
Pat Kundert
Pat Kundert
Financial Secretary
Lou Hohman
Lou Hohman
Advocate
Carl J. Weber
Carl J. Weber
Recorder
Joseph Grubenhoff
Joseph Grubenhoff
Warden
Jim Fortner
Jim Fortner
Lecturer
Charles Rohrbacher
Charles Rohrbacher
Inside Guard
Richard Clark
Richard Clark
Outside Guard
Trustees
Trustees
Michael Grubenhoff, Jr.
Michael Grubenhoff, Jr.
Trustee
Martin Sopher
Martin Sopher
Trustee
Ken Kreeger
Ken Kreeger
Trustee
Program Chairmen
Program: Michael J. Grubenhoff
Faith: Eugene Honigford
Vocations: John Sheeran
Community: Tom Jettinghoff
Life: Lou Hohman
Health Services: Aaron Etzkorn
Public Relations: Terry Van Grootheest
Family: Tom Grothouse
Membership: OPEN
Recruitment Committee 1: Thomas L. Grothouse
Recruitment Committee 2: Scott J. Hamilton
Recruitment Committee 3: Keith E. Fischbach
Retention Chairman: OPEN
Insurance Promotion: Michael Ley
Lecturer: Jim Fortner
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Website: Michael Kahny
1362 Corporate Members/Officers
President: Jim Fortner
Vice President: Nate Ankerman
Recorder: Dick Clark
Treasurer: Tom Jettinghoff
Members:
Don Kaverman
Jerry Neumeier
Terry Van Grootheest
Mike Grubenhoff
Bernie Fiedler
Mike Grubenhoff, Jr.
Jim Mesker
Steve Warneke
Mark Utrup
National and State Officers
Supreme Knight: Patrick E. Kelly
Ohio State Deputy: Mark Siracuso
District Duputy: Andy McMahon
Catholic Ladies of Columbia (CLC)
The CLC meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Delphos Knights of Columbus Hall. Please come out and join in the camaraderie and service to others that make the CLC a vital part of the KofC and the community at large. <Click HERE for the CLC Website>
Links of Interest
Here is a small collection of links related to the Delphos Knights of Columbus. If you find issues or wish to submit additional links, please email them to info@DelphosKofC.org and please put "Website - Links of Interest" in the email subject.
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